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14 Races

The 12th Corrida da República is a city running event taking place on October 5, 2026, in Rio Tinto, Portugal. It features a 10 km race and a 5 km walk along the iconic Avenida da Conduta and other local landmarks.
The 10 km race is open to male and female runners across various age categories from 18 years and older, while the 5 km walk is non-competitive and open to all ages, requiring participants to wear the official event shirt. The event celebrates sport, health, and community spirit in a festive atmosphere.
The Douro Ultra Trail 2026 is a trail running event taking place on October 9-10, 2026, in Peso da Régua, Portugal. It features four race distances: approximately 100 km (Ultra Trail Endurance), 50 km (Trail Longo), 28 km (Trail), and 15 km (Trail Curto).
Participants must be at least 18 years old for the Ultra Trail Endurance and Trail Longo races, while minors can participate in the shorter distances if accompanied by a responsible adult. The event allows individual and duo participation for the longer distances, emphasizing self-sufficiency and endurance in mountainous terrain with significant elevation gains.
The race courses include a variety of natural trails, forest roads, and some asphalt sections, with challenging elevation profiles and strict time cut-offs. The event offers a competitive atmosphere with individual, duo, and team classifications and podium awards.
The V Trail do Queijo da Fajãzinha is a trail running and walking event taking place on October 10, 2026, on Ilha das Flores, Azores. It offers multiple distances: 42 km, 21 km, 11 km trail runs, a 6 km walk, and a 1 km kids’ race.
Open to participants aged 18+ for the longer distances, 16+ for the 11 km, and 6-12 years for the kids’ race, with no minimum age for the walk if accompanied by an adult. The event is part of the 2027 ATRP national trail running circuit and the São Miguel Island Trail Run circuit.
The courses traverse historic trails and stunning natural landscapes of the island, including lagoons, waterfalls, and protected flora and fauna areas, providing a unique connection with nature and local culture. The event fosters a community atmosphere suitable for families and trail enthusiasts alike.
The EDP Lisbon Marathon 2026 is a prestigious marathon race held on October 10, 2026, in Lisbon, Portugal. This event features a classic marathon distance of 42.195 kilometers and is part of the World Athletics calendar with the ‘World Athletics Elite Label’, attracting top international elite athletes as well as thousands of amateur runners.
The race course starts at Estrada N6-7 in Carcavelos and finishes at the iconic Praça do Comércio, offering participants stunning views along the sea and river sides. The marathon is open to runners aged 18 and above, with a maximum limit of 18,000 participants. It is celebrated for its scenic route and festive atmosphere, endorsed by major media like Forbes and Huffington Post.
The event emphasizes inclusivity, allowing participation of athletes with visual impairments and those with mobility challenges using wheelchairs (assisted), ensuring equal opportunities. The race does not mention team or relay categories but offers a rich individual marathon experience in a world-class setting.
The EDP New Generation 2026 is a children’s running event taking place on October 10, 2026, in Lisbon, Portugal. It is part of the official program of the EDP Lisbon Marathon and is specifically designed for young athletes aged 6 to 17 years.
The race features multiple distance options tailored to age groups, ranging from 600 meters up to 2,500 meters. It is open to all youth athletes within the specified age categories without the need for a sports license, promoting early engagement in official athletics competitions under the National Road Championship for Youth.
The event is held around the Rossio dos Olivais area, close to the Meo Arena, offering a safe and festive atmosphere for young runners. Participants receive official race kits and medals, fostering a memorable and encouraging experience for the next generation of runners.
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.
TRYKA Grand Finale is a functional fitness race event taking place on 10th October 2026 at the FIL Lisbon Exhibition and Congress Centre in Lisbon, Portugal. The event features multiple race categories and skill levels designed to engage individuals, gyms, and companies.
The race formats include TRYKA 800 and TRYKA 500, combining running and workout stations with distances of 8 x 800m runs or 8 x 500m runs plus a final 40m sprint. Categories include Men’s, Women’s, Mixed, Open, Pro, Doubles, and Relay divisions.
The event is inclusive and competitive, welcoming all performers from across the year without a qualification process. Participants race within age divisions and receive finisher’s patches, with podium finishers awarded iconic medals that can combine into a trophy for season winners.
The 5th Corrida Solidária – Aveiro é Nosso is a running and walking event taking place on October 10, 2026, at the University of Aveiro campus in Santiago, Aveiro. It features a 10 km race and a 5 km solidarity walk, both starting and finishing near the Casa do Estudante.
The race is open to participants aged 18 and over, with minors allowed to participate with legal guardian consent. The walk is open to all ages. The event promotes healthy living, physical activity, and supports a charitable cause, creating a community-focused atmosphere.
The Corrida Outubro Rosa is a running event taking place on October 10, 2026, in Coimbra, Portugal. This race is part of a social awareness initiative focused on breast cancer prevention and health promotion.
The event welcomes participants across various age categories including juniors, seniors, and veterans, fostering a spirit of solidarity and commitment through each step and kilometer.
The AÇR Fitness Challenge is a hybrid competition combining running and various functional challenges, taking place on October 10 and 11, 2026, in Côja, Arganil, Portugal. The event features two formats: AÇR FULL on October 10 and AÇR HALF on October 11, with the latter being a reduced version of the full competition.
Participants can compete individually or in teams of two (male, female, or mixed pairs), with age categories ranging from 16 years and above. The race includes a sequence of running segments interspersed with functional stations such as sled push, burpees over log, wall balls, and weighted lunges, covering approximately 5.6 km in total for the full format.
The event emphasizes strict adherence to the order of stations and running segments, with penalties for infractions. It offers a competitive yet inclusive atmosphere without PRO categories, welcoming athletes with a minimum age of 16 years.