Tua Festival de Percursos Pedestres Carrazeda de Ansiães

The X TdM Trail dos Morcegos by Mitsubishi Motors is a trail running event held on September 19, 2026, in Ponta Delgada, Portugal. It features five races: Ultra Trail (53.2 km with 2300 m ascent), Trail (34.4 km with 1590 m ascent), Trail Sprint (18.9 km with 670 m ascent), Caminhada (6.5 km), and Kids (1.9 km), all finishing at Centro Social e Paroquial Nossa Senhora das Neves.

Open to all athletes aged 18+ for Ultra and Trail, 16+ for Trail Sprint, and younger categories for Caminhada and Kids with supervision. The Ultra and Trail races are classified under ITRA and UTMB, contributing points to regional trail running circuits, attracting competitive runners seeking ranking points.

The courses traverse scenic trails and paths in the municipality of Ponta Delgada with significant elevation changes, providing a challenging yet rewarding experience. The event atmosphere is competitive yet inclusive, with races for all ages and a non-competitive Caminhada.

Jerumelho

The Benedita Half Marathon 2026 takes place on September 13, 2026, in Benedita, Alcobaça, Portugal. Organized by the Bombeiros Voluntários de Benedita with technical management by Nativewarriors, the event brings together several running activities designed for athletes of different levels.

The event program includes a Half Marathon (21 km), a 10 km race, a 5 km walk, and a Kids Run (500 m). With competitive races and family-friendly activities, the event promotes participation from both competitive runners and recreational participants.

The Trail Entre Douro e Tua 2026 is a trail running event taking place on September 13, 2026, in Carrazeda de Ansiães, Portugal. It features three competitive races: a long trail of 32 km, a short trail of 21 km, and a mini trail of 13 km, as well as a non-competitive walk.

The event is open to participants aged 16 and above depending on the race, with no age limit for the walk. It is part of the ATRP National Trail Circuit series, with the long trail scoring for the Trail Circuit, the short trail for the Sprint Circuit, and the mini trail for the Youth Circuit.

The courses traverse rural, agricultural, and mountainous terrain with challenging elevation profiles, crossing several villages in the Bragança district. The race atmosphere is competitive and demanding, with strict rules and mandatory equipment to ensure safety and fairness.