11ª Edição dos PIRILAMPOS NIGHT RUN BAJOUCA

The 17th Half Marathon of the Municipality of Castro Marim will take place on September 12, 2026, in Altura, Castro Marim. This running event includes a half marathon distance of 21.097 km and a minimarathon of 10.5 km, both held as night races starting at 20:00.

The race is open to federated, non-federated, and foreign athletes of both sexes, with age categories ranging from juniors to veterans. The half marathon consists of a 4-lap circuit, and the minimarathon consists of a 2-lap circuit, both on Avenida 24 de Junho in Altura.

Participants will experience a well-organized event with medical assistance, security presence, and liquid aid stations along the course. Awards include trophies by category and gender, monetary prizes for the top 5 overall finishers in the half marathon, and medals and t-shirts for all finishers.

HYGOES 2026 is a competitive fitness race inspired by the Hyrox model, taking place on September 12, 2026, in Vila de Góis. The event features an 8 km run divided into eight 1 km laps, interspersed with eight functional workout stations.

The race is exclusively for Open Doubles teams, including male, female, and mixed pairs. Teams must complete all running and functional stations together, with the ability to divide station work freely between partners.

Participants will experience a challenging and dynamic competition combining running and strength exercises, fostering teamwork and endurance in a unique format.

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.