Last weekend put Lisbon into full race mode.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
On Saturday, 10 October, the EDP Lisbon Marathon took place. On Sunday, it was time for the Hyundai Half Marathon and the EDP 8K, with thousands of runners crossing the city and, in the case of the half marathon, the Vasco da Gama Bridge.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
But Portugal\u2019s road racing calendar is far from over.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
If you finished Lisbon already thinking about your next race bib \u2014 or if you simply want to make the most of the final two months of the year and run one more race \u2014 there are still plenty of very different options: half marathons, fast 10Ks, historic races and a whole sequence of S\u00e3o Silvestre events for those who like to close out December by running.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Here are 8 road races to keep an eye on before the end of 2026<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \ud83d\udccd Cascais \u2192 Lisbon Less than a month after the Lisbon Half Marathon, there is another opportunity to race 21 km in the region \u2014 but with a completely different setting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The Cascais Oeiras Lisboa<\/strong> starts near Casino Estoril and follows the coastal road towards Lisbon, finishing at Pra\u00e7a do Imp\u00e9rio. Alongside the half marathon, there is also a 10K and a relay, making the event interesting for runners who do not want to jump straight back into another 21 km.<\/p>\n\n\n\n For those who enjoy road races by the sea, it is probably one of the most interesting dates in November.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \ud83d\udccd Nazar\u00e9 Not every race reaches its 50th edition<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The Nazar\u00e9 International Half Marathon returns on 15 November with an out-and-back course described by the organisers as practically flat. Alongside the 21.1 km race, the programme also includes the traditional 10 km Volta \u00e0 Nazar\u00e9.<\/p>\n\n\n\n It is an especially interesting option for runners who prefer a race with history, a traditional running atmosphere and the possibility to choose between a half marathon and a 10K.<\/p>\n\n\n\n View the 50th Nazar\u00e9 International Half Marathon on RaceFinder<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n \ud83d\udccd \u00c9vora \u00c9vora offers a combination that is difficult to ignore: road racing with a finish right in the historic city centre.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The half marathon and 10K start near the \u00c1gua de Prata Aqueduct and finish at Pra\u00e7a do Giraldo. Both distances are competitive and feature electronic timing. RaceFinder<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n It is also a good option for groups where not everyone wants to race the same distance: some can choose the 21 km while others take on the 10K, while still sharing the same race-day experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n View the \u00c9vora Half Marathon on RaceFinder<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n \ud83d\udccd Lisbon If you want to race in Lisbon again before the end of the year, you do not need to wait for a S\u00e3o Silvestre.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The Generali Tranquilidade Discoveries Half Marathon<\/strong> takes place on 29 November, with both a half marathon and a 10K. The races start at Pra\u00e7a do Imp\u00e9rio in Bel\u00e9m and feature chip timing. RaceFinder<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n For runners who took part in the Lisbon Half Marathon in October, it can also be an interesting way to revisit some of the same kilometres of the city in a completely different race setting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n View the Discoveries Half Marathon on RaceFinder<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n \ud83d\udccd Ermesinde December starts the way it should: with a S\u00e3o Silvestre.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The S\u00e3o Silvestre Cidade de Ermesinde<\/strong> brings a competitive 10K to the city streets on 1 December, with a 6:00 pm start. The race features electronic timing and starts and finishes in front of the Ermesinde Parish Council. RaceFinder<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n For runners who spent the autumn focused on 21 or 42 km, December may be the perfect time to swap long-distance racing for a 10K bib.<\/p>\n\n\n\n View the S\u00e3o Silvestre Cidade de Ermesinde on RaceFinder<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n \ud83d\udccd Batalha One week later, the S\u00e3o Silvestre season continues in Batalha.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The 13th edition of the race takes place on 12 December, with an approximately 10 km race and an additional programme for younger athletes. RaceFinder<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n This is exactly what makes December so interesting for road runners: instead of one major end-of-season goal, there are several opportunities to race, meet up with friends and finish the year with a bib pinned to your chest.<\/p>\n\n\n\n View the S\u00e3o Silvestre da Batalha on RaceFinder<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n \ud83d\udccd Porto In Porto, one date worth saving is 20 December.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The 32nd Lidl S\u00e3o Silvestre Cidade do Porto<\/strong> starts at 6:00 pm from Avenida dos Aliados and returns to the same point after passing through some of the city\u2019s best-known streets. RaceFinder<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n A night race, Porto city centre and a Christmas atmosphere: here, the race-day experience is almost as important as the stopwatch.<\/p>\n\n\n\n View the S\u00e3o Silvestre do Porto on RaceFinder<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n \ud83d\udccd Lisbon Christmas on the 25th. Ten kilometres on the 26th.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The Lidl S\u00e3o Silvestre de Lisboa<\/strong> returns to Avenida da Liberdade with an urban 10K course passing through areas such as Restauradores, Rossio, Cais do Sodr\u00e9 and Pra\u00e7a do Com\u00e9rcio. RaceFinder<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n It is one of the races that best represents the spirit of end-of-year running: competitive enough for those who want to race fast, but with enough scale and atmosphere to attract runners who are simply looking for one final big running experience in 2026.<\/p>\n\n\n\n1. Cascais Oeiras Lisboa<\/a> \u2014 8 November<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
\ud83c\udfc3 21 km | 10 km | Relay<\/p>\n\n\n\n2. 50th Nazar\u00e9 International Half Marathon \u2014 15 November<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
\ud83c\udfc3 21.1 km | 10 km | 8 km Walk<\/p>\n\n\n\n3. \u00c9vora Half Marathon \u2014 22 November<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
\ud83c\udfc3 21.1 km | 10 km<\/p>\n\n\n\n4. Discoveries Half Marathon \u2014 29 November<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
\ud83c\udfc3 21 km | 10 km<\/p>\n\n\n\n5. S\u00e3o Silvestre Cidade de Ermesinde \u2014 1 December<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
\ud83c\udfc3 10 km<\/p>\n\n\n\n6. S\u00e3o Silvestre da Batalha \u2014 12 December<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
\ud83c\udfc3 10 km<\/p>\n\n\n\n7. S\u00e3o Silvestre Cidade do Porto \u2014 20 December<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
\ud83c\udfc3 10 km<\/p>\n\n\n\n8. S\u00e3o Silvestre de Lisboa \u2014 26 December<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
\ud83c\udfc3 10 km<\/p>\n\n\n\n