
Running
5 km
13 Races

The 12th Corrida São Silvestre da Golegã is a running event scheduled for December 18, 2026, in Golegã, Portugal. The race features a 10 km course starting and finishing at the Pórtico de Entrada da Vila da Golegã, with an additional 5 km walk event.
The race is open to all individuals in suitable physical condition, including minors under 18 who must present a signed responsibility waiver. The event offers competitive categories by age and gender, with prizes for top finishers and teams.
The race takes place on city streets with water stations and is supported by safety personnel, creating a festive and competitive atmosphere. Participants receive a race kit including a t-shirt and dorsal number, with showers and changing facilities available.
The 4th São Silvestre de Lourosa will take place on December 19, 2026, in Lourosa, Santa Maria da Feira. This road running event offers a 10-kilometer race and a walking option, encouraging physical activity among participants.
The event is open to the public and aims to promote health and community engagement through running and walking. It is organized by Lourosa em Movimento, JF Lourosa, and CM Santa Maria da Feira, fostering a festive and inclusive atmosphere.
The 19th edition of the LIDL São Silvestre de Lisboa will take place on December 26, 2026, in Lisbon. This is a 10 km road race starting and finishing on Avenida da Liberdade, offering a unique opportunity to run at the rhythm of the capital city.
The race is open to all participants and features starting blocks based on recent 10 km race times to ensure fair competition. The event includes a festive atmosphere with pacers available for different target paces and a special competition between men and women elites.
Participants can enjoy a well-organized race with a scenic urban course passing through iconic Lisbon locations such as Praça dos Restauradores, Rossio, Cais do Sodré, and Praça do Comércio, culminating in a podium ceremony shortly after the finish.
The Vulcan Trail 2027 is a trail running event taking place on January 3, 2027, in Igreja Nova, Mafra, Lisbon district. It features three races: a Long Trail of over 20 km, a Short Trail of over 12 km, and a Walk.
Open to participants aged 18 and over, the event promotes tourism, environmental awareness, and sport in natural settings. The race offers a challenging course with positive and negative elevation changes, and a time limit of 4 hours for completion.
The event includes individual competitions for men and women across various age categories, with trophies awarded to top finishers and teams, creating a competitive and community atmosphere.
The Grande Corrida de Ano Novo 2027 is a running event taking place on January 3, 2027, with start and finish at the iconic Praça do Comércio in Lisbon. It offers three distances: a 10 km race, a 5 km mini-race/walk, and a 400 m Kids Race.
The 10 km race is open to all runners aged 18 and over, while the 5 km walk is open to all ages, and the Kids Race is for children up to 12 years old. The course passes through some of Lisbon’s most famous streets and squares, including Rua do Ouro, Rua da Prata, Rossio, and Restauradores, providing a unique urban running experience.
The event has a festive atmosphere welcoming beginners and experienced runners alike, with trophies awarded to the top 5 overall male and female finishers in the 10 km race.
Vouga Trail 2027 is a trail running event taking place from January 8 to 10, 2027, in Sever do Vouga, Portugal. The event offers multiple race distances including Ultra (55 km), Long (38 km), Short (20 km), Mini (14 km), Uphill (5 km), a 12 km walk, and kids’ races ranging from 500 to 2000 meters.
Open to athletes aged 18 and over for competitive races, with exceptions for younger participants in the Mini, Walk, and Kids categories with parental authorization. The event is organized by Associação AZtrail in partnership with the Municipality of Sever do Vouga and features challenging mountainous terrain with significant elevation gains, running through natural heritage areas including Serra da Freita, Arestal, and Ladário.
The event includes social and family-oriented activities such as the Vouga Kids race and a non-competitive walk, creating a festive and inclusive atmosphere. The race routes start and finish at the Pavilhão Gimnodesportivo de Sever do Vouga and include a unique 3-stage Green Stages race totaling approximately 65 km over three days.
The Arena Shopping Half Marathon Torres Vedras 2027 is a running event featuring distances of 21 km, 10 km, and a 5 km family walk. It takes place in Torres Vedras, a region rich in natural beauty and historical heritage, including archaeological sites, Roman settlements, medieval churches, and fortresses.
The event attracts over a thousand athletes and offers a challenge for runners passionate about the half marathon distance, as well as options for shorter distances and family participation. The race combines sport with the cultural and scenic appeal of the area.
Terra de Gigantes is an endurance ultra trail race taking place from January 14 to 17, 2027, in Portugal. The race covers a challenging distance of 303.8 km with 10,815 meters of positive elevation gain, starting at Torre in Serra da Estrela and finishing at Nazaré.
This non-stop race requires GPS navigation and semi-self-sufficiency, with a time limit of 74 hours. Participation is open to athletes aged 20 and above with prior experience in long-distance races of 100 km or more and GPS navigation skills. The course traverses diverse landscapes including mountain trails, historical villages, and coastal areas, offering a unique and demanding adventure.
The event features support bases along the route for rest and resupply, strict rules on external assistance, and a strong emphasis on individual endurance and responsibility. It culminates in a celebration ceremony in Nazaré, honoring all finishers and top performers.
The Linhas de Torres 100 is a trail running event taking place on January 29 and 30, 2027, in Torres Vedras, Portugal, with the finish line at Expo Torres. It offers multiple race distances including solo and relay options for 100 km, as well as shorter distances of 50 km, 30 km, 20 km, and 10 km, plus walking and children’s races.
This event is open to participants aged 18 and over (with some exceptions for younger athletes in shorter distances) and is part of several national trail running circuits certified by the Portuguese Trail Running Association (ATRP). The race courses traverse the historic Linhas de Torres Vedras defensive lines, offering a unique blend of natural and cultural heritage in a semi-autonomous trail running format.
The atmosphere combines competitive endurance racing with family-friendly activities including ecological walks and free children’s races, making it inclusive for all ages and abilities.