II MINI-TRAIL SANTOINHO

The GRIFO24h is an endurance running event taking place on November 15-16, 2025, at the Unidade de Intervenção da GNR in Lisbon. This unique race offers multiple long-duration running options including 24-hour, 12-hour, 3-hour races, and a Night Marathon.

Distances are based on laps of a certified 2,320-meter closed circuit featuring mostly asphalt and some dirt paths. The event welcomes individual runners and teams, with categories for male, female, and mixed teams, making it accessible to a broad range of endurance athletes.

GRIFO24h is part of the National 24-Hour Race Circuit 2025 and supports a charitable cause, requiring participants to donate non-perishable food items that will be distributed to families in need. The race atmosphere combines competitive spirit with solidarity and community engagement.

The IV Trail Veredas de Nexe is a trail running event scheduled to take place on November 15 and 16, 2025, in Santa Bárbara de Nexe, Faro, Portugal. The event offers multiple race distances including a 35+ km Trail, 18+ km Trail Sprint, 10 km Mini Trail, a 6 km Walk, and special Trail Kids races for younger participants.

This event is open to a wide range of athletes, including youth aged 16 and older with parental consent, and features classifications and awards for different age categories and teams. It is integrated into the Taça Alengarve, the Algarve Trail Sprint Circuit 2025/2026, and the ATRP Circuit.

The course traverses diverse terrain including narrow and wide trails, dirt paths, rocky areas, and some asphalt sections, set in a Mediterranean natural amphitheater with stunning views over the Ria Formosa and Atlantic Ocean. The atmosphere includes competitive races and family-friendly activities such as the Trail Kids event, making it inclusive and festive.

The Benquerenças Backyard Ultra – 2nd Edition takes place in Benquerenças, Portugal, organized by the Benquerenças Parish Council and co-organized by Vitória Clube das Benquerenças.

This event is part of the official Backyard Ultra calendar, following the unique and demanding format created by Lazarus Lake. Participants will run a loop of 6.706 km every hour until only one remains.

📅 Date: November 2025
📍 Location: Benquerenças, Portugal
🎽 Race Options:

10 Loops (67.06 km)

Backyard Ultra (Unlimited loops until only one finisher)

The 8th Edition Trail do Chícharo da Serra is a trail running event scheduled for November 16, 2025, in Santa Catarina da Serra, near Leiria, Portugal. It offers several distances: 32 km Trail, 19 km Trail Sprint, 13 km Mini Trail, and a 10 km non-competitive walk, catering to a broad range of participants.

This event is open to all trail enthusiasts and is part of the local sports calendar, promoting the territory of Santa Catarina da Serra while integrating with the annual Gastronomic Festival “Chícharo da Serra.” The courses mainly traverse ancient trails, paths, and tracks (about 95%) in the region, providing a unique experience through scenic and challenging terrain.

The race atmosphere is vibrant and community-oriented, supported by local organizations and the municipality, offering competitive races along with a family-friendly walking event. Team and individual categories allow for trophies and prizes, enhancing the competitive spirit and community involvement.