
Running
5 km
13 Races

The 6th Edition Barreiro São Silvestre is a running event featuring a 10 km race and a 6 km walk, taking place on December 1, 2026, at Rua Maputo in Barreiro. Both the race and the walk start at 16:30.
The race is open to all individuals aged 18 and over, while the walk is open to all age groups. Participants will experience a well-organized event with liquid refreshment stations at 5 km for the race and both liquid and solid refreshments at the finish line.
All finishers receive a metal finisher medal, and there are cash prizes for the top 10 overall male and female runners, as well as trophies for the top three in each age category, creating a competitive and festive atmosphere.
EPIC Azores 2026 is a trail running event taking place on December 4-5, 2026, on São Miguel Island in the Azores, Portugal. The event features six competitive races ranging from 3 km to 167 km, including EPIC100M (167 km), EPIC100K (108 km), EPIC60 (63 km), EPIC30 (34 km), EPIC15 (17 km), and EPIC_Kids (3 km), plus a non-competitive EPIC_DayWalk.
The races are open to athletes meeting minimum age requirements, with the main distances requiring participants to be at least 18 years old. The event is certified by the International Trail Run Association (ITRA), UTMB World Series, and the Portuguese Trail Running Association, and is part of the São Miguel Trail Circuit.
Runners will experience challenging mountainous terrain with significant elevation gains, traversing five municipalities with diverse landscapes including volcanic lakes, laurel forests, and coastal cliffs. The event emphasizes endurance, respect, and environmental sustainability, including a strict zero-plastic policy.
The São Silvestre de Vila Real de Sto. António – Monte Gordo 2026 is a road running event taking place on December 5, 2026, in Vila Real de Santo António, Portugal. The event includes a 10 km race, a 5 km walk, and youth races, all held on homologated courses following World Athletics guidelines.
Registration is mandatory and open to all, with free entry for youth categories. The event supports local volunteer firefighters through a solidarity walk. It offers a festive atmosphere with multiple age categories and prizes for top finishers, including trophies and special awards.
The race routes feature urban coastal landscapes with accessible facilities such as changing rooms and portable toilets. The event also includes a prize ceremony and a kit for participants, making it a well-organized community sporting occasion.
The São Silvestre de Barcelos 2026 is a running event taking place on December 5, 2026, in Barcelos, Portugal. It includes a main race of approximately 10 km, a walk of about 5 km, and children’s races with various distances.
The event is open to participants born up to 2010 for the main race and up to 2021 for the walk, with children’s races for those born between 2013 and 2022. The race and walk have time limits of 2 hours and 15 minutes respectively, and the children’s races are non-competitive.
The start and finish for the main race and walk are at Avenida da Liberdade, Barcelos, while the children’s races start and finish at Parque da Cidade de Barcelos. The event offers a festive atmosphere with races for all ages and includes a social children’s race to promote youth sports participation.
The Maratona do Algarve 2026 is a running event scheduled for December 6, 2026, with start and finish at Marina de Vilamoura. It features multiple race distances including a full marathon (42.195 km), half marathon (21.0975 km), 10K run, and a 5 km solidarity walk.
The races are open to participants born in specified years or earlier, with the marathon and half marathon requiring participants born in 2006 or earlier, and the 10K for those born in 2008 or earlier. The solidarity walk is open to all ages and is non-competitive.
The event follows strict regulations from the Portuguese Athletics Federation and World Athletics, offering a festive atmosphere with a variety of distances to accommodate different runners and walkers.
The 4th Edition of the São Silvestre de Almeirim is a 10 km road running race taking place on December 12, 2026, in Almeirim, Portugal. The event features a certified circuit by World Athletics with official timing at 5 km and 10 km marks.
In addition to the main 10 km race, there is a Mini/Walk event of approximately 5 km, offering options for different fitness levels. The race is organized by Associação 20 Kms de Almeirim.
The 48th edition of the REMAX WHITE São Silvestre de Coimbra will take place on December 12, 2026, in Coimbra, Portugal. This running event features a 10 km race and a 5 km walk, welcoming participants of various ages and abilities.
The race is open to athletes registered with any association in the country, popular organizations, schools, or individual runners, with a minimum age of 18 years for the race and no age limit for the walk. The event maintains the tradition of one of the oldest São Silvestre races in Portugal, offering a festive atmosphere before the Christmas season.
Participants will enjoy a well-organized race with chip timing, personalized bibs, and a comprehensive athlete kit. The event also includes a Mini São Silvestre for younger participants, making it inclusive for families and all age groups.
The 62nd São Silvestre de Ponta Delgada is a running event taking place on December 12, 2026, in Ponta Delgada, Azores. It features two running courses and one walking route, including a Mini-Run of 1.3 km for younger and adapted sport categories, a main race of 6.2 km for other age groups, and a 4 km walk.
The race is open to both federated and non-federated athletes across multiple age categories, from children to veterans, including adapted sport participants. It offers individual and team classifications with trophies and monetary prizes for various categories.
The event has a festive atmosphere with a broad participant profile, including children, adults, and adapted sport athletes, making it inclusive and community-oriented.
The 3º Trail Winter Challenge S.A. – Vila Galé is a trail running event scheduled for December 13, 2026, in Ericeira, starting and finishing at the Vila Galé Hotel. It features three distances: a long trail of approximately 20 km, a short trail of around 14 km, and a leisure walk of about 12 km. The event is open to all participants aged 18 and older, with competitive classifications for the trail distances and no classification for the walk.
This race is part of the Circuito Challenge S.A. 2026, offering a unique opportunity for participants to compete in a series of three trail challenges throughout the year. The course runs mostly through natural trails with stunning views of the coastline, combining interior paths with scenic sea vistas, offering a beautiful and challenging environment.
The atmosphere is community-oriented and environmentally conscious, promoting trail running with zero environmental impact and initiatives like plogging during the walk. The event also includes prizes for top finishers, the largest team, and oldest participants, along with a unique finisher medal in puzzle format tying the three races in the circuit together. The event caters to competitive runners and leisure walkers alike, encouraging participation from a broad range of ages and skill levels.
The 2nd edition of São Silvestre de Arrifana is a running event taking place on December 13, 2026, in Arrifana, Santa Maria da Feira. The race starts and finishes at Largo Manuel José Pereira at 18:00.
The event offers a 10 km race and a 5 km family walk. It is open to various age categories for both men and women, including senior and veteran divisions.
The race features a single aid station at the 5 km mark and a maximum duration of 2 hours. The event atmosphere is community-oriented with a family walk included.