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135 Races
View eventBook on RaceFinder2nd Resistência ARLU MTB
The 2nd Resistência ARLU BTT is a competitive mountain bike cycling event taking place on September 6, 2026, in Azabuxo, Leiria. Participants can choose between two race durations: 2 hours or 3 hours, on a circular course approximately 4.2 km per lap with medium difficulty and a positive elevation gain of 130 meters per lap.
The event is open to the general public without the need for a Portuguese Cycling Federation license, though it is licensed by the Beira Litoral Cycling Association. Minors under 18 years old may participate only in the 2-hour race with parental consent. The race promotes cultural engagement with local areas affected by storm Kristin and encourages mountain biking practice.
There are multiple age categories for men and women, including juniors, elites, and masters. The event offers trophies for top finishers in general classification, age groups, e-bikes, and teams, fostering a competitive and inclusive atmosphere.
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4th Lusical Run / Walk 2026
The 4th Lusical Run/Walk 2026 is a running and walking event taking place on September 6, 2026, in Lusical and Alcanede, Portugal. The event features a 12 km run and an 8 km walk, both starting at Lusical and finishing at the Alcanede Volunteer Firefighters facilities.
The run is open to all participants aged 18 and over, with competitive categories by age groups, while the walk is non-competitive. The course includes dirt roads, trails, and asphalt, passing through local villages, a kart track, a playground, and the Alcanede Castle, offering a varied and scenic route.
The event also includes a Youth Race on September 5, with distances for children aged 5 to 15, promoting athletics and healthy habits among young participants. The atmosphere combines competition with community and family engagement.
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Chapeleiro Trail
The 4th edition of the Trail do Chapeleiro is a trail running race taking place on September 6, 2026, in São João da Madeira, Portugal. The race features routes through trails, paths, and hills, starting and finishing at the Parque Urbano do Rio Ul.
The event includes a main trail race, a walking event, and a kids’ trail, with categories for seniors, veterans, and children. It passes through areas near Santa Maria da Feira and Oliveira de Azeméis, offering varied terrain and scenic landscapes.
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10th BTT Ride "Pelos Trilhos de Mombeja"
The XX Passeio BTT “Pelos Trilhos de Mombeja” is a mountain bike event scheduled for Sunday, September 6, 2026, in Mombeja, Beja. The event starts at 09:00 and offers routes including Half Marathon, Marathon, and Marathon E-Bikes.
It is open to various age categories and includes both male and female participants as well as E-Bike categories. The event accommodates up to 250 participants, providing a competitive yet inclusive atmosphere for mountain biking enthusiasts.
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11th Edition of the PIRILAMPOS NIGHT RUN BAJOUCA
The 11th Edition of the PIRILAMPOS NIGHT RUN BAJOUCA is a nighttime running race scheduled for September 12, 2026, in Bajouca, Leiria. The race starts and finishes at the Bajouca Athletics Track, offering a unique adventure-style course approximately 5 km long. The route features various obstacles and surprises, adding an exciting challenge for participants.
The race is open to all age groups, including categories for youth and adults, and involves timed individual starts in groups of five, spaced 20 seconds apart according to athletes’ best 5 km times. The course passes through several local olarias (pottery workshops) and regional points of interest, blending cultural elements with the physical challenge.
The event promises an engaging atmosphere with a mix of adventure and cultural exploration, requiring participants to use a headlamp or flashlight and reflective gear for safety. There is also a walking event starting at 20:35, open to all categories, making the event inclusive and family-friendly.
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3H INTERMUNICIPAL RESISTANCE MTB CUP 2026 - MAFRA
The Intermunicipal Cup 3H MTB Endurance is a mountain bike endurance race series held in 2026 across six events in various municipalities including Mafra, Lisbon district. The Mafra event is scheduled for September 12, 2026, at 15:00.
The race features a 3-hour endurance format with courses approximately 4 to 7 km long, alongside juvenile MTB races with distances from 500 meters to 3 km depending on age categories. Participation is open to licensed and non-licensed athletes aged 5 and above.
This amateur competitive series awards points and prizes to top finishers in multiple age and bike categories, including e-bikes, fostering a community atmosphere with events for all ages and skill levels.
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17th Half Marathon of the Municipality of Castro Marim “FLOR DE SAL”
The 17th Half Marathon of the Municipality of Castro Marim will take place on September 12, 2026, in Altura, Castro Marim. This running event includes a half marathon distance of 21.097 km and a minimarathon of 10.5 km, both held as night races starting at 20:00.
The race is open to federated, non-federated, and foreign athletes of both sexes, with age categories ranging from juniors to veterans. The half marathon consists of a 4-lap circuit, and the minimarathon consists of a 2-lap circuit, both on Avenida 24 de Junho in Altura.
Participants will experience a well-organized event with medical assistance, security presence, and liquid aid stations along the course. Awards include trophies by category and gender, monetary prizes for the top 5 overall finishers in the half marathon, and medals and t-shirts for all finishers.
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Half Marathon da Benedita
The Benedita Half Marathon 2026 takes place on September 13, 2026, in Benedita, Alcobaça, Portugal. Organized by the Bombeiros Voluntários de Benedita with technical management by Nativewarriors, the event brings together several running activities designed for athletes of different levels.
The event program includes a Half Marathon (21 km), a 10 km race, a 5 km walk, and a Kids Run (500 m). With competitive races and family-friendly activities, the event promotes participation from both competitive runners and recreational participants.
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TRAIL OF THE ENCLOSURE
The IV Trail do Cerco is a trail running event taking place on September 13, 2026, in Celorico da Beira, Portugal. It features multiple distances including a long trail of approximately 24 km, a short trail of approximately 14 km, a mini trail of approximately 9 km, and a 9 km walk.
The event is open to all participants aged 18 and over for the long and short trails, with younger participants aged 11 to 14 allowed in the mini trail with parental consent. It is part of the Circuito de Trail da Beira Alta 2026 and is the 7th stage of this series, integrated into the annual festivities of Santa Eufemia.
The trails predominantly run through rural paths, dirt roads, and streams surrounding nearby villages, offering a natural and challenging mountainous terrain with significant elevation gains.
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2nd BTT Marathon Campo Branco 2026
The II Maratona BTT Campo Branco 2026 is a non-competitive mountain bike event taking place on Sunday, September 13, 2026, in Castro Verde, Beja. It offers two main routes: a 45 km Half Marathon with medium/easy difficulty and a 75 km Marathon with medium difficulty, including a category for E-Bikes on the Marathon distance.
The event is open to cyclists with or without sports licenses, including federated and non-federated participants of Portuguese or other nationalities. It promotes cycling as a recreational and sporting activity, encouraging personal development and greater participation in amateur competitions.
The race routes are well marked and include control points to ensure full course completion. The event features staggered starts by category and numbered boxes for organization, creating a structured and safe environment for all participants.
