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The 31st Corrida da Árvore Arkopharma is a historic running event taking place on February 28, 2026, in the green heart of Lisbon at Parque do Monsanto. This pedestrian race offers a 10 km run, a 5 km walk, and kids’ races of 200m, 400m, and 800m for children up to 12 years old.

The event is open to all interested participants, with the 10 km run and 5 km walk available to adults and the kids’ races designed for children. The race features a scenic route through the streets and paths of Monsanto Park, providing a unique urban nature experience.

With a festive atmosphere, the event includes trophies for top finishers in overall and age categories, and a commemorative finisher tree for participants, emphasizing its environmental friendliness and community spirit.

The 39th Grande Prémio de Atletismo Cidade de Estarreja is a road running event taking place on March 1, 2026, in Estarreja, Portugal. It features races for all age groups, including distances from 700 meters for younger categories up to a 10,000-meter race for juniors, seniors, and veterans, plus a 5.5 km solidarity walk.

Open to athletes registered with any Portuguese association, the event welcomes participants from clubs, schools, and other organizations, with specific age categories and gender divisions. The 10,000-meter race is the main competitive distance, with monetary prizes for top finishers and trophies for the best teams in youth categories.

The race route for the 10 km starts and finishes at Parque do Antuã, running through urban streets with a mostly straight and looped course. The event also includes a solidarity walk supporting charitable causes, creating a community atmosphere.

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.