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14 Races

Trail Abrantes 100 is a trail running event scheduled for October 10, 2026, in Abrantes, Portugal. The event offers multiple race distances including 100 km solo, 50 km solo, 25 km solo, 10 km solo, relay teams of 2 or 4 members, and special races for people with disabilities, as well as non-competitive walking and kids’ races.
The race is open to participants aged 20 and above for the longest distances and 18 and above for shorter distances, with no age limit for disability races and no minimum age for the walking event. It is certified by the Portuguese Trail Running Association and recognized by the International Trail Running Association as a UTMB World Series Qualifier, integrating national trail circuits.
The course features semi-autonomous trail running with mandatory equipment and aid stations, and includes transitions for relay teams. The event promotes environmental awareness and local cultural and natural heritage, offering a challenging and well-organized trail running experience.
The Hyundai Meia Maratona 2026 is a half marathon race taking place on October 11, 2026, in Lisbon, Portugal. The race covers the official half marathon distance of 21.097 kilometers, starting on the Vasco da Gama Bridge and finishing at the historic Praça do Comércio by the Tagus River.
This event is open to all runners aged 18 and over, with a maximum of 11,000 participants. It features a competitive elite field, as it is part of the World Athletics calendar with the prestigious World Athletics Elite Label. The race attracts top international athletes as well as thousands of recreational runners, combining high-level competition with the unique urban landscape of Lisbon.
The race atmosphere is vibrant and festive, supported by the local municipality and other official entities. The event includes multiple starting corrals based on performance times and pacers to help runners meet their goals. The race emphasizes safety and support, with well-placed aid stations and medical assistance along the route, making it an inspiring experience for all participants.
The EDP 8K 2026 is a running race taking place on October 11, 2026, in Lisbon, Portugal. The event starts at the Vasco da Gama Bridge and finishes at the Alameda dos Oceanos near the Pavilion of Portugal, providing a unique experience of running across one of Lisbon’s iconic landmarks with stunning views over the Tagus River and the city.
This race features a single distance of 8 kilometers and is open to participants aged 9 and above, with minors required to be accompanied by an adult. It is part of the program of the EDP Marathon of Lisbon, aligning with the Hyundai Half Marathon and offering a shared course for much of the route. The event is non-competitive in nature but awards prizes to the first three male and female finishers.
The atmosphere of the EDP 8K is inclusive and festive, welcoming a large field with a participant limit of 7,000 runners. The race includes dedicated provisions for athletes with disabilities, including participants with visual impairment and those using wheelchairs, ensuring accessibility and equality. The event also features official hydration points and the organizational support typical of major urban races.
The Trail do Aqueduto is a trail running event taking place on October 11, 2026, in Paredes, Portugal. It features four races: a 33 km long trail, a 23 km trail, a 13 km short trail, and a 9 km non-competitive walk, all starting and finishing at the Campo de Golfe do Aqueduto.
Participants must be at least 18 years old for the long and regular trail, 16 years for the short trail, and it is recommended that walkers be at least 8 years old. The event is part of the ATRP certification and counts towards the National Circuits, Porto Trail Series, and UTMB Index, offering access to major international trail events.
The courses run mostly on trails and paths through several parishes in the Paredes municipality, with significant elevation gains, providing a challenging and scenic experience for trail runners of various levels.
The 3rd Trail Maçã Bravo de Esmolfe will take place on October 11, 2026, in Esmolfe, Penalva do Castelo, Viseu. This trail running event offers three routes: a Long Trail of approximately 21 km with 700 m elevation gain, a Short Trail of approximately 15 km with 500 m elevation gain, and a 9 km walk with 200 m elevation gain.
The event is open to participants aged 16 and over for the trail distances, while the walk has no age restrictions but minors must be accompanied by a legal guardian. Registration is done online with payment confirmation required. The event includes timing, personal accident insurance, and a finisher medal for trail participants.
Participants will enjoy the natural marked trails with solid and liquid aid stations, technical t-shirts, and local Maçã Bravo apples as gifts. The race atmosphere is community-oriented with prizes for top finishers and the most numerous teams, featuring regional products.
The Lynx Duplas Albufeira 2026 is an obstacle race taking place on October 11, 2026, at the Pista de Corta Mato das Açoteias in Albufeira, Portugal. This race is designed for teams of two, with male, female, and mixed categories available.
The course covers 7 km with 23 obstacles plus an additional 2 km of ergometer challenges, including running, strength, endurance, and suspension elements. Teams must complete the course together, overcoming obstacles and finishing simultaneously.
The event promises a demanding and strategic race experience with limited registrations, making it a unique challenge for obstacle race enthusiasts.
The Corrida Sporting is a 10 km running race taking place on November 15, 2026, in Lisbon. This event welcomes participants of all ages, including a children’s race for ages 5 to 13 and a 4 km family walk, making it a day full of sport and community spirit.
Organized by Fundação Sporting, the race offers an opportunity to paint the streets of Lisbon in green and white, celebrating the Sporting community with a festive and inclusive atmosphere.
The UTAX AXtrail®2026 is a trail running event to be held from October 16 to 18, 2026, in Castanheira de Pera, Portugal. It offers a variety of competitive race distances including a challenging 107 km UTAX ultra trail, 56 km TSL, 32 km TX, 16 km MTX, and an 8 km Caminho do Xisto trail, ensuring there are options for runners at different levels.
The event is open to individual participants with minimum age requirements varying by race distance, and it is part of a broader AXtrail®series. The courses traverse the natural beauty of the Aldeias do Xisto territory, combining demanding mountain terrain with scenic paths. The race atmosphere blends competitive spirit with community and social elements, including additional events such as AXtrail Kids and AXtrail da Inclusão, making it an inclusive and festive experience.
Team classifications and awards are included in some races (UTAX, TSL, TX), and the event features robust logistical support including aid stations, safety teams, and post-race recovery facilities, enhancing the overall experience for participants.
Só Para Bravos is a firefighter-inspired endurance challenge organized by the Entroncamento Volunteer Fire Brigade, designed to test the physical and mental resilience of participants through a demanding course completed in full wildfire protection equipment.
Held inside Parque Verde do Bonito, the event recreates operational conditions faced by emergency and civil protection forces, requiring all participants to complete an approximately 1.5 km mixed-terrain route while carrying full forest firefighting PPE, including Fire Shelter equipment.
Open to firefighters, forest sapper teams, armed forces and other civil protection entities, the challenge combines endurance, discipline and operational readiness in a unique competition environment focused on resilience and overcoming limits.