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Trilhos de Mértola 2026 is a trail running event taking place on March 1, 2026, in Mértola, Portugal, within the Natural Park of the Guadiana Valley. The event offers multiple distances including Trail Kids races (400m to 2000m), a 9 km Caminhada and Mini Trail, a 17 km Trail Sprint, and a challenging 30 km Trail.

The event is open to participants of various ages, from children aged 5 and up to adults, with some age restrictions depending on the race category. It welcomes both federated and non-federated athletes, individuals, and groups such as clubs and schools.

The courses feature diverse terrain including trails, paths, streams, and escarpments, avoiding paved roads except for entry/exit points and crossings. The event emphasizes respect for nature and environmental responsibility, with marked routes and aid stations providing solid and liquid supplies. The atmosphere combines competitive spirit with community engagement, including races for kids and walking options.

The Trail Bracara Augusta is a trail running event taking place on March 1, 2026, in Braga, Portugal. It features two competitive races and a non-competitive walk.

The competitive distances include a 24 km trail with approximately 1125 m of positive elevation gain and a 15 km mini-trail with about 680 m of positive elevation gain. There is also an 8 km walk without competitive character.

The event is open to participants aged 18 and over for the 24 km trail, 16 and over for the mini-trail, and 14 and over for the walk, with age categories for awards. The race is held on marked mountain trails with natural obstacles, offering a challenging and scenic experience.

The 6th edition of the LAAC Trail will take place on March 1, 2026, in Aguada de Cima, Águeda. This trail running event offers five distances: Long Trail, Short Trail, Mini Trail, Walk, and Kids Trail, catering to a wide range of participants.

Organized by the Gymnastic Sports Section of LAAC – Liga dos Amigos de Aguada de Cima, the race starts and finishes at the local gymnasium. It is part of the Trail Terras de Águeda Trophy, attracting trail runners across various age categories and levels.

The 12 km Manteigas – Penhas Douradas mountain race will take place on March 1, 2026, organized by the CCD dos Trabalhadores da Câmara Municipal de Manteigas with support from the local municipality. This event features a mountain running race of approximately 12 km with a predominantly uphill course, as well as a non-competitive 7 km walk.

The race is open to all participants, individual or collective, without distinction of gender or nationality, and includes multiple age categories from 18 years and above. The course starts in front of the Manteigas City Hall and finishes at the Largo do Vale Formoso in Penhas Douradas, with three aid stations along the route providing liquids and solids.

Participants can enjoy the challenging uphill terrain through the streets of Manteigas and forest roads leading to the meteorological observatory. The event also offers a festive atmosphere with awards, including monetary prizes, trophies, and participation gifts such as technical t-shirts and medals for runners, and t-shirts for walkers.