Summer may be over, but the running calendar is far from finished.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The final months of the year bring some of the most interesting races of the season: half marathons, trail races, night events and, of course, the traditional S\u00e3o Silvestre races in December.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
So, if you still have room for one more race in 2026 \u2014 or simply need a new goal to keep you training through autumn \u2014 we have selected 7 different races to add to your calendar<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n All of them had registration available at the time of publication.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \ud83d\udccd Nazar\u00e9<\/strong> You do not get the chance to take part in the 50th edition of a race every year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The Nazar\u00e9 International Half Marathon<\/strong> reaches that milestone in November and is a great option for anyone who still wants to run 21 km before the end of the year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The course is mostly flat, with both the start and finish in Nazar\u00e9, and the event also includes the traditional 10 km Volta \u00e0 Nazar\u00e9 and an 8 km walk.<\/p>\n\n\n\n So even if a half marathon is not part of your plans yet, there are other ways to be part of this special edition.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \ud83d\udc49<\/strong> View the 50th Nazar\u00e9 International Half Marathon on RaceFinder<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n \ud83d\udccd Arruda dos Vinhos<\/strong> If you have spent the whole year on the road, December might be the right time to change terrain.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The Pinga Trail<\/strong>, in Arruda dos Vinhos, offers two trail distances: 23 km for those looking for a bigger challenge and 16 km for anyone after a slightly more accessible option.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The routes pass through military paths and historic forts in the Vale Encantado area, combining elevation, technical terrain and scenery.<\/p>\n\n\n\n There is also a 10 km walk for anyone who wants to take part without racing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \ud83d\udc49<\/strong> Register for Pinga Trail through RaceFinder<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n \ud83d\udccd Alenquer<\/strong> Trail running already changes the feel of a race.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Now add darkness, lights and the streets of Alenquer in December.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The SPT Urban Night Trail \u2013 Alenquer Pres\u00e9pio de Portugal<\/strong> combines an urban setting with trail running over a 13 km course held after sunset.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The event starts and finishes at Largo Esp\u00edrito Santo and also includes an 8 km walk.<\/p>\n\n\n\n It is a good option for anyone who wants to try a night race without immediately committing to a long-distance trail.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \ud83d\udc49<\/strong> Discover the SPT Urban Night Trail on RaceFinder<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n \ud83d\udccd Porto<\/strong> You do not need to run a marathon to take part in a marathon weekend.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The Porto Marathon<\/strong> returns in November and, alongside the full 42.195 km distance, also offers a 10 km race and a 6 km option.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The main race follows Porto\u2019s Atlantic waterfront on a mostly flat course, with thousands of runners sharing the same race-day atmosphere.<\/p>\n\n\n\n If 42 km are not part of your plans, the 10K is a much more accessible way to experience one of Portugal\u2019s major running events.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \ud83d\udc49<\/strong> Find your distance at the Porto Marathon<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n \ud83d\udccd Valongo<\/strong> If the urban night trail in Alenquer still sounds a little too civilised, there is a more adventurous option.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The Valongo Night Trail<\/strong> takes runners into the trails of Serra de Quinta Rei after sunset.<\/p>\n\n\n\n There are two competitive distances \u2014 21 km and 13 km \u2014 plus a 9 km walk.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Here, a headlamp stops being an accessory and becomes an essential part of the race.<\/p>\n\n\n\n With a limit of 750 participants, it is also the kind of event you may not want to leave until the last minute.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \ud83d\udc49<\/strong> Register for the Valongo Night Trail<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n \ud83d\udccd Lisbon<\/strong> December in Portugal means one thing for runners: S\u00e3o Silvestre season begins.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The S\u00e3o Silvestre El Corte Ingl\u00e9s<\/strong> takes place in central Lisbon, starting and finishing at Pra\u00e7a do Duque de Saldanha.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The main race covers 10 km and passes through areas such as Campo Grande, Avenida da Rep\u00fablica, Campo Pequeno and Entrecampos.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The event also includes a 5 km walk and a children\u2019s race, making it a good option for anyone who wants to turn race day into a plan with friends or family.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \ud83d\udc49<\/strong> View S\u00e3o Silvestre El Corte Ingl\u00e9s on RaceFinder<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n \ud83d\udccd Lisbon<\/strong> If you are the kind of person who likes to finish the year the same way you started it \u2014 running \u2014 there is still time for one final start line.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The S\u00e3o Silvestre dos Olivais<\/strong> takes place on 30 December and reaches its 36th edition in 2026.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The main race covers 10 km and starts at 21:00, creating that classic end-of-year night-race atmosphere.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The programme also includes a 4 km walk and a Mini S\u00e3o Silvestre for younger participants.<\/p>\n\n\n\n It is almost the last chance to add one more medal to your 2026 collection.<\/p>\n\n\n\n1. For a piece of running history: 50th Nazar\u00e9 International Half Marathon<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
\ud83d\udcc5 15 November 2026<\/strong>
\ud83c\udfc3 21.1 km | 10 km | 8 km walk<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n2. For your first trail race: Pinga Trail<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
\ud83d\udcc5 6 December 2026<\/strong>
\ud83c\udfc3 23 km | 16 km | 10 km walk<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n3. For a race after sunset: SPT Urban Night Trail \u2013 Alenquer<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
\ud83d\udcc5 5 December 2026<\/strong>
\ud83c\udfc3 13 km trail | 8 km walk<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n4. For a major race-day atmosphere: Porto Marathon<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
\ud83d\udcc5 8 November 2026<\/strong>
\ud83c\udfc3 42.195 km | 10 km | 6 km<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n5. For a proper night trail: Valongo Night Trail<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
\ud83d\udcc5 12 December 2026<\/strong>
\ud83c\udfc3 21 km | 13 km | 9 km walk<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n6. For the start of S\u00e3o Silvestre season: S\u00e3o Silvestre El Corte Ingl\u00e9s<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
\ud83d\udcc5 13 December 2026<\/strong>
\ud83c\udfc3 10 km | 5 km walk | kids race<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n7. For one final race before the year ends: S\u00e3o Silvestre dos Olivais<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
\ud83d\udcc5 30 December 2026<\/strong>
\ud83c\udfc3 10 km | 4 km walk | Mini S\u00e3o Silvestre<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n