11th Castanhas a Correr

The Corrida de São José 2026 is a road running event taking place on March 21, 2026, in Póvoa de Lanhoso, Portugal. The main competitive race covers a 10 km distance, complemented by a youth race with distances ranging from 700m to 3200m depending on age categories.

This event is part of the official calendar and counts towards the Regional 10km Road Championship organized by the Associação de Atletismo de Braga. It welcomes both licensed and non-licensed athletes born in 2008 or earlier, with specific categories for youth athletes as well.

The race offers individual and team classifications across multiple age groups, including masters categories, with monetary prizes for top finishers. The event also features a 5 km walk and a kids’ race, creating a family-friendly atmosphere.

The Trail Linhas de Torres is a trail running event held on March 21, 2026, across several municipalities in Portugal including Arruda dos Vinhos, Loures, Mafra, Sobral de Monte Agraço, Torres Vedras, and Vila Franca de Xira. It honors the historic defensive system known as Linhas de Torres, built and defended two hundred years ago.

The event features multiple race distances: a 50 km marathon trail and relay starting at 08:30, a 10 km run and a 5 km walk starting at 09:30, and youth races beginning at 11:15. The race combines trail and some road sections, offering a cultural and sporting challenge through historically significant landscapes.

This event celebrates the heritage of the Linhas de Torres and the military couriers who once traversed these paths, creating a unique atmosphere that blends history, sport, and community participation.

The Elite Quebra Costas Internacional is a resistance race taking place on March 21, 2026, in Coimbra, Portugal. The race consists of a challenging 500-meter uphill course from Arco da Almedina to the University, featuring a positive elevation gain of approximately 113 meters and an average gradient of about 14.1%.

Participants must wear full urban personal protective equipment (PPE) and aim to complete the course in the shortest possible time. The event is limited to the first 700 registered athletes and includes various veteran and senior categories.

Abutres SkyRace® 2026 is a skyrunning event taking place on March 21-22, 2026, in Miranda do Corvo, Portugal. The event features multiple races including Kids Vertical, VerticalRace®, SkyRace® 12 K, and SkyRace® 25 K.

The races offer distances of 4.5 km, 12 km, and 25 km, with courses mainly on trails, forest roads, and streams, presenting varied terrain. The event is open to participants aged 6 and above depending on the race category, with specific age requirements for each race.

Organized by Associação Abutrica with local support, the event promises a challenging mountain running experience with strict safety and ethical standards, including mandatory equipment and time limits. Awards are given to top finishers overall and by age categories, making it a competitive and inclusive mountain running event.