Trails of Cola

The Corrida 1º de Maio – Covilhã is a running event held on May 1, 2026, in the city center of Covilhã. It celebrates International Workers’ Day with a spirit of unity and sport.

The race offers multiple distances for various age categories, including a 9.3 km race for Juniors, Seniors, and Veterans, as well as shorter distances for younger athletes down to children born after 2018. Participation is open to both federated and non-federated athletes and the general public.

The event features individual and team classifications with trophies and medals awarded across all age groups, fostering a festive and inclusive atmosphere that combines sporting challenge with community celebration.

The IV Trail Rota Megalítica is a trail running event taking place on May 1, 2026, in Nossa Senhora de Guadalupe, Évora. It offers competitive distances of approximately 15 km (Trail Curto) and 22 km (Trail Sprint), as well as a non-competitive 10 km walk.

The competitive races are open to adult athletes of both sexes, including federated and popular runners in good physical condition. The walk is open to all ages, with minors required to be accompanied by an adult. The trails feature elevation gains ranging from 201m to 474m, with the walk classified as easy difficulty.

The event includes trophies for the top three male and female finishers in the Trail Sprint and Trail Curto, and finisher medals for all participants, creating a festive and inclusive atmosphere.

The Ecotur Skysprint Porto Moniz is a mountain running race taking place on May 1, 2026, in Porto Moniz, Madeira. The race features a 2.5 km distance with a significant elevation gain of 500+ meters.

Open to participants aged 15 and older, the event welcomes a wide range of age categories from youth to veterans. The race starts at Calhau das Achadas da Cruz and finishes near the Achadas da Cruz cable car, offering challenging mountain terrain and scenic views.

The event is organized by the Clube Desportivo e Cultural do Porto Moniz with municipal support, emphasizing environmental respect and fair play. Awards are given to the top three finishers in each category and overall, including team classifications.

The 43rd Corrida Internacional 1º de Maio is a road running event taking place on May 1, 2026, in Lisbon. It features a 15 km race starting at 10:00 from Estádio 1º de Maio – INATEL and a non-competitive 4 km mini-race starting at 10:30 from Alameda D. Afonso Henriques.

The 15 km race is open to all runners aged 18 and over, federated or not, with multiple age categories for men and women. The mini-race is open to participants aged 14 and above. The event includes team competitions and awards trophies to top individuals and teams.

The courses traverse iconic avenues and squares of Lisbon, offering a scenic urban running experience. The race atmosphere is traditional and competitive, gathering over a thousand athletes annually.