
Running
338 Races

The AJAX Odivelas Short Cross Country Race takes place on July 5, 2026, at the Ecopista da Paiã in Odivelas, offering a traditional cross-country running experience for athletes of all ages.
Organized by Clube Recreativo Espírito Santo – AJAX Odivelas, the event includes races for youth, senior, veteran and adapted sports categories, with distances ranging from 500 meters to 4 kilometers. The courses are held on dirt roads and natural terrain within the grounds surrounding the Escola Profissional Agrícola Dom Dinis.
Designed to promote athletics and grassroots participation, the event combines competitive racing, team classifications and an accessible environment for runners of different ages and ability levels.

The IV Trail Da Boa Viagem is a trail running event taking place on June 7, 2026, in Contige, Sátão, Portugal. It offers three race options: an 18 km Trail, a 12 km Mini Trail, and an 8 km Caminhada (walk).
The event is open to all participants regardless of nationality or gender, with age restrictions for the Trail and Mini Trail (15 to 100 years old). The Caminhada has no age restrictions. Participants must be properly equipped and prepared for the distances.
The race starts near the Eucalyptus tree in Contige and finishes at Largo da Capela, with both locations close to each other to facilitate logistics and circulation. The event includes marked courses with liquid and solid aid stations at various points, and a convivial lunch after the race.

The 4th Iron Trail will take place on July 5, 2026, in Albogas, Sintra, Portugal. This trail running event offers four distances: Long Trail (30 km), Short Trail (17 km), Mini Trail (11 km), and a Walk (11 km), each with varying elevation gains.
Open to all participants aged 18 and over, the event is organized by Associação Desportiva Trilhos do Costume with local support. The race courses traverse the Serra de Monfirre area, showcasing natural beauty and cultural heritage, with challenging terrain and significant elevation.
The event features a competitive and recreational atmosphere, emphasizing respect for athletes, organization, and the environment, with strict rules to ensure safety and fair play.

The Sharish Maratona BTT Piranhas do Alqueva is a mountain bike marathon event taking place on July 5, 2026, in Reguengos de Monsaraz, Évora. It features two race distances: a 70 km marathon with medium technical and physical difficulty, and a 50 km half-marathon with low technical and physical difficulty.
The event is part of the Alentejo BTT 4Marathon Series, offering cumulative rankings and prizes across multiple races in the series. It welcomes male and female athletes aged 15 and above (18+ for the marathon), including categories for E-Bikes.
The race routes are well-marked and supported with aid stations, mechanical assistance, and safety personnel, ensuring a secure and organized competition in the scenic Alentejo region.

The 36th edition of the GP São Paio de Oleiros, a road running race, will take place on July 5, 2026, in São Paio de Oleiros, Santa Maria da Feira. This event is one of the oldest races in the region and is organized by GD São Paio de Oleiros in partnership with the local municipality.
The race includes categories for various age groups, including juniors, seniors, veterans, and youth categories, with free participation for younger age groups and a registration fee for adult categories. It is part of the local road racing calendar, attracting a diverse group of runners.

The 8º Trail Summer Challenge is a trail running event taking place on July 5, 2026, at Praia Foz do Lizandro. It offers three distances: a long trail of approximately 24 km, a short trail of approximately 15 km, and a leisure walk of about 12 km.
This event is open to all participants aged 18 and over, requiring no license, and includes competitive trail races as well as a non-competitive walk. It is part of the Circuito Challenge S.A. 2026 series and promotes environmental awareness, being associated with eco-friendly initiatives such as the Plogging movement.
The courses traverse mostly natural circuits with stunning coastal views, combining trails through inland paths and seaside scenery. The atmosphere is inclusive and supportive, catering to competitive athletes and leisure walkers alike, with special awards for teams and the oldest participants, plus fun activities like plogging integrated into the walk.

The Intermunicipal Cup 3H MTB Endurance is a mountain bike endurance race series held in 2026 across six events in various municipalities including Loures, Alenquer, Mafra, Oeiras, Amadora, and Lisbon. The Loures event is scheduled for July 11, 2026, at 15:00 in Póvoa Santa Iria, Lisbon.
The race features a 3-hour endurance format with circuits approximately 4 to 7 km long for the main event and shorter circuits for juvenile categories, ranging from 500 meters for the youngest to up to 3 km for older youth categories. The competition is open to licensed and non-licensed riders aged 5 and above, with multiple age and gender categories, including e-Bikes.
The event is part of a competitive amateur series with point classifications and prizes for top finishers. Juvenile races occur on the same day as the endurance races, with specific start times and distances. The race atmosphere is competitive and structured, with safety and fair play emphasized.

The Lousada Night Run 2026 is a nighttime road running event taking place on July 11, 2026, in the town center of Lousada. The race starts at 21:30 from Praça das Pocinhas and features a 10 km course through urban streets and the International Circuit of Lousada.
Participation is open to both federated and non-federated athletes aged 18 and over. The event offers general and age group classifications with monetary prizes for the top five overall finishers and trophies for the top three in each age category.
The race provides a unique night running experience in a controlled urban environment, combining competitive spirit with a vibrant atmosphere in the heart of Lousada.

The 10th edition of Aquae Flaviae Night Running is a night running event taking place on July 11, 2026, in Chaves, Portugal. It features a 13 km urban race and an 8 km urban walk, both on flat courses without significant elevation changes.
The race is open to all runners aged 18 and over, with age categories for seniors and veterans. The event also includes kids’ races for ages 4-8 and 9-12, making it family-friendly. Participants will run through the streets of Chaves illuminated by their race-provided lights, creating a unique nighttime atmosphere.

The Trail Penedo da Moura is a trail running event taking place on July 11, 2026, in the parish of Mogege, Vila Nova de Famalicão, Portugal. It offers multiple distances including a short trail of approximately 14 km, a long trail of approximately 22 km, a 7 km walk open to all ages, and a kids’ trail of about 1.5 km for children aged 6 to 12.
The event is open to participants aged 18 and over for the trail races, with no minimum age for the walk and a minimum of 6 years for the kids’ trail. It promotes outdoor sports and environmental awareness, encouraging family participation and social coexistence. The race starts and finishes at Praça Santa Marinha in Mogege, with a time limit of 3 hours and 30 minutes for the trail races.