Summer may be over, but the running season certainly is not.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
From October through December, the calendar is still packed with running races in Portugal<\/strong>, ranging from fast road 10Ks and half marathons to mountain races and long trail challenges.<\/p>\n\n\n\n So if you still have room for one more goal before turning your attention to 2027, these seven races are worth adding to your calendar.<\/p>\n\n\n\n October begins in the Algarve with the 6th Corrida Cidade de Faro<\/strong>, featuring a main 10 km road race alongside races for younger age groups.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Open to both affiliated and non-affiliated runners, the event is an accessible option for anyone looking for an autumn 10K \u2014 whether the goal is simply to race again or chase a faster time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n It is also a good excuse to combine a race weekend with a few days in southern Portugal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n View Corrida Cidade de Faro on RaceFinder<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n One day later, Odivelas hosts the 10th Grande Pr\u00e9mio do Vale Grande<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The programme includes 10 km and 5 km races<\/strong>, as well as a walk and children’s events, making it suitable for several levels of runner.<\/p>\n\n\n\n For those based around Lisbon who want another race before the end of the year without committing to a half marathon, either distance can make an excellent October target.<\/p>\n\n\n\n View Grande Pr\u00e9mio do Vale Grande on RaceFinder<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Not every race needs to be only about the stopwatch.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The Corrida Outubro Rosa<\/strong>, held in Coimbra on 10 October, combines running with awareness around breast cancer prevention.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The event includes a 10 km race<\/strong>, offering another opportunity to put a meaningful autumn goal on the calendar while taking part in an event with a wider social purpose.<\/p>\n\n\n\n View Corrida Outubro Rosa on RaceFinder<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n If you are ready to increase the distance, October also brings one of the most popular challenges among road runners: 21.1 km<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The Hyundai Lisbon Half Marathon<\/strong> takes place on 11 October and offers runners the chance to turn months of summer training into a major autumn race goal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n For athletes who are not quite ready for a half marathon, the same weekend also includes the EDP 8K<\/strong>, providing a shorter way to experience the atmosphere of a large Lisbon running event.<\/p>\n\n\n\n View Hyundai Lisbon Half Marathon on RaceFinder<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n A road race does not necessarily mean flat city streets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The Estrela Road Challenge 2026<\/strong>, in Manteigas, takes road running into the mountains of Serra da Estrela.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The event features three formats: a 21 km Uphill<\/strong>, a 42 km Uphill + Downhill<\/strong>, and a 42 km Relay Team<\/strong> option shared between two runners.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Here, distance is only part of the challenge. Elevation, pacing and managing your effort over sustained climbs become just as important as speed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n For runners looking for something between traditional road racing and mountain running, this is one of the more distinctive options on the late-season calendar.<\/p>\n\n\n\n View Estrela Road Challenge 2026 on RaceFinder<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n If October still feels too soon, November is a great time to swap the road for the trails.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Trail do Z\u00eazere<\/strong>, in Ferreira do Z\u00eazere, offers several race distances, including 49 km, 33 km, 22 km and 13 km<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n That range makes the event suitable for very different goals: from runners looking for a shorter trail experience to athletes ready for several hours of endurance racing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n For those taking on the longest distance, the combination of distance and elevation makes it a serious late-season objective rather than simply another weekend run.<\/p>\n\n\n\n View Trail do Z\u00eazere on RaceFinder<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n And yes, there are still races in December.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The 9th Pinga Trail<\/strong>, taking place in Arruda dos Vinhos on 6 December, offers 23 km and 16 km trail races<\/strong>, together with a 10 km walk.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Its routes pass through military paths and historic forts in the region, adding something different to the usual trail-running experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n For runners who would rather finish 2026 with muddy shoes than wait until January for a new goal, this could be exactly the race to end the year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n1. Corrida Cidade de Faro \u2014 4 October<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
2. Grande Pr\u00e9mio do Vale Grande \u2014 5 October<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
3. Corrida Outubro Rosa \u2014 10 October<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
4. Hyundai Lisbon Half Marathon \u2014 11 October<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
5. Estrela Road Challenge \u2014 25 October<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
6. Trail do Z\u00eazere \u2014 14\u201315 November<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
7. Pinga Trail \u2014 6 December<\/h3>\n\n\n\n