43ª CORRIDA INTERNACIONAL 1º DE MAIO

The Corrida 1º de Maio – Covilhã is a running event held on May 1, 2026, in the city center of Covilhã. It celebrates International Workers’ Day with a spirit of unity and sport.

The race offers multiple distances for various age categories, including a 9.3 km race for Juniors, Seniors, and Veterans, as well as shorter distances for younger athletes down to children born after 2018. Participation is open to both federated and non-federated athletes and the general public.

The event features individual and team classifications with trophies and medals awarded across all age groups, fostering a festive and inclusive atmosphere that combines sporting challenge with community celebration.

The IV Trail Rota Megalítica is a trail running event taking place on May 1, 2026, in Nossa Senhora de Guadalupe, Évora. It offers competitive distances of approximately 15 km (Trail Curto) and 22 km (Trail Sprint), as well as a non-competitive 10 km walk.

The competitive races are open to adult athletes of both sexes, including federated and popular runners in good physical condition. The walk is open to all ages, with minors required to be accompanied by an adult. The trails feature elevation gains ranging from 201m to 474m, with the walk classified as easy difficulty.

The event includes trophies for the top three male and female finishers in the Trail Sprint and Trail Curto, and finisher medals for all participants, creating a festive and inclusive atmosphere.

The Ecotur Skysprint Porto Moniz is a mountain running race taking place on May 1, 2026, in Porto Moniz, Madeira. The race features a 2.5 km distance with a significant elevation gain of 500+ meters.

Open to participants aged 15 and older, the event welcomes a wide range of age categories from youth to veterans. The race starts at Calhau das Achadas da Cruz and finishes near the Achadas da Cruz cable car, offering challenging mountain terrain and scenic views.

The event is organized by the Clube Desportivo e Cultural do Porto Moniz with municipal support, emphasizing environmental respect and fair play. Awards are given to the top three finishers in each category and overall, including team classifications.

The Estafeta das Azenhas by Team Lantemil 2026 is a running relay event taking place on May 1, 2026, in Trofa, Portugal, starting at Parque das Azenhas. The race covers a total distance of 24 km divided into four segments of approximately 6 km each.

Teams consist of four members, with flexible gender composition, and participants must be at least 8 years old. The event emphasizes team strategy with autonomous order of runners and mandatory baton passing within designated zones.

The race offers a competitive and organized atmosphere supported by local authorities, with water stations at transitions and finish, chip timing, and monetary prizes for the top eight teams.