6th RUN OF FREGUESIA DE CASTRO MARIM

The Poço Negro Trail is a trail running event taking place on July 5, 2026, in Poço Negro, Rio Mau, Penafiel. The race features multiple distances including a long trail, short trail, mini trail, and a walking option.

The event is open to various age categories from youth to veterans, with no mention of license requirements. It is the ninth edition of the race and supports a charitable cause benefiting the Associação para o Desenvolvimento da Freguesia de Rio Mau.

The course traverses trails in Serra da Boneca, Estivada, and the Rio Mau valley, offering scenic natural landscapes for participants.

The 36th edition of the GP São Paio de Oleiros, a road running race, will take place on July 5, 2026, in São Paio de Oleiros, Santa Maria da Feira. This event is one of the oldest races in the region and is organized by GD São Paio de Oleiros in partnership with the local municipality.

The race includes categories for various age groups, including juniors, seniors, veterans, and youth categories, with free participation for younger age groups and a registration fee for adult categories. It is part of the local road racing calendar, attracting a diverse group of runners.

The 4th Iron Trail will take place on July 5, 2026, in Albogas, Sintra, Portugal. This trail running event offers four distances: Long Trail (30 km), Short Trail (17 km), Mini Trail (11 km), and a Walk (11 km), each with varying elevation gains.

Open to all participants aged 18 and over, the event is organized by Associação Desportiva Trilhos do Costume with local support. The race courses traverse the Serra de Monfirre area, showcasing natural beauty and cultural heritage, with challenging terrain and significant elevation.

The event features a competitive and recreational atmosphere, emphasizing respect for athletes, organization, and the environment, with strict rules to ensure safety and fair play.

The 8º Trail Summer Challenge is a trail running event taking place on July 5, 2026, at Praia Foz do Lizandro. It offers three distances: a long trail of approximately 24 km, a short trail of approximately 15 km, and a leisure walk of about 12 km.

This event is open to all participants aged 18 and over, requiring no license, and includes competitive trail races as well as a non-competitive walk. It is part of the Circuito Challenge S.A. 2026 series and promotes environmental awareness, being associated with eco-friendly initiatives such as the Plogging movement.

The courses traverse mostly natural circuits with stunning coastal views, combining trails through inland paths and seaside scenery. The atmosphere is inclusive and supportive, catering to competitive athletes and leisure walkers alike, with special awards for teams and the oldest participants, plus fun activities like plogging integrated into the walk.