
Running
5 km
14 Races

The 3rd Trail da Lagoa 2026 is a trail running event taking place on September 27, 2026, in Airão São João, Guimarães. It offers three distances: a 20 km long trail, a 12 km mini trail, and an 8 km non-competitive walk.
The event is open to participants aged 18 and over for the long trail, 16 and over for the mini trail (with parental authorization), and all ages for the walk if accompanied by an adult. It is organized by Grupo Desportivo Airão – Curviã and features mountain trails, rural paths, and roads in the Guimarães municipality.
The race promises incredible scenery and a balance between effort and enjoyment, allowing participants to test their limits in a mountain environment. The event includes competitive and non-competitive options, making it accessible to a wide range of participants.
The 2nd Trail and Walk – OS LOBOS is a trail running and walking event taking place on September 27, 2026, in Graça do Divor, Évora. The event features a 15 km trail run and a 10 km walk, both starting and finishing at the local football field.
The trail run is open to athletes aged 16 and over, while the walk has no minimum age but minors must be accompanied by an adult. The race offers various age categories for competitive runners and includes monetary prizes and team classifications, creating a competitive yet community-focused atmosphere.
Participants will experience natural trail routes marked with ribbons and supported by the local municipality, with aid stations at multiple points. The event also provides post-race facilities such as showers at the sports club near the finish line.
The NAC Trail 2026 is a trail running event taking place on September 27, 2026, in Oliveira de Azeméis, Portugal, with start and finish at Parque Urbano de Cavaleiros in Santiago de Riba Ul. It features a competitive Trail Sprint of 17 km, a Mini Trail of approximately 10 km, and a non-competitive 10 km walk.
Open to participants aged 18 and over for the Trail Sprint and Mini Trail, with no age limit for the walk. The Trail Sprint is part of the I Circuito Distrital de Trail Running da Associação de Atletismo de Aveiro. The courses traverse trails and paths, including river crossings, offering a challenging natural terrain with significant elevation gain.
The event includes competitive and non-competitive options, creating an inclusive atmosphere for trail running enthusiasts and walkers alike.
The 4th edition of A Encosta is a trail running event with obstacles, taking place on September 27, 2026, in Alcobaça, Portugal. The race features a single lap of approximately 10 km through mixed trail and urban terrain, including various challenges along the route.
Participants compete in pairs connected by a device on one upper limb, which must not be removed during the race. There are two competitive categories: A Encosta – Corrida em Duplas (competitive with penalties) and A Encosta – Corrida em Duplas Fun (non-penalized, with indicative timing). Additionally, there is a non-competitive 8 km walk passing through the challenge points.
The event starts and finishes at the Alcobaça Castle, with staggered starts in boxes of four teams every two minutes. It offers a unique combination of trail running, teamwork, and obstacle challenges in a historic urban setting.
The 15th Edition of Trilhos dos Templários is a trail running event taking place on September 27, 2026, in Santa Cita, Tomar, Portugal. It offers multiple distances including a 32 km Long Trail, 20 km Short Trail, 14 km Mini Trail, 10 km Experience Trail, and a 10 km Walk.
The event is open to athletes of all nationalities and ages, with specific age categories and requirements for minors. The Long, Short, and Mini Trails are part of national and regional trail running circuits, while the Experience Trail and Walk are non-competitive.
Runners will enjoy challenging technical trails with significant elevation gain, historic routes linked to the Templar legacy, and a supportive race atmosphere. The start and finish are located at the Pavilhão da Associação Cultural e Recreativa de Santa Cita, with a prize ceremony and lunch included.
The 7th Trail dos Moinhos and 11th Caminhando will take place on September 27, 2026, in the parish of Frazão, Paços de Ferreira, Portugal. This event features two trail running races of 17 km and 11 km, as well as a non-competitive 9 km walk.
The trail races are open to participants aged 18 and over, while the walk has no age limit but minors must be accompanied by an adult. The event offers a unique experience through beautiful local landscapes, including historic mills and a passage through the Paços de Ferreira football stadium.
The atmosphere is community-focused with individual and team competitions, prizes for top finishers in various age categories, and awards for the largest team, making it a festive and inclusive event.
The 2nd Corrida para Todos is a solidarity running and walking event promoting inclusion through sport. It will take place on September 27, 2026, in São Brás de Alportel, starting and finishing at CMR Sul.
Participants can choose from three distances: an inclusive 2 km walk accessible to all ages and fitness levels, a 5 km run open to runners of all levels, and a new 10 km run consisting of two laps of the 5 km circuit for a greater challenge. The event encourages participation and community spirit without official rankings or prizes.
The race fosters an atmosphere of inclusion and equality, welcoming people with and without disabilities to share the experience in a supportive environment.
The 23rd Grande Prémio de Atletismo Feira D’Aires – Memorial Luis Filipe Branco is a running event taking place on September 27, 2026, at the Sanctuary of Nossa Senhora D’Aires in Viana do Alentejo, Évora. It features multiple race distances including a main 10 km race, as well as shorter races for youth categories and an 8.5 km guided walk.
The competition is open to both federated and non-federated athletes across various age groups from Benjamins to Veterans. The event honors the memory of Luís Filipe Martins Branco and promotes local heritage and sports participation.
The race atmosphere includes competitive races for all ages and a commemorative walk, with awards and prizes for top finishers, making it a community-focused and inclusive event.
The 2nd edition Fitup Trail is a trail running and walking event taking place on September 27, 2026, at Ginásio Fitup in Madalena do Pico, Azores. It offers three distances: Family Trail 5 km, Mini Trail 10 km, and Sprint Trail 18 km, each with different difficulty levels and elevation profiles.
The event is open to participants aged 12 and above for Mini Trail and 18+ for Sprint Trail, with younger children allowed in the Family Trail if accompanied by a responsible adult. It features competitive classifications and prizes for the Mini Trail and Sprint Trail, while the Family Trail is non-competitive and family-oriented.
The courses traverse natural trails, vineyard paths, and rural landscapes with marked routes and elevation gains up to 550 meters. The event fosters physical activity and personal challenge in a scenic Azorean setting, with a friendly and organized atmosphere.
The Regional Mountain Championship “Sobe e Desce” is a mountain running race taking place on September 27, 2026, in Querença – Loulé. The race covers a distance of 9 km with an elevation gain of 395 meters and a descent of 359 meters.
The competition is open exclusively to athletes competing in the SUB23 (including SUB20), Senior, and Veteran categories. Participants must register in advance and comply with the event regulations. The race is held on a dirt road with climbs and descents, requiring good physical condition and self-management of effort.
The event is organized by the Associação de Atletismo do Algarve with support from local entities, featuring individual and team classifications with trophies awarded to the top three in each category and gender.