Musings on swimming, running and riding for everyday athletes.
Trail running is one of the fastest-growing sports in Portugal, and it’s easy to understand why. Instead of busy roads and traffic lights, trail running takes you through forests, mountains, coastal paths, and some of the country’s most beautiful landscapes. The good news? You don’t need to be an ultra-runner or mountain expert to get […]
Today is Global Running Day, a celebration that brings together millions of runners around the world. Whether you run to compete, improve your health, explore trails, or simply enjoy being outdoors, this is the perfect day to celebrate the sport that connects us all. Running is one of the most accessible sports in the world. […]
Summer is one of the most exciting times of the year for endurance sports in Portugal. From sunset runs and night races to scenic trails and endurance challenges, there are plenty of opportunities to stay active while exploring some of the country’s most beautiful locations. If you’re looking for your next race, here are seven […]
There’s something different about night races. Maybe it’s the cooler temperatures, the illuminated streets, or simply the atmosphere. While most traditional races take place in the morning, night events often feel more social, more relaxed, and more memorable. Over the last few years, night races have become increasingly popular in Portugal, attracting not only experienced […]
The EDP Lisbon Half Marathon 2027 ballot results are starting to come out — and, just like every year, many runners missed out on one of Europe’s most in-demand races. But the good news is that Portugal is full of incredible half marathons that also deserve a place on your racing calendar. And honestly? Some […]
Most runners write off summer as training season. In Portugal, that’s a mistake. June and July offer some of the most interesting road races on the national calendar — shorter events with strong competitive fields, coastal courses that make the effort feel lighter, and local races with decades of history that the big urban marathons […]
Summer in Portugal is not the season most runners plan around. The heat gets the blame. But look more carefully at the June and July calendar and a different picture emerges — one of coastline half marathons, mountain ultras, sunset trails on the Spanish border, and night races where the temperature finally drops and the […]
There’s something special about road races. Maybe it’s the atmosphere at the starting line. The nerves before the gun goes off. The sound of hundreds of footsteps moving together. Or simply the feeling of having entire streets closed just for runners for a few hours. Over the last few years, trail running has exploded in […]
June is one of the best months of the year for trail running in Portugal. The days are longer, temperatures are still manageable, and the race calendar is packed with options for every type of runner — from sunset and night trails to ultras and technical mountain courses. If you’re looking for your next adventure, […]
Mountain biking — known locally as BTT (bicicleta todo o terreno) — is one of the fastest-growing disciplines in endurance sport in Portugal. The reason isn’t hard to understand: the country offers a diversity of terrain that’s genuinely rare in Europe, from the mountain ranges of the north to the Alentejo plains, through coastal paths, […]
There is a particular kind of race where crossing the finish line carries a different weight. Not because the course is harder, or the clock runs faster — but because the registration fee you paid, the t-shirt you wore, and the kilometres you ran went towards something beyond your personal performance. Charity and solidarity races […]
