Trail dos Diabos 2026 - Vinhais

The Trail Costa Norte by ADSP is a trail running event taking place on February 21, 2026, in Ribeira Grande. It features multiple distances including the Trail Sprint (22 km with 749 m elevation), Mini-Trail (12 km with 351 m elevation), and a 12 km Walk, catering to a broad range of participants.

The event is open to the public with minimum age limits depending on the race type: 18 years for the Trail Sprint, 16 for the Mini-Trail, and the Walk allows children accompanied by an adult. The Trail Sprint is part of the São Miguel Trail Circuit, attracting both competitive and recreational runners.

Runners will experience diverse terrain including trails, streams, pastures, and roads, with careful attention to environmental preservation. The race offers a friendly and supportive atmosphere with post-race amenities such as hot showers and a finisher meal, making it a comprehensive trail event for all levels. There are team classifications and awards, and the event includes a mini-trail and a walk alongside the main sprint race.

The Foz Côa Douro Trail Adventure is a trail running event taking place from February 20 to 22, 2026, in the Alto Douro region of Portugal. This challenging race is composed of three stages with distances of 16 km, 30 km, and 17 km respectively, offering a demanding mountain terrain with significant elevation changes.

The event is open exclusively to athletes aged 18 and over, emphasizing extreme physical and mental endurance due to the high mountain trails, technical paths, and exposure to varying weather conditions. Participants traverse scenic landscapes featuring terraced valleys, the Douro and Côa rivers, vineyards known for world-class wines, flowering almond and olive trees, and cultural landmarks such as the Pocinho to Barca D’Alva railway and the historic Numão Castle.

The atmosphere blends adventure with cultural exploration, supported by transfers between stages, accommodation options, and communal dinners, fostering camaraderie among participants. The race includes individual competition over three days, with final classification determined by the cumulative time of all stages.

Celebrating 16 years of adventure and heritage, the Trail de Conímbriga Terras de Sicó returns for its 17th edition with seven races over three days — including the epic 111 Milhas Terras de Sicó, a qualifying race for Western States 2027.

Runners of all levels can choose from ultra-endurance challenges to short trail and walking options, all across the wild limestone landscape of the Sicó Mountains, rich in Roman history and natural beauty.

Races:

🏁 111 Milhas (111 miles)

🏁 111 km

🏁 60 km

🏁 42 km

🏁 25 km

🏁 13 km (run)

🏁 13 km (walk, non-competitive)

Certified by ATRP and ITRA. ITRA points available. Strict time cut-offs and required gear apply.

The Linhas de Torres 100 returns on February 20–21, 2026, offering an epic trail challenge across the historic Linhas de Torres Vedras, the legendary military defense system north of Lisbon. All events finish at Expotorres, Torres Vedras.

This is more than a race — it’s a journey through cultural heritage, rugged landscapes, and technical trails, with options for everyone:

Trail Ultra Endurance – 100 km (solo or relay of 2 or 4)

Trail Ultra – 50 km

Trail Long – 30 km

Trail Sprint – 20 km

Trail Short – 10 km

Hikes – 20 km and 10 km

Kids’ Races – for ages 7 to 15

Integrated in the ATRP National Trail Circuit, this inclusive event supports a social cause (APSA – Portuguese Association for Asperger Syndrome) and fosters a community spirit across all age groups.