3rd Rotary Run and Walk for Mental Health / 6th Rotary Run for Mental Health
The 3rd Rotary Run and Walk for Mental Health will take place on May 31, 2026, at Parque Urbano do Jamor in Cruz Quebrada. This event features an 8 km run and a 4 km walk, both starting in the morning.
The 8 km run is open to all participants aged 18 and over, while the 4 km walk is open to all ages. The run includes two laps of the course, and the walk consists of one lap, both starting near the canoeing lake and passing the cross-country track.
Participants will enjoy a supportive atmosphere with prizes awarded to the top finishers in the run, and the event supports several community rehabilitation and intervention organizations.
Trilhos dos Fogaceiros is a trail running event taking place on May 31, 2026, in Santa Maria da Feira, Portugal. The race offers multiple competitive distances along with a walking option, promoting outdoor sports and nature appreciation.
The event is open to various age categories including seniors, veterans, and youth, with specific categories for men and women. It features long, short, and mini trail distances, as well as a kids trail, making it inclusive for all ages and skill levels.
Organized by CD Feirense and the Municipality of Santa Maria da Feira, the event fosters a community atmosphere encouraging participation and enjoyment of the natural trails.
The XI Trail Terras do Sardão is a trail running event taking place on May 31, 2026, in Sardoal, Portugal. It offers four distances: Trail Longo (30 km), Trail Curto (17 km), Mini Trail (11 km), and a non-competitive Caminhada (11 km).
The event is open to participants aged 16 and above depending on the distance, with the Trail Longo requiring participants to be at least 20 years old. It is part of the Circuito de Trail do Ribatejo, featuring competitive classifications for the longer distances.
The race starts at Jardim da Tapada da Torre and includes multiple aid stations with solid and liquid supplies. The event also provides a festive atmosphere with awards for individual and team performances, including special prizes for local residents and the oldest participant.
The 1st Trail Saloios is a trail running event taking place on May 31, 2026, in Arneiros, Ventosa, Torres Vedras, Lisbon. It features two trail distances of 18 km and 13 km, plus a 6 km walking category.
Organized by the BTT section of A.C.D.R. Arneiros, the event unfolds in a rural environment with stunning landscapes and breathtaking trails, passing through geodesic and notable points of the Ventosa parish. The race will proceed regardless of weather conditions, provided participant safety is ensured.
The event is non-competitive with time control and classifications for recreational purposes only. The start and finish are at Adega Cooperativa de São Mamede da Ventosa. There are 600 spots for trail and mini trail combined, and 250 for the walk.
The Caminhada Noturna Ultramarathon is a night walking race taking place on Friday, June 5, 2026, at 21:30 in Parque da Várzea, Torres Vedras, Lisbon. This event features a 10 km distance designed for participants of all levels.
Open to all walkers without the need for a license, the event offers a unique opportunity to experience a night-time ultramarathon walk in a scenic park setting. The race atmosphere is welcoming and inclusive, ideal for community participation and fitness enthusiasts alike.
The Oliveira do Bairro Trilhos na Natureza is a trail running event taking place on June 6, 2026, in Oliveira do Bairro, Portugal. It features five distances: approximately 25 km, 15 km, 8 km (walking), 1 km, and 500 m, with courses through mixed terrain along the Rio Cértima.
The event is open to participants aged 16 and older for the running distances, with walking open to all ages including minors if accompanied. The mini trails are designed for children born between 2010 and 2021. The event includes competitive timed races for the 25 km and 15 km trails, and non-competitive walking and mini trails.
The race routes traverse local trails, agricultural and forest paths, and riversides, offering a natural setting with moderate relief. The event promotes healthy living and includes prizes for various age categories and team competitions, with a festive atmosphere including a DJ after the awards ceremony.
Trail da Cereja 2026 is a trail running event taking place on June 6 and 7, 2026, in Fundão, Portugal. The race offers multiple trail distances, catering to a variety of runners.
The event welcomes participants without the need for a license and is organized by Associação Desportiva do Fundão in partnership with the Município do Fundão. It features challenging terrain typical of the region, providing a unique trail running experience.
The Western Atlantic Half Marathon is a road running event taking place on June 6, 2026, in Santa Cruz das Flores, Azores. It features multiple races including a half marathon (21.1 km), Ocean 10K (10.5 km), RUN 5K (5.2 km), Kids RUN (1.5 km), and a 5K walk, all starting and finishing near the Natural Pools of Santa Cruz das Flores.
The event is open to various age groups with specific age limits for each race, including children’s categories for the Kids RUN. It is designed for participation and celebration of sport in a unique urban and coastal setting, with official timing and gender and age group classifications.
Participants receive a race kit and finisher medal, and the event promotes community and sport in one of the most emblematic Atlantic locations.
The StepUp Trail: Nossa Senhora do Pranto is a competitive and recreational trail running event taking place on June 6, 2026, at Parque Abel Lacerda, Sabugosa, Tondela. The event offers three official races: an 8 km walk, a 12 km Mini Trail, and a 17 km Trail.
Open to participants aged 16 and older for the races (with parental authorization) and 5 and older for the walk, the event promotes physical activity, trail running practice, and connection with nature and local heritage.
It is organized by StepUp Academy with local support. The courses feature marked trails with hydration and nutrition stations, and the event includes symbolic prizes for the top three finishers in each category for the competitive distances.
The Trail de São João da Vila is a trail running event scheduled for June 6, 2026, in Vila Franca do Campo, Azores. This 6th edition offers four distances: the 32 km TSJV Trail with 2000m elevation gain, the 20 km TSJV Trail Sprint with 700m elevation gain, the 11 km TSJV Mini Trail with 210m elevation gain, and an 11 km non-competitive Caminhada (walk).
Open to a wide range of participants, from experienced athletes to beginners and families, the race fosters a festive and communal spirit. It uniquely traverses all parishes of Vila Franca do Campo, culminating at Praia da Vinha d’Areia, ensuring a shared finish line for all.
Part of the São Miguel Island Trail Circuit, this event is inclusive with categories for juniors from 14 years old (Mini Trail) and adults 18+, with classifications by age, gender, and teams. The race atmosphere is celebratory and community-oriented, with opportunities for both competitive trail running and recreational walking.
