Musings on swimming, running and riding for everyday athletes.
There’s a moment in many road runners’ lives when the routine starts to wear thin. The same kilometres, the same surfaces, the same scenery. And then someone mentions trail running. Or a photo appears in a group chat — someone standing on a ridge, looking out at a landscape that seems impossible to exist so […]
There is something different about a night race. The pace feels easier, the temperature is kinder, and the energy at the start line is unlike anything you get in a daytime event. In Portugal, night running events have grown consistently over the past several years — and more athletes of all levels are discovering that […]
There comes a point in many runners’ and trail athletes’ careers when the half marathon distance no longer feels like enough. The legs want more, the mind wants more, and a growing curiosity begins to build around bigger numbers — 50 km, 80 km, 100 km, and for some, 50 miles or beyond. Ultra trail […]
For years, endurance sports were usually divided into separate worlds. Runners stayed in running. Cyclists stayed in cycling. Triathletes stayed in triathlon. But recently, a new type of event has been growing fast across Europe and increasingly in Portugal as well: hybrid races. These events combine multiple disciplines, functional fitness, obstacles, strength elements, or unconventional […]
For many athletes, races are no longer just about performance or medals. More and more runners are choosing events based not only on the course itself, but also on the destination, the atmosphere, and the overall experience surrounding the weekend. And Portugal has quietly become one of the best countries in Europe for exactly that […]
Over the last few years, triathlon and duathlon have grown significantly in Portugal. More and more athletes are looking for challenges beyond running and starting to explore multisport formats that combine different disciplines into a single race. But for beginners, one question often comes up: is it better to start with triathlon or duathlon? The […]
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 […]
