8th Run Sealand Santa Cruz

The VIII Trail Boneca D’ouro 2026 is a trail running event taking place on September 13, 2026, in Sebolido, Penafiel, Portugal. It offers multiple distances including a challenging Ultra Trail Serra da Boneca of 46 km, a Trail Sprint of 23 km, a Mini-Trail of 12 km, and a 10 km walk.

The event is open to athletes aged 18 and over for most races, with the Mini-Trail allowing participants from 16 years old and the walk open to those 14 and older if accompanied by an adult. It is organized by Associação Para o Desenvolvimento de Sebolido and features scenic routes through Serra da Boneca, Rio Mau valley, Grutas das Banjas, and along the Douro River.

Participants will experience demanding mountainous terrain with significant elevation gains, making this event suitable for well-prepared trail runners. The race includes timed and classified competitions with awards for individual and team categories.

The Trail Rios e Levadas Teaga Aventura 2026 is a trail running event taking place on September 13, 2026, in the village of Santa Cruz – Arcozelo das Maias, Oliveira de Frades, Portugal. It offers three distances: a competitive 21 km long trail, a competitive 14 km short trail, and a non-competitive 10 km walk.

The event is open to athletes aged 16 and over, requiring physical preparedness and mountain autonomy. The courses run mostly on trails and paths with significant elevation gains, including 1000 meters for the 21 km and 650 meters for the 14 km.

The race starts and finishes at the Associação Académica de Santa Cruz headquarters, with a festive atmosphere including prize ceremonies and support for participants.

The Benedita Half Marathon 2026 takes place on September 13, 2026, in Benedita, Alcobaça, Portugal. Organized by the Bombeiros Voluntários de Benedita with technical management by Nativewarriors, the event brings together several running activities designed for athletes of different levels.

The event program includes a Half Marathon (21 km), a 10 km race, a 5 km walk, and a Kids Run (500 m). With competitive races and family-friendly activities, the event promotes participation from both competitive runners and recreational participants.

The Trail Entre Douro e Tua 2026 is a trail running event taking place on September 13, 2026, in Carrazeda de Ansiães, Portugal. It features three competitive races: a long trail of 32 km, a short trail of 21 km, and a mini trail of 13 km, as well as a non-competitive walk.

The event is open to participants aged 16 and above depending on the race, with no age limit for the walk. It is part of the ATRP National Trail Circuit series, with the long trail scoring for the Trail Circuit, the short trail for the Sprint Circuit, and the mini trail for the Youth Circuit.

The courses traverse rural, agricultural, and mountainous terrain with challenging elevation profiles, crossing several villages in the Bragança district. The race atmosphere is competitive and demanding, with strict rules and mandatory equipment to ensure safety and fairness.