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  • Hybrid Vortex

    Hybrid Vortex

    VORTEX is a hybrid fitness competition combining sprints, strongman moves, and functional fitness challenges, set to take place on February 28, 2026, at Lagos Municipal Stadium. The event offers a dynamic race format consisting of 8 rounds, each starting with an 800 m run followed by a unique functional challenge such as SkiErg, sled push, burpee broad jump, rowing, farmers carry, sandbag lunges, wall balls, and a final sprint.

    Open to competitors of all levels aged 18 and over, VORTEX welcomes men and women participating solo or in doubles categories, including mixed doubles. This community-driven event promises a fast-paced and fun atmosphere, making it a standout experience for fitness enthusiasts looking to challenge themselves in a competitive yet supportive setting.

    Hosted at the Lagos Municipal Stadium in the Algarve region, the venue’s modern facilities accommodate up to 2,000 spectators, providing an exciting environment for athletes and fans alike.

    • Doubles woman
    • Doubles man
    • Man solo
    • Mixed doubles
    • Woman solo
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  • Montalegre Urban Fit

    Montalegre Urban Fit

    The Montalegre Urban Fit 2026 is an urban obstacle race taking place on March 7, 2026, in Montalegre. This race combines running with various urban obstacles, testing participants’ agility and endurance in a dynamic city environment.

    The event offers multiple categories including competitive, liga, elite international, and guerreiro, catering to a wide range of athletes from amateurs to elite competitors. It is open to participants of various age groups, with specific categories for youth, adults, and seniors.

    The race is organized by Urban Fit Race and features a vibrant urban setting, creating an energetic and festive atmosphere for all participants. The event emphasizes community engagement and challenges athletes with unique urban obstacles, offering a distinctive experience compared to traditional running races.

    • Obstacles
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  • Castle of Alcanede in Flames – Fire Run

    Castle of Alcanede in Flames – Fire Run

    The Castelo de Alcanede em Chamas – Fire Run is a resistance race taking place on March 7, 2026, in Alcanede, Santarém. This unique event involves operational firefighters and other related professionals competing while wearing full firefighting personal protective equipment (PPE) and carrying a hose pack, making it both a physically and technically challenging race.

    The race covers approximately 1 km with an elevation gain of about 130 meters, and participants start every 30 seconds. It is specifically open to operational personnel from fire departments, police units, forest firefighters, and other related agencies, enhancing the professional and competitive atmosphere.

    Set in the historic area with the finish line at Castelo de Alcanede, the event combines the spirit of endurance with the symbolic significance of the location. The race offers a festive and commemorative atmosphere, being part of the anniversary celebrations of the fire department, including meals and awards ceremonies, making it a meaningful gathering for the firefighting community.

    • Obstacles
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  • Iberica Backyard Ultra Masters

    Iberica Backyard Ultra Masters

    The Ibérica Backyard Ultra Masters 2025 takes place on April 10, 2025, at 20:00, in Los Molinos, Madrid (Spain).
    This second edition of the event follows the official Backyard Ultra format — an endurance challenge where participants must complete a 6.7 km loop every hour until only one runner remains.

    The course features a mix of asphalt, paths, and trails with approximately 80 meters of elevation gain per loop, and is marked with reflective nighttime signage.

    With 70 available slots, this event attracts some of the toughest endurance runners from Portugal and Spain. It also serves as a qualifier for the Portuguese and Spanish national teams, with the top 15 athletes from each country advancing to the Backyard Ultra World Team Championships in October 2026.

    Runners can expect a welcoming yet competitive atmosphere, combining strategy, stamina, and mental resilience — a true test of endurance where there’s no finish line, only the last runner standing.

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  • Hybrid Day St Maria da Feira

    Hybrid Day St Maria da Feira

    Hybrid Day St Maria da Feira is a fixed bar cycling event scheduled for April 11, 2026, in St Maria da Feira. The event welcomes participants interested in fixed gear cycling, providing a unique opportunity to challenge themselves in this specialized discipline.

    The race is open to all cycling enthusiasts, regardless of licensing status, encouraging wide participation. It offers a festive and community-driven atmosphere, making it an engaging experience for both competitors and spectators.

    • Obstacles
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  • Hyrox Lisbon

    Hyrox Lisbon

    HYROX Lisboa is a fitness race event scheduled for May 1-3, 2026, in Lisbon, Portugal. This highly anticipated competition spans three days, offering a dynamic and challenging experience for participants.

    The event includes various race categories such as HYROX MEN, WOMEN, ADAPTIVE athletes, PRO categories, DOUBLES in multiple divisions, and RELAY races, making it accessible to a wide range of competitors. It is open to all fitness enthusiasts aiming to set new personal goals in one of the world’s most beautiful cities.

    Set in Lisbon’s Roxzone, the race features a festive and competitive atmosphere with spectacular views from the Thunderdome and an Entertainment Zone. The event also supports charitable causes, enhancing its community spirit and overall experience.

    • SPECTATOR
    • HYROX | Friday
    • HYROX ADAPTIVE | Friday
    • HYROX | Saturday
    • CHARITY | HYROX | Saturday
    • HYROX ADAPTIVE | Saturday
    • HYROX PRO | Friday
    • CHARITY | HYROX PRO | Friday
    • HYROX DOUBLES | Friday
    • HYROX DOUBLES | Sunday
    • CHARITY | HYROX DOUBLES | Sunday
    • HYROX PRO DOUBLES | Saturday
    • CHARITY | HYROX PRO DOUBLES | Saturday
    • HYROX RELAY | Sunday
    • CHARITY | HYROX RELAY | Sunday
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  • LYNXRACE LISBON 2026

    LYNXRACE LISBON 2026

    LYNXRACE LISBOA 2026 is an obstacle race taking place on Sunday, May 17, 2026, at Parque da Quinta de Santo António in Restelo, Lisbon. The race is designed to be run in pairs, with teams competing in male, female, and mixed categories.

    Participants will complete a single 7 km lap featuring 25 obstacles that test strength, skill, endurance, transposition, and suspension. The course runs through trails in the park’s forested area, offering a challenging and dynamic environment.

    The event fosters teamwork and competition with a unique format and includes marshalls at each obstacle to ensure proper execution. Registration is limited, emphasizing an exclusive and well-organized race experience.

    • TEAMX2
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  • COUPLES CLASH 2580

    COUPLES CLASH 2580

    • Doubles mixed
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  • LYNXRACE VOUZELA 2026

    LYNXRACE VOUZELA 2026

    LYNXRACE VOUZELA 2026 is an obstacle race event taking place on June 14, 2026, in Vouzela, Portugal. Participants can choose between a 10 km race with 30 obstacles or a 5 km race with 20 obstacles, with an additional 2 km kids’ race, making it accessible for different ages and skill levels.

    The race is open to all athletes who can participate in either the Competitive mode, where participants are timed and must comply with obstacle rules, or the Open mode, which is timed but focuses on fun. This event is part of the CIRCUITO LYNX 2026, a series comprising three races, creating a wider competitive championship context.

    The course includes diverse obstacles testing strength, skill, balance, and precision, set in the scenic environment in front of the Vouzela City Hall. The atmosphere is competitive yet friendly and inclusive, with options for individual and team participation, including a kids’ race, fostering a family-friendly event vibe.

    • Competitive 10 km
    • Open 10 km, 5 km
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  • LYNX RACE - PROMOTIONAL CIRCUIT 2026

    LYNX RACE - PROMOTIONAL CIRCUIT 2026

    The Lynx Race Promocional Circuito 2026 is an obstacle race series consisting of three events held in Vouzela, Mafra, and Oeiras on June 14, September 27, and November 1 respectively. This exciting challenge offers two distances: 10 km with 30 obstacles and 5 km with 20 obstacles, as well as a 2 km kids’ race, catering to a wide range of participants.

    The competition is open to all athletes who can choose between the Competitive mode, which features timed racing with mandatory obstacle completion and penalties, and the Open mode, which is also timed but more focused on fun. The races take place in unique natural and historic locations such as the Tapada Militar de Mafra and the Estação Agronómica in Oeiras, providing a scenic and challenging environment.

    The Lynx Race circuit offers a festive but competitive atmosphere with individual and team classifications, age group categories, and financial prizes. The series also includes special podiums and trophies, making it a motivating experience for elite competitors, enthusiasts, and families alike, with specific events for kids.

    • Competitive 10 km
    • Open 10 km, 5 km
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