Running
301 Races
The 27th Corrida da Baía de Monte Gordo is a running race scheduled for August 30, 2026, in Monte Gordo, Vila Real de Santo António, Portugal. The race covers a beach route of approximately 8 kilometers, starting at Praia da Manta Rota and finishing at Praia de Monte Gordo.
Open to athletes born in 2006 or earlier, including both federated and popular runners, the event features multiple age categories from Sub 20 to Veterans 60+. The race offers a competitive and scenic beach running experience with organized support and environmental care.
The event is organized by Grupo Desportivo Pic-Nic in cooperation with local municipalities and athletics associations, ensuring medical assistance, security, and mandatory insurance coverage for participants.
The 3rd Passeio BTT Solidário - Feira de São Mateus is a non-competitive mountain bike ride taking place on August 30, 2026, in Feira de São Mateus, Viseu. It is open to all participants aged 10 and above.
The event features a single route of approximately 35 km with low difficulty, running through trails, ecopaths, rural paths, public and municipal roads. Participants will enjoy various refreshment points, gastronomic tastings, and entertainment moments along the course.
This solidarity event is organized by Viseu 360 in partnership with the Câmara Municipal de Viseu, with registration fees supporting local institutions. It offers a friendly and inclusive atmosphere without competition or timing.
The Ecotur Skymarathon Porto Moniz is a mountain running event taking place on August 30, 2026, in Porto Moniz, Madeira. It features three competitive races: a 43 km Skymarathon with 2800 m elevation gain, a 22 km Skyrace with 1300 m elevation gain, and a 10 km Mini race with 300 m elevation gain.
The races are open to participants aged 18 and over for the 43 km and 22 km distances, and from 15 years old for the 10 km race. The event challenges runners with mountainous terrain, including steep ascents and descents, rocky paths, levadas, and open areas with low vegetation, offering a demanding and scenic trail running experience.
The event is organized by the Clube Desportivo e Cultural do Porto Moniz with support from local municipalities and parishes, and includes well-marked courses, multiple aid stations with liquids and solids, and a strict safety and environmental conduct policy. Prize ceremonies are held for top finishers and teams.
The NEON JUNCAL 2026 is a non-competitive 5 km walking event taking place on September 4, 2026, in Juncal, Porto de Mós. The event is part of the Festas do Freguês and features music, animation, and fun along the route.
Open to all ages with no license required, the event encourages participation from the whole community. It offers a festive atmosphere with a night start at 21:00, making it a unique social and recreational experience.
The Acureto Backyard Ultra is an ultra-distance running event taking place on September 5, 2026, at Parque do Acureto in Toucinhos, Alburitel, Portugal. This unique race features a 6.706 km loop that runners must complete every hour, with the goal of completing as many loops as possible consecutively.
Open to participants aged 18 and over, the event includes several race formats: the Backyard Ultra (unlimited loops), Backyard Long (6 loops, approximately 41 km), Backyard Short (3 loops, approximately 20.5 km), and a 9 km walk. The race tests endurance and strategy, with the winner being the last runner to complete a loop within the hour.
The course is marked with ribbons and night signage, and the event offers a challenging and strategic atmosphere for ultra runners, with support zones for rest and assistance.
The RFM Performance Manz Games take place on September 5 and 6, 2026, in Lisbon, at the Inatel sports complex (Campo de Jogos 1º de Maio). This hybrid fitness competition combines running with functional strength and endurance exercises, creating a structured and accessible format for athletes of different fitness levels.
The race consists of 7 segments of 600 meters running, each followed by a functional workout station, totaling 4.2 km of running and 7 workout stations. The event includes individual, doubles and relay formats, with multiple competitive categories and age groups.
The 4th edition of the 24H de P is a long-duration endurance running event taking place in Santa Maria da Feira on September 5-6, 2026. This race offers multiple formats including 24-hour individual running, 24-hour team running with 4 members, 12-hour individual running, 3-hour individual running, and a night marathon.
Open to senior and veteran categories, the event welcomes both individual athletes and teams. It is organized by Clube de Atletismo de Lamas and the municipality of Santa Maria da Feira, providing a competitive and challenging atmosphere for endurance runners.
The 4th Côdeas Trail 2026 is a trail running event taking place on September 5, 2026, in Casal dos Claros, Coucinheira - Leiria. It features two competitive races: a Trail Sprint of approximately 19 km with medium difficulty and a Mini Trail of approximately 10 km with easy progression, suitable for beginners.
The event also includes non-competitive activities such as a 10 km walk following the Mini Trail route and a Trail Kids race with distances of 500 m for Benjamins (6-10 years) and 1500 m for Infantis (11-13 years). Participants must be at least 18 years old for the main races, while minors can participate in the Trail Kids and walk with legal guardian consent.
The race is organized by Unidos Runners with support from G.D.R.C. UNIDOS and will start and finish at the G.D.R.C. UNIDOS club. The course includes trails, paths, and tracks with some difficulty, marked with red tape and signage. The event promotes fair play, environmental respect, and safety, with medical and security support along the route.
The R'TROPHY MIRA BTT is a cycling endurance event consisting of 6 stages held in different locations in Mira, Portugal, from June 6 to October 3, 2026. Each stage features approximately 6 km laps on rural paths around the local villages.
Participants can compete in 1.5-hour mini-resistance or 3-hour resistance races, with categories for men, women, paracyclists, e-bikes, and teams. Minors may participate with a signed responsibility waiver and identification.
The event offers a competitive and leisure format with electronic chip timing, prizes per stage and final monetary awards, and includes bike washing, showers, refreshments, and a festive award ceremony after each stage.
The TRITON 1 Lisboa 2026 is a triathlon event taking place on September 5 & 6, 2026, in Lisboa, celebrating 20 years of triathlon history. This race is part of the TRITON World Series and offers three different race distances: Short, Middle, and Full, catering to a wide range of athletes.
The event is open to individual competitors as well as corporate teams, with a special Kids and Parents swim & run challenge adding a family-friendly atmosphere. The course features a lake swim, rolling hills for the bike segment, and a flat run route, promising a varied and engaging race experience.
The TRITON 1 Lisboa 2026 offers a festive and competitive environment with allocated slots for each distance and the Corporate Series, making it an inclusive and well-organized triathlon event.