Musings on swimming, running and riding for everyday athletes.
When runners talk about their most memorable races, the answer is not always a major marathon or an internationally famous event. Very often, the races athletes remember most are the smaller local events — the ones organised by clubs, associations, municipalities, or communities that genuinely care about creating a great atmosphere. Across Portugal, these races […]
Running is one of the most accessible sports in the world. You don’t need expensive equipment, a gym membership, or a fixed schedule. All you need is a good pair of shoes, a little patience, and a goal that gets you out the door when the sofa feels like the better option. In Portugal, the […]
Triathlon is one of the fastest-growing sports in Portugal. The combination of swimming, cycling, and running attracts athletes of all backgrounds — from those seeking their first multisport challenge to veterans who stack races throughout the entire season. Portugal offers unique conditions for triathlon competition: sea, rivers and reservoirs for swimming; roads and mountains for […]
On April 27th, the running world stopped. In London, Kenya’s Sabastian Sawe crossed the finish line in 1:59:30 — becoming the first man to officially break the two-hour barrier in a marathon. Yomif Kejelcha followed in 1:59:41. On the same weekend, Portuguese athletes also made their mark on the European marathon circuit: Carlos Costa recorded […]
It’s May 12th. Spring is at its best and Portugal’s road running calendar has six months ahead that are very much worth planning carefully. We’ve curated the most relevant road races from May to October 2026. From half marathons to full marathons, from Lisbon to Porto, via the Azores and routes you need to run […]
The Portuguese Triathlon Federation has announced two new Initial Referee Courses for people interested in becoming part of the triathlon officiating community in Portugal. The initiative aims to strengthen the referee community and raise awareness about the importance of officiating in the sport. “Referees are a fundamental part of Triathlon — without them, there are […]
Portugal has quietly become one of the most beautiful countries in Europe for endurance sports. From mountain trails and coastal roads to vineyards, islands, forests, and historic villages, athletes can experience an incredible variety of landscapes without ever leaving the country. And increasingly, runners, cyclists, and triathletes are not only choosing races based on distance […]
Something has shifted in the way runners think about races. It used to be simple: you picked a distance, you trained for it, you showed up, you chased a personal best, you went home. The race was a test. The finish line was the point. In 2026, the finish line is still the point — […]
Over the last few years, running clubs in Portugal have evolved far beyond simple weekly meetups. What started as small community runs has become one of the biggest drivers of race participation, athlete engagement, and sports communities across the country. From Lisbon to Porto, Braga to the Algarve, more and more runners are discovering races […]
Choosing a race should be exciting. But a lot of runners end up picking the wrong race for the wrong reasons — and only realize it when it’s too late. If you’ve ever signed up for something and thought “why did I choose this?”, this is for you. 1. Choosing a race just because it’s […]
There’s something trail runners from across the world are discovering: Portugal is a country built for this sport. It’s not a coincidence. It’s geography, climate, and a density of trails that few European countries can match. Within a two-hour drive from Lisbon, you can be in the Serra da Estrela, the Peneda-Gerês National Park, the […]
