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The Trail da Calheta is a trail running event taking place on March 8, 2026, in the municipality of Calheta, Madeira. It features two races: the Trail da Calheta (35 km with 2400 m positive elevation gain) and the Mini Trail da Calheta (13.3 km with 800 m positive elevation gain).

Open to various age categories including Juveniles, Juniors, Seniors, and Veterans, the event is part of the 2025-26 CIRCUITO TRAIL MADEIRA ranking. The courses traverse diverse terrain including dirt paths, trails, irrigation channels, paved paths, and some asphalt roads, crossing villages and private properties.

The race offers a challenging experience with significant elevation changes and requires participants to be self-sufficient between aid stations. The atmosphere promotes fair play and respect for the environment, with strict rules and penalties to ensure safety and fairness.

The XI Cross Mira Villas e CD Sub16 race is a cross-country running event held on March 8, 2026, in Mira de Aire, Portugal. It features multiple race categories for different age groups, including sub-16 athletes.

The event is organized by ADAC and is part of the regional athletics calendar, attracting competitive runners from the region. The race courses include natural terrain typical of cross-country running.

The atmosphere is competitive and community-oriented, with races for various age categories, promoting youth participation and athletic development.

The 3rd Corta Mato da Sismaria takes place on March 8, 2026, in Sismaria, Portugal. The event includes the District Short Cross Country Championships for Sub16, Sub18, Sub20, Seniors and Veterans, as well as the District Long Cross Country Championship for Sub14.

Organized under the supervision of the Associação Distrital de Atletismo de Leiria (ADAL), the competition gathers athletes from multiple age categories in a traditional cross-country format with several races throughout the morning.

The 1st Corta Mato Pombalino is a cross country running event scheduled for March 8, 2026, in Vila Real de Santo António, Portugal. It features races for various youth categories from Benjamins A to Sub 18, with distances ranging approximately from 650 meters to 3150 meters.

The competition is open to both federated and non-federated national and international athletes, male and female. The event is organized by Grupo Desportivo Pic Nic in collaboration with the local municipality and the Algarve Athletics Association.

The race takes place at the Municipal Sports Complex of Vila Real de Santo António, offering a structured course with small and large laps through a natural park setting, providing a competitive and community-focused atmosphere.