2º Trail das Vindimas

The Tua Festival de Percursos Pedestres Carrazeda de Ansiães is a trail running event taking place on September 19-20, 2026, in Carrazeda de Ansiães, Portugal. It is part of a series of five weekend activities held throughout the year across the five municipalities of the Vale do Tua region.

The event offers various trail running routes suitable for different age categories, including Juvenile and Open categories for both males and females. It is organized by the Parque Natural Regional do Vale do Tua, highlighting the natural beauty of the region.

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.

Lisboa Backyard Ultra is an ultramarathon race taking place on September 26, 2026, in Monsanto Park, Lisbon. The race consists of consecutive laps of 6,706 meters (4.167 miles) each to be completed within one hour, with the remaining time used for recovery before the next lap.

The event is open to all participants and follows the unique Backyard Ultra format where the last runner to complete a lap is the winner. Monsanto Park, one of the largest urban forest parks in Europe, offers a natural and scenic setting for this mentally and strategically challenging race.

The race atmosphere is intense and competitive, focusing on endurance and mental strength, with support allowed only in the start/finish zone and strict rules on pacing and assistance.

The 2nd edition of Sines a Correr will take place on September 26, 2026, in Sines, Portugal. This event features a 10 km race and a 5 km walk, offering a morning dedicated to sport and physical activity.

Organized by HMS Sports and the Câmara Municipal de Sines, the event welcomes participants interested in running and walking in a scenic maritime setting. It is designed to promote health and well-being through sport.