Meia Maratona do Porto

The Monção e Melgaço Granfondo 2026 is a competitive amateur cycling event held on Sunday, September 20, 2026, starting and finishing in Monção, Portugal. It features three distances: Granfondo (130 km), Mediofondo (100 km), and Minifondo (60 km), with mandatory helmet use for all participants.

The event is open to cyclists aged 15 and older, with specific age restrictions for certain distances and license requirements for federated athletes. It is organized under the regulations of the Portuguese Cycling Federation and follows road traffic laws.

Participants can enjoy a well-supported race with timed electronic chip tracking, medical and mechanical assistance, and a festive atmosphere with awards for various age categories and overall winners.

The Maratona BTT 5 Cumes is a mountain bike marathon held annually in Barcelos, Portugal, with the next edition on September 27, 2026. It is the most participated marathon in the mountain biking discipline in Portugal, attracting thousands of athletes.

The race starts and finishes in the historic center of Barcelos, making it a national reference event in mountain biking. The event challenges participants to overcome five summits, offering a demanding and rewarding experience for mountain bike enthusiasts.

The Sines Triathlon 2026 is a triathlon event taking place on September 27, 2026, in Sines, Portugal. It features a challenging 100 km course consisting of 2 km swimming in the Bay of Sines, 80 km cycling over three laps, and an 18 km running segment composed of three 6 km laps.

This event is open to athletes aged 18 and over and is part of the HMS Triathlon Series, which also includes the Setúbal Triathlon. The race offers a unique experience with its scenic coastal setting and a rolling start system designed to enhance safety and performance during the swim.

In addition to individual competition, there is a relay category allowing teams of two or three members to compete, making the event inclusive and dynamic. The race atmosphere combines competitive spirit with community engagement, supported by the local municipality and organized by HMS Sports.

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.