The IX Minho e Lima Trail is a trail running event scheduled for March 1, 2026, in Ponte de Lima, Portugal. It features three distinct courses: a Long Trail of approximately 30 km, a Short Trail of about 16 km, and a Solidarity Walk of 11 km, catering to diverse levels of trail runners and walkers.
Open to athletes aged 18 and above (21+ for the Long Trail), the event is part of the 2025/2026 Regional Trail Championship of the Viana do Castelo Athletics Association, attracting both competitive runners and enthusiasts. The courses traverse trails, rural paths, and forest roads around Ponte de Lima and Vila Verde, boasting significant elevation gains, with the Long Trail featuring a 1600 m positive climb, offering a challenging and scenic mountain trail experience.
The race atmosphere is inclusive and community-oriented, highlighted by the Solidarity Walk whose proceeds support the Ponte de Lima Volunteer Firefighters. The event includes individual and team competitions with awards across various age categories, fostering a festive and competitive spirit among participants.
The Trail Bracara Augusta is a trail running event taking place on March 1, 2026, in Braga, Portugal. It features two competitive races and a non-competitive walk.
The competitive distances include a 24 km trail with approximately 1125 m of positive elevation gain and a 15 km mini-trail with about 680 m of positive elevation gain. There is also an 8 km walk without competitive character.
The event is open to participants aged 18 and over for the 24 km trail, 16 and over for the mini-trail, and 14 and over for the walk, with age categories for awards. The race is held on marked mountain trails with natural obstacles, offering a challenging and scenic experience.
The 12 km Manteigas – Penhas Douradas mountain race will take place on March 1, 2026, organized by the CCD dos Trabalhadores da Câmara Municipal de Manteigas with support from the local municipality. This event features a mountain running race of approximately 12 km with a predominantly uphill course, as well as a non-competitive 7 km walk.
The race is open to all participants, individual or collective, without distinction of gender or nationality, and includes multiple age categories from 18 years and above. The course starts in front of the Manteigas City Hall and finishes at the Largo do Vale Formoso in Penhas Douradas, with three aid stations along the route providing liquids and solids.
Participants can enjoy the challenging uphill terrain through the streets of Manteigas and forest roads leading to the meteorological observatory. The event also offers a festive atmosphere with awards, including monetary prizes, trophies, and participation gifts such as technical t-shirts and medals for runners, and t-shirts for walkers.
The 9th Trail Running Almourol à Vista is a trail running event scheduled for March 1, 2026, in the Almourol region, Portugal. It offers three distances: a Long Trail of approximately 31 km with 900 m elevation gain, a Short Trail of around 20 km with 600 m elevation gain, and a Mini Trail plus Walking route of about 13 km with 200 m elevation gain.
This race is open to all athletes, both licensed and non-licensed, with the Long and Short Trails directed at experienced runners and the Mini Trail and Walking for those who want to run or walk without competitive intent. The event is part of the 3 Rios Trail Trophy and the Trail calendar of the Santarém Athletics Association. Participants will experience scenic routes along the Tagus River and near the historic Almourol Castle, offering a unique natural and cultural landscape.
The atmosphere is welcoming to a broad range of participants, including competitive athletes and beginners, with a family-friendly vibe supported by the Mini Trail and walking options. The event also includes team trophies and individual awards across various age categories, making it inclusive and engaging for all levels.
PR2 Tábuas – Do Rio Cavalos ao Mondego 2026 is a running event scheduled for March 1, 2026, in Tábua, Portugal. This athletics event offers participants an opportunity to experience a unique course along the Rio Cavalos to the Mondego river.
The race welcomes runners of all levels, providing a challenging yet scenic route through the landscape of the region. The event is designed to attract both local and visiting athletes who appreciate natural beauty and athletic competition.
The atmosphere is expected to be engaging and community-oriented, making it a notable event on the athletics calendar for 2026.
The Corrida Solidária Reigoso is a running event taking place on March 1, 2026, in Reigoso, Oliveira de Frades. Participants can choose between a 15 km race and a 7 km walk, making the event accessible for different fitness levels and preferences.
This race is open to all runners and walkers, with no license requirements, promoting inclusivity and community engagement. It also supports various charitable causes, including several local volunteer firefighter brigades and the Liga Portuguesa Contra o Cancro, highlighting its social responsibility aspect.
The course offers an opportunity to enjoy the scenic surroundings of Oliveira de Frades while contributing to meaningful causes. The atmosphere is expected to be friendly and supportive, with a focus on solidarity and community spirit.
The Anta Trail de Pavia is a trail running event held on March 1, 2026, in Pavia, Évora, Portugal. It features four distances: a Long Trail of 30 km, a Trail Sprint of approximately 18 km, a Mini Trail of approximately 12 km, and an 11 km walking route, catering to a wide range of participants.
Open to all runners aged 16 and above (with authorization for minors in the Mini Trail), the event welcomes athletes both licensed and non-licensed with electronic chip timing for competitive races and a chipless walk option. It offers a unique experience by traversing emblematic Neolithic trails and demanding terrain along the Tera stream banks, showcasing the historic and natural beauty of the region.
The race atmosphere is inclusive and community-focused, with a festive spirit that includes warm showers post-race, solid and liquid refreshments on course and at finish, finisher prizes, and a prize ceremony. The event also supports team competition and awards for individual and team classifications by age categories, making it appealing for competitive and recreational runners alike.
Trilhos de Mértola 2026 is a trail running event taking place on March 1, 2026, in Mértola, Portugal, within the Natural Park of the Guadiana Valley. The event offers multiple distances including Trail Kids races (400m to 2000m), a 9 km Caminhada and Mini Trail, a 17 km Trail Sprint, and a challenging 30 km Trail.
The event is open to participants of various ages, from children aged 5 and up to adults, with some age restrictions depending on the race category. It welcomes both federated and non-federated athletes, individuals, and groups such as clubs and schools.
The courses feature diverse terrain including trails, paths, streams, and escarpments, avoiding paved roads except for entry/exit points and crossings. The event emphasizes respect for nature and environmental responsibility, with marked routes and aid stations providing solid and liquid supplies. The atmosphere combines competitive spirit with community engagement, including races for kids and walking options.
The 6th edition of the LAAC Trail will take place on March 1, 2026, in Aguada de Cima, Águeda. This trail running event offers five distances: Long Trail, Short Trail, Mini Trail, Walk, and Kids Trail, catering to a wide range of participants.
Organized by the Gymnastic Sports Section of LAAC – Liga dos Amigos de Aguada de Cima, the race starts and finishes at the local gymnasium. It is part of the Trail Terras de Águeda Trophy, attracting trail runners across various age categories and levels.
The 39th Grande Prémio de Atletismo Cidade de Estarreja is a road running event taking place on March 1, 2026, in Estarreja, Portugal. It features races for all age groups, including distances from 700 meters for younger categories up to a 10,000-meter race for juniors, seniors, and veterans, plus a 5.5 km solidarity walk.
Open to athletes registered with any Portuguese association, the event welcomes participants from clubs, schools, and other organizations, with specific age categories and gender divisions. The 10,000-meter race is the main competitive distance, with monetary prizes for top finishers and trophies for the best teams in youth categories.
The race route for the 10 km starts and finishes at Parque do Antuã, running through urban streets with a mostly straight and looped course. The event also includes a solidarity walk supporting charitable causes, creating a community atmosphere.
