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The 1st Trail Unidos por Vilares is a trail running and walking event taking place on October 4, 2026, in Vilares, Serra de Matos, Portugal. It offers three distances: a challenging 25 km long trail, a dynamic 16 km short trail, and an 8 km non-competitive walk suitable for all ages.
The event welcomes both experienced athletes and leisure enthusiasts, promoting community spirit and showcasing the natural beauty of the Serra de Matos. Participants will experience technical trails with significant elevation changes and scenic views.
The race atmosphere encourages individual challenge and appreciation of the local environment, with a family-friendly walk included to engage all ages.
The 1st edition of Trail Montes da Chainça is a trail running event taking place on July 4, 2026, in Chainça, Santa Catarina da Serra. It features two race distances: a 20 km Trail and a 10 km Mini Trail.
The event is open to all participants and aims to promote outdoor sports while showcasing the natural trails and landscapes of the region. The courses include dirt paths, forest roads, and rural lanes, all clearly marked and supported by volunteers at key points.
Runners will enjoy a well-organized race atmosphere with refreshments provided along the routes and a final meal after the finish. Team competitions are also included, awarding the top three teams based on combined times.
The 36th Meia Maratona Cidade de Ovar will take place on October 4, 2026, in Ovar, Portugal. This road running event features a half marathon distance of 21.0975 km, along with a 10 km competitive race, a non-competitive walk, and a free mini-marathon for children aged 7 to 14.
The event is open to both federated and non-federated athletes, with foreign athletes allowed by invitation. It is part of the official national road race calendar and the World Athletics Global Calendar, and included in the Circuito Estrelas de Portugal series.
The race offers certified courses with official timing and classifications, supported by medical teams and security forces, and provides facilities such as showers for participants after the race.
The 1st Trail A.D.C. Grimancelos is a trail running event taking place on October 4, 2026, organized by the Associação Desportiva e Cultural de Grimancelos. The event aims to promote the local community from a sporting and social perspective.
The event features a 15 km timed trail run open to participants aged 18 and over, and an 8 km non-timed walk open to all ages, with minors required to be accompanied by an adult. The trail run includes varied terrain with elevation changes and technical difficulty.
Participants will enjoy a community-focused atmosphere with trophies awarded in multiple age categories for the trail run, including general and masters divisions, as well as a prize for the largest team. The walk offers a non-competitive option for a wide range of ages.
The IX Trail dos Carreteiros is a trail running event taking place on October 4, 2026, in the village of Roriz, Santo Tirso. It offers two trail distances of approximately 12 km and 22 km, as well as a non-competitive walk.
The event is open to all athletes without the need for a sports license, with participation available for minors under 18 only in the short trail and walk, with written authorization and accompaniment. The trails traverse local roads, technical single tracks, and rural paths, featuring cultural and patrimonial points of interest in Roriz.
The race atmosphere is recreational but timed, with individual bibs and public timing results. The event also includes team prizes and special medals for local residents, emphasizing community and tradition.
The Trilho dos Arneiros 2026 is a trail running event taking place on October 4, 2026, in Vila Nova da Rainha, Azambuja. It features three race options: a 21 km Trail, a 12 km Mini Trail, and an 8 km Walk.
The event is open to athletes aged 18 and over for the Trail, 16 and over for the Mini Trail, and the Walk is open to minors under 16 if accompanied by an adult. It is part of the Circuito do Torricado – Azambuja Trail Running series.
The course runs through forest trails and paths with marked routes and organizational support. The race offers a competitive atmosphere with age categories and prizes for top finishers, including medals for all participants.
Corrida dos Galos 2026 is a running event taking place on October 4, 2026, in Barcelos, Portugal. The event features a 10 km race, a 7 km walk, and children’s races with various distances.
The race and walk start at 09:00, and the children’s races begin at 11:00. The event is open to participants born up to 2010 for the race, up to 2021 for the walk, and children born between 2013 and 2022 for the kids’ races.
The event includes competitive and non-competitive categories, with trophies awarded in the main race and participation medals or diplomas for all finishers. The race atmosphere is family-friendly with a social focus on promoting youth sports participation.
The Trail Vale de Rans is a trail running event taking place on October 4, 2026, in Rans, Penafiel, Portugal. The event features three races: a Trail of approximately 16 km, a Mini Trail of approximately 10 km, and a non-competitive 10 km walk.
The Trail is open to adults only, the Mini Trail to participants aged 16 and over, and the walk is open to minors if accompanied by an adult. The race is held on trails and paths in the Rans parish, with a focus on mountain autonomy and physical preparedness.
The event is organized by Gang da Pedra—Associação de Atividades Desportivas and includes individual and team categories with prizes for top finishers. The race atmosphere is competitive with strict rules on conduct and race procedures.
The 28th Grande Prémio de Atletismo 3 Santos Populares / 3rd Corrida da Esperança Aristides De Sousa Mendes is a running race taking place on October 4, 2026, in Carregal do Sal, Portugal. The event features a main race of approximately 10,700 meters for Juniors, Seniors, and Veterans, and a 4,500-meter race for Juveniles.
This open event welcomes federated and non-federated athletes, as well as popular runners and individuals. The race starts at Casa/Museu Aristides De Sousa Mendes and finishes at the Grupo Desportivo 3 Santos Populares headquarters in Póvoa de Santo Amaro.
Alongside the races, there is also a walking event starting and finishing at the club’s headquarters. The event offers a festive atmosphere with prizes, refreshments, and T-shirts for registered participants.
The Volkswagen Run is a running event taking place on October 25, 2026, in Palmela, Portugal, at the Volkswagen Autoeuropa facilities. It features a main 10 km race, a 5 km walk, and Mini races for children with distances ranging from approximately 300 to 1000 meters depending on age category.
The main 10 km race is open to athletes born in 2007 or earlier (18+), while the walk is open to all ages. The Mini races are for children born between 2013 and 2021, with the youngest category allowing accompaniment by a guardian. The event offers a family-friendly atmosphere within the largest car factory in the country.
Participants can enjoy well-marked courses inside the Volkswagen Autoeuropa and adjacent industrial park, with hydration stations along the routes. The event includes categories for juniors, seniors, and various veteran age groups.