Running
306 Races
The Pisão Extreme 2026 is a skyrunning challenge through the dramatic Serra da Arada, organized by SpotCriativo Eventos with support from the São Pedro do Sul Municipality. Taking place on October 3–4, 2026, this event offers five circular trail courses, all under the auspices of the Portuguese Federation of Camping and Mountaineering (FCMP).
With distances ranging from 4 km to 65 km, Pisão Extreme caters to a wide spectrum of athletes — from beginners testing vertical gains to ultra-endurance mountain runners. Each course delivers rugged ascents, technical terrain, and breathtaking natural scenery.
This is not just a race — it’s a high-altitude test of resilience, autonomy, and mountain spirit.
The duathlon events in Portugal for 2026 are organized by the Portuguese Triathlon Federation, offering a comprehensive national calendar of competitions across various regions. These events feature a variety of distances and formats, including individual and team competitions, accessible to athletes of all levels, from beginners to elite athletes.
The competitions are linked to national championships and club series, fostering a competitive yet inclusive environment. The events are often held in locations of great natural beauty across Portugal, offering athletes unique scenery and varied challenges. The atmosphere is vibrant and community-oriented, with some races featuring relay formats and age-group categories.
The 1st Ribas Challenge - Javali Night Trail is a night trail running event taking place on October 3, 2026, in Ribas de Cima, Fanhões, Lisbon district. The race features a single 15 km distance through trails and rural paths.
Open to all athletes aged 18 and over, regardless of federation status, this event combines a competitive and recreational spirit. Participants will experience the natural and historical surroundings of the Serra de Ribas, including paths linked to the Parque Municipal do Cabeço de Montachique and historical military structures.
The race atmosphere is challenging due to the night setting and semi-autonomous format, with mandatory equipment to ensure safety. The event includes a recovery meal at the finish and a prize ceremony, making it a complete trail running experience.
The VI Trail and Walk “Rota da Maçã de Montanha” is a trail running and walking event scheduled for October 3, 2026, in Armamar, Viseu. It features three distances: an 8 km walk, a 12 km short trail, and a 20 km trail.
The event is open to participants aged 6 to 80 years, with minors requiring parental authorization. It aims to promote physical activity and the local mountain apple production. The trail routes vary in difficulty from accessible to medium/high, suitable for different fitness levels.
The race atmosphere is community-oriented, with timed results for the trail races, trophies and medals for top finishers, and a social dinner after the event.
The Transcávado Slow Race® is a GPS-guided mountain bike event for leisure and adventure, held in two stages on October 3 and 4, 2026. The first stage covers approximately 70 km from Montalegre to Rio Caldo, with medium to high difficulty, and the second stage covers about 80 km from Rio Caldo to Esposende, with medium difficulty.
The route follows rural paths, trails, and forest roads mainly along the Cávado River, crossing several municipalities and offering breathtaking mountain and valley landscapes. The event is open to all participants and includes GPS track provision and safety support.
The GB3 - 3H Resistência de Gião by Jardins Tesouro is a mountain bike endurance race taking place on October 3, 2026, in Gião, Vila do Conde. The event features a 3-hour race format on a closed, technical circuit of approximately 6 km per lap, set in a rural and wooded environment.
Participants can compete individually or in pairs (relay), with a focus on testing endurance, strategy, and resilience. The race welcomes both beginners and experienced riders, creating a competitive yet inclusive atmosphere. The event culminates with a sunset social gathering for all participants.
The Trail Vale de Rans is a trail running event taking place on October 4, 2026, in Rans, Penafiel, Portugal. The event features three races: a Trail of approximately 16 km, a Mini Trail of approximately 10 km, and a non-competitive 10 km walk.
The Trail is open to adults only, the Mini Trail to participants aged 16 and over, and the walk is open to minors if accompanied by an adult. The race is held on trails and paths in the Rans parish, with a focus on mountain autonomy and physical preparedness.
The event is organized by Gang da Pedra—Associação de Atividades Desportivas and includes individual and team categories with prizes for top finishers. The race atmosphere is competitive with strict rules on conduct and race procedures.
The VIII Corrida Clube Millennium bcp is a running event taking place on October 4, 2026, in Belém, Lisbon. It features a 10 km race, a 5 km mini-race/walk, and kids' races with distances from 100m to 800m for children up to 12 years old.
The event is open to all runners aged 18 and over for the 10 km race, with no nationality or gender restrictions. The kids' races are designed for children up to 12 years old. The race routes follow scenic paths along the riverside of Belém, with the Tagus River as a backdrop, creating a lively and family-friendly atmosphere.
Participants can enjoy a festive morning with various race distances suitable for all ages and abilities, including a walk option, making it an inclusive community event.
The 6th BTT Rota do Pão - Vila Cova à Coelheira is a mountain bike event scheduled for October 4, 2026, in Vila Cova à Coelheira, Vila Nova de Paiva, Portugal. The race starts at 09:00 from Estádio Dinis de Carvalho and finishes at the same location.
There are three routes available: a 25 km recreational ride with low technical and physical difficulty, a 45 km half marathon with medium difficulty, and a 60 km marathon with medium/high difficulty. The event includes competitive races that count towards the Beira Alta XCM Cup rankings and a non-competitive recreational ride.
The event is open to participants aged 15 to 75, with younger riders (15-17) limited to the shorter routes. The 60 km competitive routes require a valid cycling federation license. The race offers a mix of competition, leisure, nature contact, and regional promotion, with trophies and medals awarded to top finishers in each category.
The Taça Oeste XCM BTT 2026 is an amateur mountain bike marathon series organized by MR3eventus, taking place in Vimeiro-Lourinhã, Lisboa, with the first stage on October 4, 2026, starting at 09:00. The event features two distances: a Marathon of approximately 60 km and a Half Marathon of approximately 40 km, both on rural roads and trails.
Open to all participants aged 18 and over, with special provisions for under-18s with parental authorization. E-Bikes are allowed but only classified in the Marathon category. The competition includes multiple age categories for men and women, with a points system across four stages for overall classification.
The routes are marked with lime and red arrows, and participants must comply with traffic rules as the courses are open to other vehicles. The event emphasizes safety, mandatory helmet use, and adherence to regulations, creating a competitive yet amateur-friendly atmosphere.