Avelar Sunset Trail 2026

The Urban Beer Mile in Barcelos is a unique urban race taking place on June 27, 2026, at the Parque da Cidade de Barcelos. This event features a 1-mile (approximately 1,609 meters) race on a dirt and uneven surface.

Participants must be 18 years or older and the race combines running with beer drinking: athletes drink a beer before each of the four 400-meter laps, totaling four beers and four laps. The fastest athlete wins, with penalties for not finishing beers or vomiting.

The race is organized in blocks of 16 athletes starting every 15 minutes between 15:00 and 20:00, creating a festive and competitive atmosphere. All finishers receive a medal, and top athletes receive prizes including tech gadgets.

The Sesimbra Night Trail is a trail running event taking place on June 27, 2026, in Sesimbra, Portugal. It features two competitive races: a 20 km Trail Sprint and a 10 km Trail Jovem (run or walk), plus a 10 km walking event.

The 20 km race is open to junior athletes aged 18 and 19, while the 10 km race is open to juveniles aged 16 and 17. The event starts in the evening, with the 20 km race beginning at 20:00 and the 10 km race at 20:15, both starting at Praça da Califórnia.

The courses traverse exclusively the municipality of Sesimbra, offering night trail running with significant elevation gain, and the event includes a prize ceremony for top finishers and teams.

The 1st Trail do Mineiro will take place on June 27, 2026, in Ervedosa, Portugal. This trail running event offers three main activities starting at 09:00: a 12 km trail race as the 3rd stage of the District Trail Championship, a 5 km short trail, and a 10 km non-competitive walk starting at 10:00.

The race is open to athletes affiliated with the Portuguese Athletics Federation and individual popular runners, with foreign athletes allowed only by invitation. The event features multiple age categories from under 20 to over 70, with prizes for top finishers and team awards.

Participants will enjoy a competitive atmosphere supported by local organizations and technical assistance from the Athletics Association of Bragança, with the race starting and finishing in the center of Ervedosa.

The 45th Corrida das Fogueiras is a classic nighttime road race held on June 27, 2026, in Peniche, Portugal. The event features a 15K race, a 5K walk called Corrida das Fogueirinhas, and a 500m kids’ run, all starting at Avenida do Porto de Pesca with finishes at Marina de Peniche or the same location for the kids.

This race is unique for its nighttime setting illuminated by strategically placed bonfires along the course, creating a festive and communal atmosphere that culminates in a traditional sardine feast hosted by the community and municipality. The event welcomes senior and veteran runners for the 15K race, with classifications by overall, age groups, and teams.

The race includes organized start boxes by running pace to ensure a smooth experience for all athletes, from elite to recreational runners, and offers a family-friendly environment with the kids’ and walk segments.