VII Rio Paiva Trail

The Linhas de Torres 100 returns on January 30–31, 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.

The Montepio Half Marathon of Cascais is a running event scheduled for February 7 and 8, 2026, taking place at the picturesque Bay of Cascais. This event features several race distances including the Half Marathon (21.0975 km), 10 km, 5 km, and a Children’s Race on the first day.

The race is open to all participants and organized by HMS Sports in partnership with the Cascais Municipality and CCD Cascais. The event offers a scenic coastal course along the Atlantic, providing a unique running experience in a festive atmosphere suitable for families and athletes of all levels.

The event includes multiple race formats over two days, making it a comprehensive running festival that caters to diverse age groups and abilities, promoting sport and community engagement in a beautiful seaside setting.

The Santa Maria Trail (SMAT) 2026 is a trail running event taking place on February 7, 2026, in Vila do Porto, Portugal, on the island of Santa Maria in the Azores. This event includes several race distances: a Long Trail of approximately 35 km, a Short Trail of about 20 km, a Mini Trail of 10 km, a non-competitive 10 km Walk, and a Trail Kids race of 4 km.

The event is open to all participants with minimum age requirements depending on the distance: 18+ for the Long Trail, 16+ for the Short and Mini Trails, and 8-15 years for the Trail Kids race. The Santa Maria Trail is certified by the ATRP and organized by the Casa do Povo de São Pedro Trail Running Section. Winners of the Long and Short Trail general classifications earn automatic entry to the next edition.

The race courses traverse diverse natural landscapes including trails, agricultural and forest paths, and water lines around Vila do Porto, offering scenic and technical challenges with significant elevation gains. The atmosphere is competitive yet welcoming, with a variety of distances catering to both experienced trail runners and beginners, as well as family participation through the walk and kids’ race.

The XI Trail Montes Saloios will take place on 15 February 2026 in Covas de Ferro, Sintra, with all event operations centralized at the Pavilhão Gimnodesportivo da Liga dos Amigos de Covas de Ferro (secretariat, start, and finish). Organized by Motoclube TT Montes Saloios with the support of Faz-te aos Trilhos, the event welcomes both competitive athletes and walkers.

Participants can choose between the Trail Longo 29 km, Trail Curto 15 km, Minitrail 10 km, and a 10 km Walk. The 29 km and 15 km distances also include the special couples’ classification “Amor nos Montes.” Competitive races are chip-timed, while the walk is non-timed.

The day is marked by a festive and community spirit, with semi-autonomy between aid stations, scenic off-road routes, and plenty of post-race celebrations. With prizes for runners, walkers, teams, couples, and even costumes, the Montes Saloios promises both competition and fun.