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View eventBook on RaceFinderV Night Vicentino Trail by Oliveira Pneus
The V Trail Vicentino Noturno by Oliveira Pneus is a trail running event taking place on October 17, 2026, in the Azores, Portugal. It features three distances: a 32 km Trail, a 21 km Trail Sprint, and a 12 km non-competitive Walk.
The event is open to all athletes, both federated and non-federated, with appropriate physical preparation. The Trail and Trail Sprint are competitive races, while the Walk is recreational. The race courses traverse trails and paths across several parishes in the Ponta Delgada and Ribeira Grande municipalities.
The race starts are staggered in different locations, with finishes at the São Vicente Ferreira Sports Pavilion, creating a dynamic and community-focused atmosphere. The event includes age categories and team classifications, with awards for top finishers and a finisher prize for all participants.
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View eventIRONMAN 70.3 Cascais Portugal
IRONMAN 70.3 Cascais delivers a bucket-list half-distance on Portugal’s Atlantic coast: a sunrise swim in Cascais Bay, a rolling bike course featuring a unique loop inside the Estoril Formula 1 circuit, and an energetic coastal half-marathon lined with supporters. Mild weather, beaches, and Lisbon just 30 minutes away make this a perfect race-and-holiday combo. The event has earned Athletes’ Choice recognition and serves as a qualifier towards the IRONMAN 70.3 World Championship.
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View eventRESISTÊNCIA AMARANTE
The Resistência Amarante 2026 is a SwimRun endurance race taking place on October 17, 2026, in Amarante. Participants aim to complete the highest number of laps possible within their chosen time category, from sunrise to sunset.
The event offers multiple time categories: 2 hours, 4 hours, 6 hours, and 12 hours, with individual and team formats, including relay teams of 3 to 6 members. The approximately 4.7 km circuit combines running and swimming segments along the Rio Tâmega and iconic points of Amarante.
This race challenges both solo athletes and teams to test their endurance and strategy in a unique urban and natural setting, fostering a spirit of perseverance and teamwork.
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View eventIRONMAN Portugal-Cascais
The IM Cascais is a full-distance Ironman triathlon held in Cascais, Portugal, featuring the iconic 3.8 km swim, 180 km bike, and 42.2 km marathon run distances. This event offers a challenging and scenic course along the beautiful Portuguese coast.
Open to both licensed and non-licensed athletes, including relay teams, the race attracts a diverse field of triathlon enthusiasts. The course showcases unique coastal landscapes and rolling hills, making it both a physically demanding and visually stunning race.
The atmosphere is both competitive and celebratory, welcoming elite athletes and passionate amateurs alike. The event embodies the spirit of endurance sport with opportunities for individual and team participation.
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View event3rd Cross Duathlon of Salir
The Portuguese Triathlon Federation organises a number of duathlon events throughout the year, including national championships and club competitions. These events take place in various regions of Portugal, such as the Algarve, Lisbon and Madeira, offering a wide variety of distances and formats suitable for athletes of all levels.
Open to licensed athletes and age-group competitors, many races form part of national and international cup series, providing competitive opportunities from grassroots to elite level. Portugal’s unique landscapes and coastal settings enhance the race experience, creating an inspiring and festive atmosphere for participants and supporters alike.
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View eventChallenge “Só Para Bravos”
Só Para Bravos is a firefighter-inspired endurance challenge organized by the Entroncamento Volunteer Fire Brigade, designed to test the physical and mental resilience of participants through a demanding course completed in full wildfire protection equipment.
Held inside Parque Verde do Bonito, the event recreates operational conditions faced by emergency and civil protection forces, requiring all participants to complete an approximately 1.5 km mixed-terrain route while carrying full forest firefighting PPE, including Fire Shelter equipment.
Open to firefighters, forest sapper teams, armed forces and other civil protection entities, the challenge combines endurance, discipline and operational readiness in a unique competition environment focused on resilience and overcoming limits.
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View eventViseu Triathlon
The Federação de Triatlo de Portugal organizes various triathlon events throughout the year, including national championships and club competitions. These events take place across different regions of Portugal, such as Algarve, Lisboa, and Madeira, offering a wide range of distances and formats suited for all athlete levels.
Open to both licensed and age group athletes, many races are integrated into national and international cups, providing competitive opportunities from grassroots to elite levels. Unique Portuguese landscapes and coastal settings enhance the racing experience, creating an inspiring and festive atmosphere for participants and supporters alike.
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View eventBook on RaceFinderUrban Obstacles Loures
Urban Obstacles Loures 2026 takes place on October 17, 2026, at Parque Papa Francisco in Loures, Lisbon District. Organized by Universal Events with the support of the Municipality of Loures, the event combines obstacle course racing, urban challenges and family-friendly experiences in a single event.
The main race features an urban obstacle course of approximately 8 km with more than 20 obstacles. Competitive athletes can participate in the OCR Portugal League categories, while recreational participants can choose the Urban Challenge or the Open Urban Halloween race.
The event also includes a dedicated Urban Kids race and a night-time Halloween experience featuring music, entertainment, a DJ and street food.
