10th Trail Carreiros do Pastor Arrimalano

The Gerês Extreme Marathon® is a road mountain marathon event taking place from November 27 to 29, 2026, in Vila do Gerês, Portugal. It features multiple race distances including Extreme Mile, Extreme 90k, Race 12km, Marathon 42km, Half Marathon 21km, and Mini Race 14km.

The event is open to athletes aged 20 and above for most distances, with some shorter races allowing participants from 18 years old. It is held within the Peneda-Gerês National Park, emphasizing respect for the natural environment and requiring participants to carry their own hydration containers.

This challenging race combines speed, long duration, significant elevation changes, and exposure to mountain weather conditions. The event includes strict rules on conduct and environmental responsibility, with limited participant numbers to ensure safety and sustainability.

The Trail Terras de Sal e Serra 2026 is a trail running event taking place on November 15, 2026, in Rio Maior, Santarém district. The event features three distances: a Long Trail of approximately 32 km with 1400 meters of elevation gain, a Short Trail of approximately 18 km with 800 meters of elevation gain, and a Mini Trail/Walk of approximately 11 km with 400 meters of elevation gain.

All races start at the Salinas de Rio Maior and finish at the Pavilhão Multiusos de Rio Maior, passing through the Serra dos Candeeiros. The Mini Trail/Walk allows participants to choose between running competitively or walking to enjoy the scenery, with timing and finisher medals for all.

The event includes multiple age categories for the Long and Short Trails, with no categories for the Mini Trail/Walk, making it accessible to a wide range of participants.

The Vila Baleeira Trail Run (VBT) is a trail running event taking place on November 15, 2026, in the municipality of Lajes do Pico, Pico Island, Azores. Organized by the Sports Department of the Municipality of Lajes do Pico, the event aims to provide athletes with a unique trail running experience across natural trails, rural paths and water lines of the region.

The event includes four participation formats: Trail (30 km), Trail Sprint (18 km), Trail Curto (10 km) and a non-competitive walk (8 km). The 30 km race also serves as the final stage of the Portugal Trail Cup (ATRP) for the 2025/2026 season.

Participants will explore diverse natural landscapes around Lajes do Pico, with courses designed to offer different levels of technical and physical difficulty suitable for both experienced runners and newcomers to trail running.

The Trail Amigos da Montanha is a classic trail running event held on November 15, 2026, in Barcelos, Portugal. The race features multiple distances, catering to a wide range of trail runners.

The start and finish are located in the historic center of Barcelos, providing a scenic and culturally rich backdrop for the competition. This event is recognized as one of the key trail races in the northern region of Portugal.