
Running
5 km
13 Races

The Trail Rios e Levadas Teaga Aventura 2026 is a trail running event taking place on September 13, 2026, in the village of Santa Cruz – Arcozelo das Maias, Oliveira de Frades, Portugal. It offers three distances: a competitive 21 km long trail, a competitive 14 km short trail, and a non-competitive 10 km walk.
The event is open to athletes aged 16 and over, requiring physical preparedness and mountain autonomy. The courses run mostly on trails and paths with significant elevation gains, including 1000 meters for the 21 km and 650 meters for the 14 km.
The race starts and finishes at the Associação Académica de Santa Cruz headquarters, with a festive atmosphere including prize ceremonies and support for participants.
The VIII Corrida Sealand powered by West Life returns to Santa Cruz on 13 September 2026 for another edition celebrating road running along Portugal’s scenic west coast. Organised by Associação Sealand Santa Cruz, the event welcomes both competitive runners and recreational participants with a 10 km race and a 6 km walk.
Starting from Largo Jaime Baptista da Costa, the route showcases the coastal surroundings of Santa Cruz, combining fast roads with beautiful ocean views. Whether you’re aiming for a personal best or simply looking to enjoy an active morning by the sea, the event offers a welcoming atmosphere for participants of all abilities.
Every registered participant receives an official event kit, and all finishers are awarded a finisher medal, making this a great event for both experienced runners and newcomers.
The VIII Trail Boneca D’ouro 2026 is a trail running event taking place on September 13, 2026, in Sebolido, Penafiel, Portugal. It offers multiple distances including a challenging Ultra Trail Serra da Boneca of 46 km, a Trail Sprint of 23 km, a Mini-Trail of 12 km, and a 10 km walk.
The event is open to athletes aged 18 and over for most races, with the Mini-Trail allowing participants from 16 years old and the walk open to those 14 and older if accompanied by an adult. It is organized by Associação Para o Desenvolvimento de Sebolido and features scenic routes through Serra da Boneca, Rio Mau valley, Grutas das Banjas, and along the Douro River.
Participants will experience demanding mountainous terrain with significant elevation gains, making this event suitable for well-prepared trail runners. The race includes timed and classified competitions with awards for individual and team categories.
The 45th Corrida do Tejo is a historic 10 km road race taking place on September 13, 2026, in Oeiras, Portugal. The race follows a scenic route along Avenida Marginal from Algés to Praia da Torre, offering a unique riverside running experience.
Open to all runners aged 18 and over, the event features staggered starts by pace groups to ensure a smooth race flow. With a 2-hour time limit, it welcomes a wide range of participants, from elite athletes to recreational runners. The race is organized by the Municipality of Oeiras and is one of Portugal’s oldest and most emblematic 10 km races.
Alongside the main race, there is a Kids Race event, making it a family-friendly weekend. The race atmosphere combines competitive spirit with community engagement and festive support along the course.
The Trail CTR / Viver Santarém is a trail running event taking place on September 13, 2026, in Santarém at the Complexo Aquático de Santarém. It features competitive races including a 31 km Trail, 19 km Trail Sprint, a 12 km Mini-Trail, and a 10 km Walk.
The event is open to individuals over 18 years old for the Trail and Trail Sprint, while the Mini-Trail and Walk are open to all with a recommendation against participation by those under 16 years old. It is part of three competitive circuits: the National Trail Circuit (ATRP), the Regional Trail Circuit (AAS), and the Ribatejo Trail Circuit (CTR).
Unique to this event is the Kids Race CTR / McDonalds, a free race for children with distances adapted by age groups, held inside and outside the aquatic complex. The race atmosphere combines competitive spirit with family-friendly activities and offers access to the aquatic complex for all participants.
The 2nd Trail – ACR Calvariense 2026 is a trail running event taking place on September 13, 2026, in Calvaria de Cima, Porto de Mós. It features two main distances: a 17 km trail of medium difficulty and an 11 km mini-trail of low to medium difficulty, along with an 11 km walk.
The event is open to athletes aged 18 and over for the trail and mini-trail races, while the walk is open to all ages including minors accompanied by an adult. The races are part of the Porto de Mós Trail Trophy and offer a competitive yet inclusive atmosphere.
Participants will experience rural trails and municipal roads across Porto de Mós, Batalha, and Leiria, with marked routes and safety measures in place. The event also includes team classifications and prizes for top finishers and teams, making it a motivating challenge for trail runners.
The Trail dos Flamingos is a trail running event taking place on September 13, 2026, in Nadadouro, Caldas da Rainha, Portugal. It offers a Trail Sprint of 16 km, a 10 km walk, a 1.5 km CãoMinhada, and a 1.5 km Trail Kids race for children up to 12 years old.
The event welcomes participants aged 16 and older for the Trail Sprint, while the walk and CãoMinhada are open to all physically able individuals, with a recommendation against participation by children under 10. The Kids Trail is designed for children up to 12 years old. The race features a varied course through trails, paths, and dirt roads in the Nadadouro and surrounding parishes.
With age categories for men and women and team awards, the Trail dos Flamingos fosters a competitive yet inclusive atmosphere. The event also includes trophies for top finishers and the most numerous team, making it suitable for individual and collective participation.
The Nexe 107 1.2 – Trail Ultra Endurance is a trail running event taking place on September 18 and 19, 2026, in Santa Bárbara de Nexe, Portugal. It features a challenging circular course of 107 km with significant elevation gain, alongside relay and ultra trail options.
Participants can compete solo over 107 km, in two-person relay teams splitting the distance into 52 km and 55 km legs, or in a 55 km ultra trail race. The event is open to all athletes and is part of regional and national ultra trail circuits, including the Ultra-Trail du Mont Blanc (UTMB) series.
The race route includes narrow trails, wide paths, rocky zones, and some paved sections, showcasing the scenic barrocal hills and Algarve mountains. The event offers a demanding endurance challenge with a festive and competitive atmosphere supported by local authorities.
The X TdM Trail dos Morcegos by Mitsubishi Motors is a trail running event held on September 19, 2026, in Ponta Delgada, Portugal. It features five races: Ultra Trail (53.2 km with 2300 m ascent), Trail (34.4 km with 1590 m ascent), Trail Sprint (18.9 km with 670 m ascent), Caminhada (6.5 km), and Kids (1.9 km), all finishing at Centro Social e Paroquial Nossa Senhora das Neves.
Open to all athletes aged 18+ for Ultra and Trail, 16+ for Trail Sprint, and younger categories for Caminhada and Kids with supervision. The Ultra and Trail races are classified under ITRA and UTMB, contributing points to regional trail running circuits, attracting competitive runners seeking ranking points.
The courses traverse scenic trails and paths in the municipality of Ponta Delgada with significant elevation changes, providing a challenging yet rewarding experience. The event atmosphere is competitive yet inclusive, with races for all ages and a non-competitive Caminhada.
The Tua Festival de Percursos Pedestres Carrazeda de Ansiães is a trail running event taking place on September 19-20, 2026, in Carrazeda de Ansiães, Portugal. It is part of a series of five weekend activities held throughout the year across the five municipalities of the Vale do Tua region.
The event offers various trail running routes suitable for different age categories, including Juvenile and Open categories for both males and females. It is organized by the Parque Natural Regional do Vale do Tua, highlighting the natural beauty of the region.