Running
242 Races
The 2nd Corrida/Caminhada Sal Silvestre is a night running and walking event taking place on December 5, 2026, at Parque Urbano 25 de Abril in Alcácer do Sal, Setúbal. The event offers a 10 km run and a 5 km walk, open to participants aged 16 and older.
The course runs through the streets of Alcácer do Sal, including the Rio Sado area, the castle, and Christmas decorations, with a mostly flat profile and moderate elevation gain. The event is organized by the Social Services of the Alcácer do Sal City Council and promotes healthy habits among its members and other athletes.
The race features electronic chip timing, intermediate hydration at 5 km, and awards finisher medals for runners and trophies for top finishers in each category. The walk is non-competitive and does not award medals or trophies.
The 2nd Edition of São Silvestre d’Almourol is a trail running and walking event taking place on December 5, 2026, in Tancos, Vila Nova da Barquinha, Portugal. Participants can choose between a 10 km trail run or a 6 km walk along trails around the Almourol Castle and its scenic surroundings.
The event is open to all individuals aged 18 and over, with no distinction of gender or nationality, requiring prior registration. The race offers a festive atmosphere with a sunset start and includes timed competition for the trail run.
Participants will enjoy the unique landscape of the Almourol Castle trails, with liquid and solid refreshment stations, and a finisher medal. Awards are given to the top three overall and age category finishers in the trail run.
The São Silvestre de Vila Real de Sto. António – Monte Gordo 2026 is a road running event taking place on December 5, 2026, in Vila Real de Santo António, Portugal. The event includes a 10 km race, a 5 km walk, and youth races, all held on homologated courses following World Athletics guidelines.
Registration is mandatory and open to all, with free entry for youth categories. The event supports local volunteer firefighters through a solidarity walk. It offers a festive atmosphere with multiple age categories and prizes for top finishers, including trophies and special awards.
The race routes feature urban coastal landscapes with accessible facilities such as changing rooms and portable toilets. The event also includes a prize ceremony and a kit for participants, making it a well-organized community sporting occasion.
The 11th São Silvestre de Idanha-a-Nova is a running event scheduled for December 5, 2026, in Idanha-a-Nova. It features multiple race categories for all ages, including children and veterans, with distances ranging from 700 meters to 10 kilometers.
The race is open to all athletes, federated or not, clubs, associations, and the general public. It offers a festive atmosphere with a new course, monetary prizes, and a special non-competitive 5 km walk/run event.
Participants receive a personalized bib, finisher medal, jersey, and traditional soup, making it a unique community experience with awards for individuals and teams.
The SPT Urban Night Trail – Alenquer Presépio de Portugal is a trail running event taking place on December 5, 2026, in Alenquer. It features a competitive 13 km trail run and a non-competitive 8 km walk, both starting and finishing at Largo Espírito Santo.
The 13 km trail is open to athletes aged 16 and over, with official classification and electronic timing. The walk is open to all ages and is non-competitive. The event promotes trail running while highlighting the historical, cultural, and festive Christmas atmosphere of Alenquer.
Participants experience a mostly urban course with trails through emblematic and decorated areas of the town, combining sport with local heritage. The event includes age categories for men and women and awards for individual and team performances.
The 14th X-Mas Night Trail is a trail running event taking place on December 5, 2026, in Leiria, Portugal. It features two competitive races: a 19 km Trail Sprint with medium difficulty and moderate elevation gain, and a 12 km Mini-Trail suitable for beginners. Additionally, there is a non-competitive walk along parts of the Mini-Trail route.
The event is open to participants aged 18 and over for the Trail Sprint, and 16 and over for the Mini-Trail, with legal guardians required to sign for minors. The walk is open to all ages if accompanied. The race offers a festive atmosphere with a route connecting Soutocico to the heart of Leiria, finishing near Jardim Camões.
Participants can enjoy a challenging night trail experience with support stations, safety measures, and post-race facilities including showers. The event promotes camaraderie, adventure, and respect for nature during the holiday season.
The 8th São Silvestre de Mozelos is a running event scheduled for December 5, 2026, in Mozelos, Santa Maria da Feira, Portugal. The race features an 8.6 km course for veterans and seniors, and a 4.3 km solidarity walk open to all ages.
The race is open to junior, senior, and veteran athletes, with a registration limit of 500 participants. The event includes monetary and collective trophies for individual and team performances, with categories for different veteran age groups.
The race route consists of two laps for the running event and one lap for the walk, taking place on the streets of Mozelos. The event offers a festive atmosphere with podium ceremonies and support for a charitable cause through the walk.
The VIII Trail de Elvas – Património Mundial is a trail running event taking place on December 6, 2026, in Elvas, a city recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage site. The event offers competitive races of 30 km (Trail Longo), 18 km (Trail Sprint), and 12 km (Mini Trail), as well as a non-competitive 10 km walk.
The races are integrated into the District Trail Circuits of the Associação de Atletismo do Distrito de Portalegre, with the Mini Trail included in the youth circuit. Participants will experience routes that highlight the natural, historical, and cultural heritage of Elvas, passing by landmarks such as Forte da Graça and the Aqueduto da Amoreira.
The event promotes the connection between physical activity, sports competition, and cultural appreciation, set in a unique heritage environment. It welcomes participants aged 16 and above, with specific age requirements per race, and includes categories for various age groups and team competitions.
The 1st Trail Trilhos da Lagoa de Obidos is a trail running event taking place on December 6, 2026, in Lagoa de Óbidos. It offers a competitive experience on natural trails with distances of approximately 22 km for the Trail Curto and 12 km for the Mini Trail, as well as a non-competitive 8 km walk promoting healthy habits.
The Trail Curto is a medium difficulty race requiring careful physical and mental preparation, while the Mini Trail is suitable for beginners with lower technical and elevation challenges. Both competitive races include individual and age group classifications with prizes for top finishers.
The event highlights the natural and agricultural landscapes of the Óbidos region, aiming to promote local territory and culture through its routes.
The XX Edition Maratona BTT Canha is a mountain bike marathon event taking place on December 6, 2026, in Canha, Setúbal. It offers two distances: a 60 km marathon for experienced riders and a 35 km half marathon for those seeking a more relaxed ride.
The event welcomes all types of mountain bikes, including e-bikes, with separate general classifications for e-bike categories. It is a leisure-focused event, not part of any competitive championship or series, emphasizing enjoyment of nature trails and promoting the region.
Participants range from youth to veterans, with categories for men and women, and the race atmosphere is recreational and community-oriented, with support and amenities such as refreshments, showers, and bike washing.