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The São Silvestre de Vila Real de Sto. António - Monte Gordo 2026 is a road running event taking place on December 5, 2026, in Vila Real de Santo António, Portugal. The event includes a 10 km race, a 5 km walk, and youth races, all held on homologated courses following World Athletics guidelines.
Registration is mandatory and open to all, with free entry for youth categories. The event supports local volunteer firefighters through a solidarity walk. It offers a festive atmosphere with multiple age categories and prizes for top finishers, including trophies and special awards.
The race routes feature urban coastal landscapes with accessible facilities such as changing rooms and portable toilets. The event also includes a prize ceremony and a kit for participants, making it a well-organized community sporting occasion.
The 1st Trail Trilhos da Lagoa de Obidos is a trail running event taking place on December 6, 2026, in Lagoa de Óbidos. It offers a competitive experience on natural trails with distances of approximately 22 km for the Trail Curto and 12 km for the Mini Trail, as well as a non-competitive 8 km walk promoting healthy habits.
The Trail Curto is a medium difficulty race requiring careful physical and mental preparation, while the Mini Trail is suitable for beginners with lower technical and elevation challenges. Both competitive races include individual and age group classifications with prizes for top finishers.
The event highlights the natural and agricultural landscapes of the Óbidos region, aiming to promote local territory and culture through its routes.
The 9th Edition of the Pinga Trail is a trail running event taking place on December 6, 2026, in Arruda dos Vinhos, Portugal. It offers three distances: Long Trail (23 km), Short Trail (16 km), and a non-competitive Walk (10 km).
The event is open to participants aged 16 and above, with minors requiring accompaniment or authorization. The Long Trail is recommended for experienced runners, while the Short Trail suits those with regular physical activity. The race features circular routes through military paths and forts in the Vale Encantado area, promising a challenging and scenic experience.
Prizes are awarded to the top three overall and age group finishers in both male and female categories, as well as to the best teams. The atmosphere encourages personal challenge and camaraderie, with a non-competitive walk option for social participation.
The São Silvestre de Almada is a running event taking place on December 12, 2026, in Almada, Portugal. It features a 10 km race starting at 18:00, followed by a 5 km race and a walking event, with a kids' race held earlier at 17:30.
The 10 km and 5 km races are circular courses starting and finishing at Praça São João Batista. The event welcomes participants aged 18 and over for the 10 km race, and juveniles aged 16 and 17 may participate in the 5 km race. There are also races for children aged 5 to 11 years with shorter distances.
The race is organized by Clube de Atletismo Amigos do Parque da Paz and Associação Desportiva O Mundo da Corrida, supported by the Câmara Municipal de Almada and local parish councils. It offers competitive categories by age and gender, including categories for athletes with disabilities, and features a festive atmosphere with multiple race options for all ages.
The 13th São Silvestre da Batalha is a running event taking place on December 12, 2026, in Batalha, Leiria. It features a 10 km race and a 5 km walk, open to athletes registered with any association, popular organizations, schools, or individuals.
Participants can register individually or as part of a team until December 6, 2026. The event includes various age categories from juniors to veterans, with separate classifications for men and women. There is also a youth race on the same day with multiple short-distance categories for children and teenagers.
The race offers a festive atmosphere with personalized race kits, medical support, and awards for top finishers in general and veteran categories. The event is organized by Atlético Clube Batalha in partnership with the local municipality and athletics association.
The 62nd São Silvestre de Ponta Delgada is a running event taking place on December 12, 2026, in Ponta Delgada, Azores. It features two running courses and one walking route, including a Mini-Run of 1.3 km for younger and adapted sport categories, a main race of 6.2 km for other age groups, and a 4 km walk.
The race is open to both federated and non-federated athletes across multiple age categories, from children to veterans, including adapted sport participants. It offers individual and team classifications with trophies and monetary prizes for various categories.
The event has a festive atmosphere with a broad participant profile, including children, adults, and adapted sport athletes, making it inclusive and community-oriented.
The 3º Trail Winter Challenge S.A. – Vila Galé is a trail running event scheduled for December 13, 2026, in Ericeira, starting and finishing at the Vila Galé Hotel. It features three distances: a long trail of approximately 20 km, a short trail of around 14 km, and a leisure walk of about 12 km. The event is open to all participants aged 18 and older, with competitive classifications for the trail distances and no classification for the walk.
This race is part of the Circuito Challenge S.A. 2026, offering a unique opportunity for participants to compete in a series of three trail challenges throughout the year. The course runs mostly through natural trails with stunning views of the coastline, combining interior paths with scenic sea vistas, offering a beautiful and challenging environment.
The atmosphere is community-oriented and environmentally conscious, promoting trail running with zero environmental impact and initiatives like plogging during the walk. The event also includes prizes for top finishers, the largest team, and oldest participants, along with a unique finisher medal in puzzle format tying the three races in the circuit together. The event caters to competitive runners and leisure walkers alike, encouraging participation from a broad range of ages and skill levels.
The 2nd edition of São Silvestre de Arrifana is a running event taking place on December 13, 2026, in Arrifana, Santa Maria da Feira. The race starts and finishes at Largo Manuel José Pereira at 18:00.
The event offers a 10 km race and a 5 km family walk. It is open to various age categories for both men and women, including senior and veteran divisions.
The race features a single aid station at the 5 km mark and a maximum duration of 2 hours. The event atmosphere is community-oriented with a family walk included.
The 12th Corrida São Silvestre da Golegã is a running event scheduled for December 18, 2026, in Golegã, Portugal. The race features a 10 km course starting and finishing at the Pórtico de Entrada da Vila da Golegã, with an additional 5 km walk event.
The race is open to all individuals in suitable physical condition, including minors under 18 who must present a signed responsibility waiver. The event offers competitive categories by age and gender, with prizes for top finishers and teams.
The race takes place on city streets with water stations and is supported by safety personnel, creating a festive and competitive atmosphere. Participants receive a race kit including a t-shirt and dorsal number, with showers and changing facilities available.
The 4th São Silvestre de Lourosa will take place on December 19, 2026, in Lourosa, Santa Maria da Feira. This road running event offers a 10-kilometer race and a walking option, encouraging physical activity among participants.
The event is open to the public and aims to promote health and community engagement through running and walking. It is organized by Lourosa em Movimento, JF Lourosa, and CM Santa Maria da Feira, fostering a festive and inclusive atmosphere.