Só Para Bravos is a firefighter-inspired endurance challenge organized by the Entroncamento Volunteer Fire Brigade, designed to test the physical and mental resilience of participants through a demanding course completed in full wildfire protection equipment.
Held inside Parque Verde do Bonito, the event recreates operational conditions faced by emergency and civil protection forces, requiring all participants to complete an approximately 1.5 km mixed-terrain route while carrying full forest firefighting PPE, including Fire Shelter equipment.
Open to firefighters, forest sapper teams, armed forces and other civil protection entities, the challenge combines endurance, discipline and operational readiness in a unique competition environment focused on resilience and overcoming limits.
The III Trail de Rio de Moinhos is a trail running event taking place on October 18, 2026, in Nossa Sra. Dos Prazeres, Rio de Moinhos, Sátão, Viseu. It offers three routes: a Trail of approximately 23 km, a Mini Trail of approximately 13 km, and a Walk of approximately 11 km.
The event is open to participants aged 16 and over for the Trail and Mini Trail distances, while the Walk has no age restrictions but minors must be accompanied by a legal guardian. The race features marked courses with solid and liquid aid stations and provides access to showers at the finish.
Participants receive a race kit including a bib, event t-shirt, insurance, and lunch token. The event includes individual classifications by gender and age categories, with prizes for top finishers and special awards for the most represented team and the oldest participant.
The Sunset Trail São João das Barreiras is a trail running and walking event taking place on June 20, 2026, in São João das Barreiras, Vila Cova, Barcelos. It offers a competitive 14 km trail run over technical trails with significant elevation and a non-competitive 7 km family walk through rural paths and waterfalls.
The event is open to all participants, with trophies awarded to the top three male and female finishers in the 14 km trail run. It culminates in a traditional São João festival with typical food, drinks, and live music, creating a festive and community-oriented atmosphere.
The 6th Night Run Urban Trail will take place on October 24, 2026, at Expotorres in Torres Vedras. This urban trail running event offers two timed race options: a 20 km trail divided into three independent timed segments and a 13 km trail with two timed segments.
Participants can also choose a 13 km adventure walk on the same course without timing or an 8 km guided walk. The race is open to all, with participants free to choose the order and timing between segments, starting between 18:00 and 20:45, with a finish deadline at 21:30.
The course features a night-time urban and natural trail setting around Torres Vedras, including landmarks such as Forte de São Vicente and Castro do Zambujal. The event is part of the Festas de Torres Vedras and includes competitive and non-competitive options.
The 6th Torres Vedras Night Run Urban Trail is a night trail running event scheduled for October 24, 2026, in Torres Vedras. This urban trail run offers a unique experience of running through the city at night.
The ACTIB-TRAIL is a trail running event taking place on October 25, 2026, in Borralha. It features four routes: two competitive timed trails of 25 km (Long) and 15 km (Short), and two recreational routes including an 8 km walk for adults and a 1 km accompanied children’s trail.
This event is part of the “Troféu Trail Terras de Águeda” series, offering options for competitive runners and families alike. The variety of distances and formats makes it accessible to a wide range of participants.
The Mangualde Trail – Desafio dos Santos is a trail running event taking place on October 25, 2026, in Mangualde, Viseu, Portugal. It features four race types: a Long Trail of approximately 25 km, a Short Trail of approximately 15 km, a Mini-Trail of approximately 8 km, and an 8 km Walk.
This event is part of the Circuito de Trail da Beira Alta 2026, constituting its 8th stage. It welcomes participants from age 11 and up, with specific age requirements for each race type, and includes categories for all levels, from athletes to walkers.
The race offers a unique opportunity to explore Mangualde’s natural trails and autumn landscapes, combining sport, nature, and local cultural celebration during the traditional Feira dos Santos festival.
The 1st CRP Resistência Trail is a trail running event scheduled for October 31, 2026, in Benedita, Alcobaça. This race offers a challenging experience for trail runners.
