Running
341 Races
The 22nd Grande Prémio do Caldas de São Jorge Sport Clube is a running event taking place on September 20, 2026, in Caldas de São Jorge, Santa Maria da Feira. It features multiple race distances tailored to different age groups, ranging from 400 meters for the youngest categories to 8300 meters for seniors and veterans.
The event welcomes athletes registered with any association in the country, including clubs, schools, and individuals, making it inclusive for a wide range of participants. The race day includes categories for children, juniors, seniors, and veterans, with separate classifications for male and female athletes in some races.
Alongside the competitive races, there is a 4500-meter walk open to all, contributing to a festive and inclusive atmosphere. The event is organized by Caldas de São Jorge Sport Clube and supported by local authorities to ensure safety and smooth logistics.
The 31st Corrida da Árvore Arkopharma is a running event taking place on February 28, 2026, at Alameda Keil do Amaral in Monsanto, Lisbon. It features a 10 km race, a 5 km walk, and kids races with distances of 200m and 400m for different age groups.
The event is open to all participants aged 18 and over for the 10 km race, and the walk is open to all ages. The race offers a festive atmosphere celebrating community and sport, with trophies awarded to the top finishers in various categories.
The course runs through the scenic Parque do Monsanto, providing a varied urban park environment for runners and walkers alike. The event also includes a kids race, making it family-friendly.
The VI Trail AiróRun is a trail running event taking place on September 20, 2026, in Airó, Barcelos, Portugal. It features two competitive trail distances: a Long Trail of 22 km and a Short Trail of 14 km, plus a non-competitive 10 km walk.
Open to participants aged 18 and over for the trail races, and recommended for those 12 and older for the walk, the event welcomes athletes prepared for mountain trail challenges. The race starts and finishes at the Leões da Serra football field in Airó, with staggered start times beginning at 9:00 AM.
The trails traverse paths and tracks around the Airó hills, with positive elevation gain details to be announced. The event includes individual and team classifications with prizes for various age categories and collective team awards, fostering a competitive yet community atmosphere.
The Trail da Padeira Solidário 2026 is a trail running and walking event taking place on September 20, 2026, in Aljubarrota, Alcobaça. It features a 16 km non-competitive trail run and a 9 km walk through historic streets and trails in the Vale da Ribeira do Mogo.
Open to all registered participants, the event aims to raise funds for two young people with special needs, Bárbara and Bruno, with all registration fees and donations going to these causes. The event promotes physical activity in nature and fosters community spirit in the medieval village of Aljubarrota.
The program includes race briefings, a solidarity lunch, and a donation ceremony, creating a festive and supportive atmosphere for participants and locals alike.
The 3rd BTT – PAPAKOTAS – Por Terras de Azurara is a non-competitive mountain bike event taking place on September 20, 2026, in Mangualde, Viseu. The event offers two routes: a short 20 km course of low difficulty and a longer 40 km course of medium to high difficulty.
Open to all participants aged 10 and above, with minors requiring parental authorization. The event includes a convivial lunch for registered participants and awards a finisher medal to all. Participants can also compete in a free timed uphill segment on the longer route with a symbolic prize for the fastest time.
The course runs through rural trails, public roads, and municipal streets in Mangualde, with some sections open to other vehicles and pedestrians, emphasizing respect and safety. The atmosphere is friendly and community-oriented, with technical T-shirts provided to timely registrants.
The Centenary Run and Walk of the Silveira Parish (1926–2026) is a commemorative event taking place on September 20, 2026, in Silveira, Portugal. It features a 10 km competitive run and a 10 km non-competitive walk, both designed to promote physical activity, healthy lifestyles, and community spirit.
This event is open to all participants, including minors with authorization, and includes official timing and classification for the run. It celebrates 100 years of the Silveira Parish, offering a unique opportunity to engage with the local territory and its emblematic landscapes in a festive and inclusive atmosphere.
The Aquae Brunheiro Trail Running 2026 is a trail running event taking place on September 19 and 20, 2026, in Chaves, Portugal. The races start in the village of Vilar de Nantes and finish in the city of Chaves, traversing the trails of Serra do Brunheiro.
Participants can choose from several distances: Ultra Trail (~48 km), Trail Longo (~30 km), Trail Curto (~21 km), Mini Trail (~12 km), Kids Trail (various distances by age), and a 12 km Caminhada (walk). The event is open to athletes aged 18+ for most races, with younger age categories for Mini Trail and Kids Trail, and it is part of the ATRP National Circuits for Ultra Trail, Trail, Trail Sprint, and Trail Jovem, as well as UTMB and ITRA Indexes.
The event offers a competitive atmosphere with official timing, team and individual classifications, and trophies for top finishers and teams. It also includes a family-friendly Kids Trail and Caminhada, making it suitable for a wide range of participants.
The 4th RAID BTT PEDRO LOUREIRO is a mountain bike event taking place on September 20, 2026, in Rossio ao Sul do Tejo, Abrantes, Portugal. It offers two main race distances: a Mini Raid of approximately 40 km and a Raid of approximately 50 km, plus a guided ride of about 15 km.
The event is open to all mountain bike practitioners aged 14 to 65 for the races and up to 70 for the guided ride, with no requirement for federation membership. The courses mainly follow rural trails and forest roads, with some asphalt sections, and are fully marked for participant guidance.
Participants compete individually with timing chips, and the event features multiple age categories for men and women, including special categories for e-bikes and single speed bikes without prizes. The race honors Pedro Loureiro, a founding member of the organizing club.
Trail Jose Costa is a trail running event taking place on Sunday, September 20, 2026, in Moimenta de Maceira Dão, Mangualde, Viseu. The event offers three routes: a long trail of approximately 22 km, a short trail of approximately 11 km, and an 8 km walk.
Participants aged 16 and older can register for the trail distances, while the walk has no age restrictions but minors must be accompanied by a legal guardian. The event includes lunch and refreshments for all registered participants.
The race atmosphere is community-oriented, organized by the União de Freguesias Moimenta de Maceira Dão e Lobelhe do Mato, with a focus on accessibility and local engagement.
The II Troféu de Resistência BTT de Alenquer – Inter Freguesias is a mountain bike endurance race series held throughout 2026 in various locations within the Alenquer municipality, Portugal. The event includes nine independent races, with the final race, Resistência No Mercy Ride, taking place on September 20, 2026, in Cheganças.
Each race features a 2-hour endurance format on courses ranging from 4 to 7 km, primarily on dirt paths and single-tracks. The competition is open to all athletes aged 16 and above, both federated and non-federated, with categories for men, women, and e-bikes across multiple age groups.
The series promotes local sports development and community engagement, with a structured points system culminating in an overall trophy. The races foster a competitive yet inclusive atmosphere, supported by local associations and the municipality.