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The Federação de Triatlo de Portugal (FTP) organizes a variety of triathlon events throughout the year, including national championships and club competitions for the 2026 season. These events take place across various locations in Portugal, reflecting the sport's strong presence and development in the country.
Participants can expect a range of race formats, distances, and categories, catering to both elite athletes and age group competitors. The calendar includes diverse race types such as duathlon, triathlon sprint, standard, and long-distance events, some of which count towards national championships and club rankings.
The atmosphere across these events is competitive yet inclusive, promoting fair play and community engagement within the triathlon scene in Portugal. The FTP also leads initiatives to innovate volunteer involvement and supports the sport's growth at all levels.
The Estrela Road Challenge 2026 is a challenging road running event taking place in Manteigas, Serra da Estrela, Portugal, on October 24-25, 2026. It features demanding courses that test endurance and strength amidst spectacular mountain scenery.
Participants can choose between three race formats: the Uphill® 21 km race with 1600 m positive elevation gain, the Uphill + Downhill® 42 km race with 3200 m total elevation change, and the 42 km Relay Team® race where one runner completes the Uphill and the other the Downhill segment. The event is open to athletes aged 18 and above, requiring good physical condition and experience due to its mountain terrain.
Set in the natural park of Serra da Estrela, the race offers unique landscapes of mountainous roads with strict environmental and social responsibility values. The atmosphere is competitive yet respectful and supportive, emphasizing ethics and solidarity among runners, volunteers, and organizers.
The Intermunicipal Cup 3H Resistance MTB is a mountain bike endurance race series held in 2026 across six events in various municipalities including Alenquer, Loures, Mafra, Oeiras, Amadora, and Lisbon. The final event takes place in Monsanto, Lisbon on October 25, 2026.
The race features a 3-hour resistance format with courses approximately 4 to 7 km long, alongside juvenile MTB races with shorter circuits from 500 meters to 3 km depending on age categories. The competition is open to licensed and non-licensed amateur athletes aged 5 and above, with multiple age and gender categories, including e-Bikes.
This series offers a competitive amateur atmosphere with point-based classifications and prizes for top finishers, supported by local cycling clubs and municipalities. Juvenile races run concurrently with the main events, providing a family-friendly environment.
The Gravel Alentejo 2026 is a gravel cycling event taking place on October 25, 2026, in Ourique, Portugal, integrated in the UCI Gravel World Series calendar.
The event brings together competitive and amateur riders for a mass-participation gravel race across the vast landscapes of the Alentejo region. The course is predominantly ridden on dirt roads and rural gravel tracks, offering rolling terrain and open plains characteristic of southern Portugal.
The race follows UCI and Federação Portuguesa de Ciclismo regulations, with official electronic timing and age-group classifications for men and women. The event serves as a qualification opportunity for the UCI Gravel World Championships, according to UCI criteria.
The Mangualde Trail – Desafio dos Santos is a trail running event taking place on October 25, 2026, in Mangualde, Viseu, Portugal. It features four race types: a Long Trail of approximately 25 km, a Short Trail of approximately 15 km, a Mini-Trail of approximately 8 km, and an 8 km Walk.
This event is part of the Circuito de Trail da Beira Alta 2026, constituting its 8th stage. It welcomes participants from age 11 and up, with specific age requirements for each race type, and includes categories for all levels, from athletes to walkers.
The race offers a unique opportunity to explore Mangualde's natural trails and autumn landscapes, combining sport, nature, and local cultural celebration during the traditional Feira dos Santos festival.
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The ACTIB-TRAIL is a trail running event taking place on October 25, 2026, in Borralha. It features four routes: two competitive timed trails of 25 km (Long) and 15 km (Short), and two recreational routes including an 8 km walk for adults and a 1 km accompanied children's trail.
This event is part of the "Troféu Trail Terras de Águeda" series, offering options for competitive runners and families alike. The variety of distances and formats makes it accessible to a wide range of participants.
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The Trail da Empada 2026 takes place on November 1, 2026, in Arraiolos, Évora District. Organized by Clube Furões do Alentejo, the event offers a full trail running experience through the historic and natural landscapes surrounding Arraiolos, featuring a Trail Sprint, Mini Trail, Hiking Route and Trail Kids races.
Starting in Praça do Município and finishing at Arraiolos Multiusos, participants will explore rural trails, dirt roads, forest tracks, river crossings and areas of historical interest. The event aims to promote outdoor sports, local tourism and environmental awareness while showcasing the beauty of the Alentejo region.
The competitive races include a 21 km Trail Sprint and a 15 km Mini Trail, while beginners and families can choose the 8 km Hiking Route or the Trail Kids races designed for younger participants.