The 37th Corrida da Festa do Avante! 2026 is a 10 km running race taking place on September 6, 2026, starting at Avenida Silva Gomes near E-Leclerc in Amora, Portugal. The route leads towards the Festa do Avante! at Quinta da Atalaia, with a turnaround near the 25 de Abril stage, returning to the start and finishing there.
This open race welcomes club representatives, federated or not, associations, and individual athletes. The course is homologated by the Portuguese Athletics Federation, ensuring official standards and competitive integrity.
The event promotes sportsmanship, solidarity, and the values of sport as a unifying activity, integrated within the cultural and political program of the Festa do Avante! It offers a festive atmosphere encouraging participation from a broad community.
The 11th Edition of the PIRILAMPOS NIGHT RUN BAJOUCA is a nighttime running race scheduled for September 12, 2026, in Bajouca, Leiria. The race starts and finishes at the Bajouca Athletics Track, offering a unique adventure-style course approximately 5 km long. The route features various obstacles and surprises, adding an exciting challenge for participants.
The race is open to all age groups, including categories for youth and adults, and involves timed individual starts in groups of five, spaced 20 seconds apart according to athletes’ best 5 km times. The course passes through several local olarias (pottery workshops) and regional points of interest, blending cultural elements with the physical challenge.
The event promises an engaging atmosphere with a mix of adventure and cultural exploration, requiring participants to use a headlamp or flashlight and reflective gear for safety. There is also a walking event starting at 20:35, open to all categories, making the event inclusive and family-friendly.
The 2nd Vila Nova da Barquinha Race is a running event scheduled for September 12, 2026, starting at 7 PM in Vila Nova da Barquinha. It features a 10 km race and a 5 km walk, welcoming participants of various ages and fitness levels.
The 10 km race is open to runners aged 18 and above, while the 5 km walk has no age limit. The event offers a festive atmosphere suitable for families and individuals alike, with hydration stations at 5 km and at the finish line.
Participants can enjoy a well-organized evening race with official timing chips, awards for top finishers, and a commemorative souvenir for all finishers.
The Benedita Half Marathon 2026 takes place on September 13, 2026, in Benedita, Alcobaça, Portugal. Organized by the Bombeiros Voluntários de Benedita with technical management by Nativewarriors, the event brings together several running activities designed for athletes of different levels.
The event program includes a Half Marathon (21 km), a 10 km race, a 5 km walk, and a Kids Run (500 m). With competitive races and family-friendly activities, the event promotes participation from both competitive runners and recreational participants.
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 IV Trail do Cerco is a trail running event taking place on September 13, 2026, in Celorico da Beira, Portugal. It features multiple distances including a long trail of approximately 24 km, a short trail of approximately 14 km, a mini trail of approximately 9 km, and a 9 km walk.
The event is open to all participants aged 18 and over for the long and short trails, with younger participants aged 11 to 14 allowed in the mini trail with parental consent. It is part of the Circuito de Trail da Beira Alta 2026 and is the 7th stage of this series, integrated into the annual festivities of Santa Eufemia.
The trails predominantly run through rural paths, dirt roads, and streams surrounding nearby villages, offering a natural and challenging mountainous terrain with significant elevation gains.
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 Trail Entre Douro e Tua 2026 is a trail running event taking place on September 13, 2026, in Carrazeda de Ansiães, Portugal. It features three competitive races: a long trail of 32 km, a short trail of 21 km, and a mini trail of 13 km, as well as a non-competitive walk.
The event is open to participants aged 16 and above depending on the race, with no age limit for the walk. It is part of the ATRP National Trail Circuit series, with the long trail scoring for the Trail Circuit, the short trail for the Sprint Circuit, and the mini trail for the Youth Circuit.
The courses traverse rural, agricultural, and mountainous terrain with challenging elevation profiles, crossing several villages in the Bragança district. The race atmosphere is competitive and demanding, with strict rules and mandatory equipment to ensure safety and fairness.
The VIII Corrida Sealand Santa Cruz is a running event scheduled for September 13, 2026, at the Aeródromo in Santa Cruz. It features a 10 km race and a 6 km walk, offering options for different fitness levels.
The event is organized by Associação Sealand Santa Cruz and welcomes participants to enjoy a community-oriented race experience. More details about the event will be provided soon.
The 11th edition of Leiria Run is a running event taking place on September 19, 2026, in Leiria, Portugal. It features a 14 km race and a 9 km walk, both starting in the city center and finishing at the Municipal Stadium Dr. Magalhães Pessoa.
The race is open to all participants born on or before September 15, 2008, excluding minors under 18 years old. The event offers a festive atmosphere with music, food, and drinks after the race, including an awards ceremony.
Participants will experience running through unexpected city locations, including a guaranteed river crossing, making it a unique urban race experience.
