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View eventMarão Peaks Challenge 2026
The Desafio Cumes do Marão 2026 is a trail running event taking place on September 26, 2026, in Amarante, Portugal. It offers four circular race distances starting and finishing at Lugar do Eido in the village of Ansiães: 50 km, 30 km, 20 km, and 13 km.
Open to participants aged 18 and over, the event features challenging mountainous terrain with significant elevation gains, including routes passing through several emblematic summits of the Marão mountain range. The race is organized by Associação Desportiva Marão Trail and SavageNatur Events® and continues the legacy of the Ultra Trail do Marão.
Participants will experience the natural beauty of the Marão region, including century-old forests and breathtaking valleys, in a demanding semi-autonomous race environment. The event fosters a spirit of solidarity and respect for nature, with sustainability and environmental responsibility emphasized throughout.
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Águeda 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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PRIME HYBRID ESPINHO FITNESS RACING 2026
The PRIME HYBRID ESPINHO FITNESS RACING 2026 is a fitness racing event scheduled for September 26, 2026, in Espinho, Portugal. This event simulates the Hyrox competition format, combining running and functional fitness challenges.
The race is open to participants interested in fitness racing and offers a unique combination of endurance and strength tests. It is designed to attract fitness enthusiasts looking for a competitive and dynamic race experience.
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Triathlon of Águeda
The Triatlo de Águeda is a triathlon event scheduled for September 26-27, 2026, in Águeda, Portugal. It features competitions for youth categories as part of the Northern Championship and Northern Youth Championship.
This event is organized by the Federação de Triatlo de Portugal and is part of the regional competitive calendar, attracting young triathletes from the northern region. The race offers a competitive atmosphere focused on youth development within the sport.
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ESCADÓRIOS DA HUMANIDADE 2026
Escadórios da Humanidade 2026 is a firefighter stair climbing competition taking place on September 26, 2026, in Braga, Portugal. Participants compete by climbing 566 steps wearing full firefighting gear, including breathing apparatus.
The event is open to male and female firefighters aged 18 and above, divided into age categories from under 25 to over 60 years. Competitors must be physically fit and authorized by their fire department commanders to participate.
The race emphasizes discipline, safety, and team spirit, with individual and team classifications based on the best times. All finishers receive a commemorative medal, snacks, and hydration at the event’s conclusion.
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Biorace Challenge
The Biorace Challenge is a trail running event taking place on September 26, 2026, in Estarreja, Portugal. It offers distances of 5 km and 10 km, including elite categories, designed to challenge participants with a mix of natural and artificial obstacles along scenic trails.
The race is open to various age groups, including juniors and seniors, with categories for both male and female runners. The event emphasizes connection with nature in the BioRia trails, providing a unique and adventurous running experience.
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Trails of the Heroes
The Trilhos dos Heróis – Sunset Trail is a trail running event scheduled for September 26, 2026, in Vila Franca das Naves, Guarda, Portugal. This event offers a variety of distances including a Long Trail of 31 km with an elevation gain of 1000 meters, a Short Trail of 19 km with 650 meters of elevation, a 12 km walking route with 400 meters of elevation, and a Trail Kids race for children aged 5 to 15 years.
The event is open to all athletes meeting the minimum age requirements (18 years for the Long Trail, 16 years for the Short Trail, and no restrictions for the walk), promoting community engagement by bringing together various generations. It integrates two national trail circuits: the Circuito Nacional Trail Sprint and the Circuito Nacional Trail of the ATRP, offering a unique opportunity for competitive or recreational participation.
The course starts and finishes at the Firefighters’ Headquarters of Vila Franca das Naves, presenting a scenic forest environment enhanced by the magic of the sunset. The atmosphere is vibrant and welcoming, encouraging both serious runners and families to explore, enjoy, and create memorable experiences. Additional activities include the Trail Kids race, designed for younger participants near the headquarters area.
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LISBOA BACKYARD ULTRA
Lisboa Backyard Ultra is an ultramarathon race taking place on September 26, 2026, in Monsanto Park, Lisbon. The race consists of consecutive laps of 6,706 meters (4.167 miles) each to be completed within one hour, with the remaining time used for recovery before the next lap.
The event is open to all participants and follows the unique Backyard Ultra format where the last runner to complete a lap is the winner. Monsanto Park, one of the largest urban forest parks in Europe, offers a natural and scenic setting for this mentally and strategically challenging race.
The race atmosphere is intense and competitive, focusing on endurance and mental strength, with support allowed only in the start/finish zone and strict rules on pacing and assistance.
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Heroes' Trails – Sunset Trail
The Trilhos dos Heróis – Sunset Trail is a trail running event taking place on September 26, 2026, in Vila Franca das Naves, Guarda, Portugal. It features multiple race options including a 31 km long trail, a 19 km short trail, a 12 km walk, and a kids’ trail run.
The event welcomes participants aged 5 and above, with specific age minimums for each race, and includes classifications by age groups and overall rankings for the competitive trails. It is organized by the Volunteer Firefighters of Vila Franca das Naves and offers a unique experience combining sport, nature, and the magic of sunset in a forested area.
The races start and finish at the Volunteer Firefighters’ headquarters and traverse challenging and fun trails in the Trancoso municipality. The event also aims to engage the community and bring together different generations, with a festive atmosphere and activities for all ages.
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Rice Fields Trail
Trail dos Arrozais 2026 takes place on September 27, 2026, in Paradela, Águeda, offering a trail running experience through rice fields, forest trails and natural landscapes in the Cértima River valley.
Organized by Sport Clube Paradela Trail/Run Section, the event combines technical trails, rural scenery and fast sections along the iconic arrozais of Recardães and Espinhel, creating a varied and dynamic course environment for trail runners of different levels.
The event includes a Trail Longo, Trail Curto, Mini-Trail, recreational walk and Trail Kids race, and is integrated into the Troféu Trail Terras de Águeda circuit, while also holding FPA certification.
