Running
301 Races
The 18th Maratona BTT LAAC-LAACAR is a mountain bike marathon taking place on October 18, 2026, in Aguada de Cima, Águeda, Portugal. The event features four race distances: 75 km Maratona Elite, 50 km Maratona Master, 40 km Meia Maratona, and 25 km Mini Maratona.
Open to both licensed (federated) and non-licensed participants, the race is part of the Regional XCM Cup of Centro and the XCM Championship of Centro. The courses traverse the trails of Serra do Caramulo and Moinho do Pisco, offering long climbs, thrilling descents, single tracks, streams, and rivers, set in a natural and challenging mountain environment.
The event combines competitive racing with a festive atmosphere, including traditional gastronomy such as roasted piglet and sparkling wine. It welcomes hundreds of mountain bikers and offers trophies for various categories and special awards for the largest team.
The Grande Corrida A Previdência Portuguesa - 3rd edition is a running event taking place on October 18, 2026, at the Escola Superior Agrária de Coimbra. It features distances of 600m, 1200m, 2400m for youth categories, and a certified 10 km race for juniors, seniors, and veteran subcategories.
The race is open to all athletes, both individual and club representatives, with free registration for youth categories and paid registration for the 10 km race. The event is organized by A Previdência Portuguesa and CluVe, with collaboration from ADAC and ESAC, and the 10 km course is certified by World Athletics and the Portuguese Athletics Federation.
There are individual and team classifications with prizes for top finishers in each category and team awards for the top five clubs, creating a competitive and inclusive atmosphere for athletes of all ages and levels.
The Cada Quilómetro Conta is a trail running and walking event taking place on October 18, 2026, in Vila Verde da Raia, Chaves, Portugal. It offers four distances: a 35 km long trail, a 25 km short trail, a 10 km mini trail, and a 10 km walk.
The event is open to participants aged 18 and over for the longer trails, 16 and over for the mini trail with authorization, and all ages for the walk. It is a solidarity event supporting national institutions and highlights the natural and cultural heritage of Vila Verde da Raia.
The courses traverse rural paths, trails, forest areas, and emblematic local sites, providing a scenic and challenging experience. The walk is non-competitive, while the trail races have general classifications and awards.
The III Trail de Rio de Moinhos is a trail running event taking place on October 18, 2026, in Nossa Sra. Dos Prazeres, Rio de Moinhos, Sátão, Viseu. It offers three routes: a Trail of approximately 23 km, a Mini Trail of approximately 13 km, and a Walk of approximately 11 km.
The event is open to participants aged 16 and over for the Trail and Mini Trail distances, while the Walk has no age restrictions but minors must be accompanied by a legal guardian. The race features marked courses with solid and liquid aid stations and provides access to showers at the finish.
Participants receive a race kit including a bib, event t-shirt, insurance, and lunch token. The event includes individual classifications by gender and age categories, with prizes for top finishers and special awards for the most represented team and the oldest participant.
The VI Trail Monges de Cister takes place on October 18, 2026, in Alcobaça, Leiria District. Organized by the Alcobaça Volunteer Firefighters, the event aims to raise funds for the organization while promoting healthy lifestyles and outdoor sports.
The event includes three participation options: a competitive 15 km Trail, a 10 km Hiking Route and the Monges Kids races for younger participants. The courses take place around the city of Alcobaça and its surrounding natural areas, combining forest sections, uneven terrain and rural landscapes.
Participants gather at the Alcobaça Firefighters Headquarters before heading towards the Monastery of Alcobaça, where the official timing of the Trail and Hiking events begins.
The 3rd Trail do Bom Despacho is a trail running event scheduled for October 18, 2026, in São Pedro de Peneferrim, Sintra, Lisbon district. It features three race options: a Long Trail of 22+ km, a Short Trail of 14+ km, and an 8 km walk.
Open to all participants aged 18 and over, the event promotes tourism and environmental awareness in the region while encouraging sport in natural settings. The race starts and finishes near the Estabelecimento Prisional de Sintra, Quinta do Bom Despacho.
The event includes competitive categories for the two trail distances with age group prizes and a non-competitive walk. The race offers a challenging natural terrain with positive and negative elevation changes, emphasizing self-sufficiency and environmental respect.
The II Trail Hiper-Activo takes place on October 18, 2026, at Parque Urbano da Póvoa da Galega, in Milharado, Mafra, Lisbon District. Organized by Clube Hiper-Activo da Malveira, the event promotes trail running and outdoor sports while showcasing the natural and rural landscapes of the region.
The event offers three participation options: the K25+ Long Trail, the K15+ Short Trail and a 10 km Hiking Route. Starting and finishing at the Parque Urbano da Póvoa da Galega, participants will experience natural trails, rural roads and the landscapes surrounding the municipality of Mafra.
The event aims to combine sport, nature and community participation while promoting environmental awareness and outdoor activities.
The 6th Night Run Urban Trail will take place on October 24, 2026, at Expotorres in Torres Vedras. This urban trail running event offers two timed race options: a 20 km trail divided into three independent timed segments and a 13 km trail with two timed segments.
Participants can also choose a 13 km adventure walk on the same course without timing or an 8 km guided walk. The race is open to all, with participants free to choose the order and timing between segments, starting between 18:00 and 20:45, with a finish deadline at 21:30.
The course features a night-time urban and natural trail setting around Torres Vedras, including landmarks such as Forte de São Vicente and Castro do Zambujal. The event is part of the Festas de Torres Vedras and includes competitive and non-competitive options.
The 8th Travessia da Planície is a running and walking event taking place on October 24, 2026, between São Marcos da Ataboeira and Entradas. It offers an 11.24 km race and walking distances of 7 km or 11.24 km.
Participation is open to all individuals, federated or not, with various age categories for the race and a single category for walking. The course features a point-to-point format starting at Largo do Poço and finishing at Av. de Nossa Senhora da Esperança, with partial traffic and marked routes.
The event is organized by Câmara Municipal de Castro Verde with support from local associations and emergency services, providing a competitive and community atmosphere with awards and prizes for individual and team classifications.
The 39th edition of the 20 Kms de Almeirim - Rota da Sopa da Pedra will take place on October 25, 2026, in Almeirim, Portugal. This event features a competitive 20 km road race, a 10 km race, and a non-competitive 5 km mini/walk.
The races are open to all athletes of both sexes in good health, with no license required, and have participant limits of 600 for the 20 km and 500 for the 10 km. The event is held on an urban circuit with detailed routes through the city streets.
The race day starts at 10:00 AM, with water and other refreshments provided at various points along the courses. The event offers trophies and prizes for top finishers in various categories, including special awards for record holders and local athletes.