
YOUTH
10 Races

The HELL160-Shadows and Dust is an ultra-endurance trail running event taking place on July 3-5, 2026, in A do Pinto, Serpa, Beja, Portugal. This race features demanding distances of approximately 164.62 km for the HELL160 and 104 km for the HELL100, offering various competition formats including solo, duos, teams, relays, and a bike category.
The race welcomes athletes aged 18 and above, requiring no license but a medical certificate and signed responsibility term. The courses are circular and follow the GR15 trail and left bank of the Guadiana River, passing through a mix of estradões, paved segments, and montado trails with significant elevation gain and loss, making it a challenging and scenic endurance experience.
The event is more than just a race; it is a tribute to the people of Alentejo and the spirit of ultra-resilience. The atmosphere blends cultural festivities, including a gastronomic and musical festival, with the competitive spirit of ultra-endurance athletics, fostering a unique and inspiring environment for participants and spectators alike.
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The NGPS Rota de Basto is a non-competitive mountain bike tour taking place on July 4, 2026, in Ribeira de Pena, Portugal. Participants navigate the route independently using GPS files provided by the organizers, with no on-course markings or support.
The event offers two route options: a long course of approximately 60 km and a shorter course of about 45 km. It is open to amateur cyclists and enthusiasts, emphasizing autonomy, personal challenge, and the enjoyment of cycling through diverse landscapes including valleys, mountains, and traditional villages.
The atmosphere is relaxed and focused on exploration, with no competitive element, and participants must comply with traffic rules and safety regulations throughout the ride.
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The EPX – Extreme Peneda-Xurés 2026 is a mountain bike event taking place on July 4, 2026, starting and finishing in Arcos de Valdevez, Portugal. It offers three autonomous GPS-guided routes: Black Wolf (199 km, 5200 m elevation), White Wolf (168 km, 3900 m elevation), and Green Wolf (124 km, 3300 m elevation).
Open to participants aged 19 and over, the event emphasizes physical and mental challenge, resilience, and respect for nature, with no competitive character. The course crosses five mountain ranges in Portugal and Spain, including protected natural parks, providing a unique experience in diverse and demanding terrain.
Participants have 19 hours to complete their chosen route, with strict time barriers and safety rules. The event fosters solidarity and self-sufficiency, with no external support allowed except for aid from locals or fellow participants.
GRAVEL MONTIJO 2026 is a two-stage gravel cycling event taking place on July 4 and 5, 2026, in Montijo, Portugal. The event features two stages with distances of 134.7 km and 94.04 km, with elevation gains of 973 m and 683 m respectively.
The race is open to all cyclists aged 19 and over, whether federated or not, with options to participate in one or both stages. It follows the regulations of the Portuguese Cycling Federation as an Open Race.
Participants can compete in various age categories including elite, masters, and paracycling, with classifications by category and overall. The event offers a competitive yet inclusive atmosphere with podium ceremonies and special awards.
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The 4th Clássica de Porto de Mós is a cycling/tourism event taking place on July 5, 2026, in Porto de Mós, Portugal. It is not a competitive race but a sportive event for leisure, tourism, and cultural purposes.
Participants can choose from three distances: the “Clássica” (approximately 120 km), the “Meia Clássica” (about 60 km), and a GPS-guided gravel route of around 90 km. The event is open to all cyclists respecting the rules and the use of a certified helmet is mandatory.
The event offers a relaxed atmosphere focused on sport promotion, youth engagement, and showcasing the beautiful region of Porto de Mós, with simultaneous starts for all distances and special awards for the first five male and female finishers in each category.
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