Mimosa for Life

The Eco Run at Lagoas de Bertiandos e S. Pedro D’Arcos is a running event scheduled for May 17, 2026. It features races for various youth categories, including Sub10, Sub12, Sub14, Sub16, and Sub18, for both male and female participants.

This event is organized by the Portuguese Athletics Federation and includes final races for each age group, providing a competitive platform for young athletes. The races take place in a natural setting around the lagoons, offering a scenic and healthy environment for youth running competitions.

The 1st Urban Mile of Vila Franca do Campo by CDVF is a road running event taking place on May 17, 2026, in Vila Franca do Campo, Azores. The race features a single distance of 1600 meters, with multiple start times for different age and gender categories.

This competition is open to both federated and popular athletes of all age groups and genders. The event promotes athletics and recreational sports within the community, offering a chance for young athletes to engage in competitive running.

The race route runs through several streets in Vila Franca do Campo, starting and finishing at the Largo do Município, providing a scenic urban course for participants.

Corrida da Ascensão is a running event taking place on May 17, 2026, in Alenquer, Lisbon. It offers multiple race distances adapted to different age categories, ranging from 600 meters to 7,500 meters.

The race is open to all athletes aged 6 and above, including federated and non-federated participants from across Portugal and abroad, without requiring a sports license. The event features categories for children, youth, seniors, and masters, making it inclusive for a wide range of runners.

The race is organized by the Municipality of Alenquer in partnership with a local sports collective, aiming to promote athletics locally and maintain the tradition of the Feira da Ascensão. The event includes official timing with chip control and awards medals to the top three finishers in each category.

The 3rd Grande Prémio das Cerejas Luís Azevedo is a running event scheduled for May 17, 2026, in Alfândega da Fé, Portugal. The main race covers approximately 10 km within the town, starting and finishing at Largo de São Sebastião.

This event is open to all athletes aged 18 and over, both federated and non-federated, and includes youth races for ages 7 to 17 as well as a 5 km walk for the general public. It is part of the Associação de Atletismo de Bragança’s calendar and counts towards the Taça Distrital de Estrada da AABr, making it a competitive race for clubs and federated athletes in the district.

The race course consists of two complete laps of a circuit within the town, with additional races for young categories and a non-competitive walk, creating a community-focused atmosphere that honors the local tradition and the legacy of Luís Azevedo.