{"id":60607,"date":"2026-07-06T17:33:04","date_gmt":"2026-07-06T16:33:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/racefinder.pt\/?p=60607"},"modified":"2026-07-06T17:36:18","modified_gmt":"2026-07-06T16:36:18","slug":"how-to-prepare-for-your-autumn-running-season-10-races-worth-adding-to-your-calendar","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/racefinder.pt\/en\/how-to-prepare-for-your-autumn-running-season-10-races-worth-adding-to-your-calendar\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Prepare for Your Autumn Running Season: Races Worth Adding to Your Calendar"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Summer is often a time to slow down, enjoy holidays and train with a little less pressure. But it&#8217;s also the perfect opportunity to start planning your next running goals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>From September onwards, Portugal&#8217;s race calendar comes back to life. Cooler temperatures, ideal running conditions and a packed schedule of road races and trail events make autumn one of the best seasons to race.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you haven&#8217;t planned your next challenge yet, here are a few events worth considering.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/racefinder.pt\/en\/event\/10th-great-prize-of-vale-grande-2026\/\">1. 10th Grande Pr\u00e9mio do Vale Grande<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>\ud83d\udcc5 <strong>5 October 2026<\/strong><br>\ud83d\udccd <strong>Odivelas<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A great event to kick off your autumn racing season. Fast, accessible and suitable for runners of all levels.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/racefinder.pt\/en\/event\/2nd-hiper-activo-trail\/\">2. II Trail Hiper Activo<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>\ud83d\udcc5 <strong>18 October 2026<\/strong><br>\ud83d\udccd <strong>Mafra<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Perfect for runners looking to get back onto the trails after summer, with beautiful scenery and routes for different experience levels.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/racefinder.pt\/en\/event\/7th-consilcar-oeiras-trail\/\">3. 7th Consilcar Oeiras Trail<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>\ud83d\udcc5 <strong>22 November 2026<\/strong><br>\ud83d\udccd <strong>Oeiras<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>An excellent way to finish the trail running season while enjoying the natural landscapes around Oeiras.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/racefinder.pt\/en\/events\/running\/10-km\/\">4. Choose a 10K goal<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Autumn offers ideal conditions to chase a new personal best. Cooler weather often leads to faster performances compared to the summer months.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/racefinder.pt\/en\/events\/running\/trail-run\/\">5. Try trail running<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If you&#8217;ve never entered a trail race before, October is one of the best times to start. Comfortable temperatures and a wide variety of beginner-friendly events make it the perfect introduction.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"http:\/\/racefinder.pt\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"racefinder.pt\">6. Set a target race<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Having a goal event gives structure to your training and helps you stay motivated. Whether it&#8217;s a 10K, half marathon or trail race, choosing a date makes training much more focused.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why plan your season early?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>More and more runners are planning their race calendars months in advance. Doing so allows you to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>build a better training plan;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>secure lower registration prices;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>book accommodation early when needed;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>create a balanced race schedule throughout the season.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Many popular races also sell out well before race day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Find your next race<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>RaceFinder brings together hundreds of running, trail, cycling, swimming and triathlon events across Portugal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you&#8217;re looking for your next challenge, now is the perfect time to start planning your autumn season.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\ud83d\udc49 Browse the full <a href=\"http:\/\/racefinder.pt\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"racefinder.pt\">RaceFinder<\/a> calendar and discover your next race.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Summer is often a time to slow down, enjoy holidays and train with a little less pressure. 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