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The Porto Novo Sky Race 2026 is a trail running event taking place on October 18, 2026, in the Porto Novo and Maceira area near Torres Vedras. This event marks its 10th edition with a new course and designation, emphasizing the challenge it offers to participants.
The race is designed to create challenges for runners, featuring a sky race format that typically involves mountainous terrain and significant elevation. The event is organized by Turres Trail Clube and Turres Trail Team, promising a competitive and inspiring atmosphere for trail runners.
The Sem Limites Trail 2026 is a trail running event taking place on October 18, 2026, in Amarante, Portugal. It offers three distances: a Long Trail of approximately 31 km, a Short Trail of approximately 17 km, and a 12 km walk.
The event is open to participants aged 18 and over for the trail races, with minors allowed with parental authorization, and the walk is open to all ages with children under 14 accompanied by an adult. The race courses traverse the slopes of Serra da Meia Via and the Vale do Rio Olo, passing through several local parishes, providing a scenic and challenging mountain trail experience.
The race features chip timing, mandatory safety and survival equipment, and strict adherence to marked trails. It includes individual and team categories with trophies awarded to top finishers and teams. The event fosters a competitive yet responsible atmosphere with environmental respect and safety as priorities.
The 16th Marathon of the BTT Section "Os Duraizos" - Entre o Rio e o Mar is a mountain bike event taking place on October 18, 2026, in Longueira/Almograve, Odemira, Beja. It features two routes: a medium/easy 40 km course and a medium 70 km course.
The event is open to individuals of both sexes, with a minimum age of 16 years for the 40 km distance and 19 years for the 70 km distance, requiring prior registration. It is designed to accommodate different levels of physical condition and adventurous spirit, with solid and liquid aid stations along the routes.
The start and finish are located in Longueira, near the Longueira Mill, where all logistical support and the secretariat are based. The event promotes ecological transportation and physical exercise through mountain biking on rural paths, trails, and municipal roads.
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 Multicare Vitality Run is a family-friendly running and walking event taking place on October 17-18, 2026, at the Centro Desportivo Nacional do Jamor in Portugal. It features multiple distances including 10 km and 5 km runs, a 5 km walk, a children's race with various short distances, and a 2 km dog walk called Cãominhada.
The event is open to all ages with specific age categories for children and adults, and includes a special dog walk with health and safety requirements for participating dogs. The race supports a charitable cause, with all registration fees donated to the Palhaços d’Opital association.
The course is varied, set entirely within the Jamor sports complex, featuring asphalt, dirt, and grass surfaces. The atmosphere is relaxed and inclusive, encouraging participation at all levels and promoting healthy living.
The 12th Meia Maratona de Famalicão will take place on October 18, 2026, in Vila Nova de Famalicão, starting at Avenida do Brasil and finishing at the parking lot near CITEVE. This event features a half marathon distance of 21.0975 km and a simultaneous 10 km run/walk open to all ages.
The half marathon is open to federated and non-federated athletes aged 18 and over. The courses run through the main streets of the city, providing a competitive and community atmosphere. The 10 km run/walk encourages participation from a broad range of people interested in sport, health, and socializing.
The 18th Passeio BTT Miúdos & Graúdos is a non-competitive group mountain bike ride taking place on October 18, 2026, in Rio de Mouro, Sintra, Portugal. The event covers approximately 13 km of medium to low technical difficulty terrain, primarily on rural paths.
Open to all cyclists aged 8 and above, including families and friends, this event emphasizes camaraderie, outdoor enjoyment, and respect for nature rather than competition. Helmets are mandatory, and participants are encouraged to bring basic bike repair kits.
The ride starts and finishes at Associação de Recreio e Cultura Bº da Tabaqueira, with a festive atmosphere including a free snack for children and a barbecue for adults. Registration is free but mandatory for insurance purposes, with a participant limit of 70.
The Azores Triangle Adventure 2026 is a trail running stage race held from October 23 to 25, 2026, across the islands of Pico, São Jorge, and Faial in the Azores archipelago. The race consists of three stages with distances of 25 km, 27.8 km, and 33 km respectively, totaling 85.9 km.
Participation is open to athletes aged 18 and over, with registration only available for the full stage race, not individual stages. The event is a qualifier for the Ultra-Trail du Mont-Blanc (UTMB) and features challenging terrain with technical trails, elevation, and variable weather conditions.
The race atmosphere emphasizes fair play and respect for nature, with a limited field of 80 participants. Awards are given for overall, age categories, and teams, with a prize ceremony held at the end of the event.
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.