3rd Edition Olive Oil Pig Race of Murça

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.

The Corrida de S.José is a road running event taking place on March 21, 2026, in Póvoa de Lanhoso, Portugal. It features a competitive 10 km race and several youth races for various age groups.

The event is licensed by the Associação Atletismo de Braga and scores points for the Regional Road Championship. It welcomes male and female runners across multiple age categories, from children to veterans.

Alongside the competitive races, there is a non-timed walking event, making the day inclusive for participants of all ages and abilities.

The 2nd Corrida da Primavera de Guimarães is a running event scheduled for March 22, 2026, in Guimarães, Portugal. It features a 10 km race for federated and non-federated athletes aged 16 and above (with written authorization for minors), as well as a non-competitive 5 km Mini Race/Walk open to all ages accompanied by an adult.

The event also includes a 3.5 km Vertical Challenge with 400 meters of positive elevation gain for athletes aged 16 and above, and a 3.5 km Interpretative Walk for all ages, both held on March 21. The race is part of the city’s celebration of spring and sustainability, coinciding with Guimarães being the European Green Capital in 2026.

With courses designed for different participation levels and a festive atmosphere, the Corrida da Primavera de Guimarães 2026 aims to be a key moment in the city’s sports calendar, welcoming athletes, families, and the community.