7º Night Running Santiago do Cacém

The VI Desafio Vertical 0/947 2026 is a trail running event taking place on March 28, 2026, in Lagoa, Portugal. It features several distances, including the DV Trail (37.9 km with 1870 m positive elevation), DV Trail Sprint (25.6 km with 1370 m positive elevation), DV Caminhada (9.4 km non-competitive walk), and DV Kids (1.5 km for children aged 6-15).

The event is open to all athletes who meet the age requirements for each race, with categories for youth, seniors, veterans, and teams. The DV Trail and DV Trail Sprint are classified by ITRA and contribute to the National Trail Championships and the São Miguel Island Trail Circuit. The courses traverse scenic trails and agricultural paths in the Lagoa municipality, offering challenging terrain and beautiful natural landscapes.

The atmosphere combines competitive spirit with a family-friendly environment, including a non-competitive walk and a kids’ race. The event is organized with staggered individual start times in a time-trial format, fostering a focused yet communal race experience.

Horizontes Backyard Ultra is not about speed — it’s about endurance. The race follows the classic Backyard Ultra format: complete a 6.706 km loop in under one hour. A new loop starts every hour. If you don’t finish in time or don’t start the next loop, you’re out. The race continues until only one athlete remains — the Last One Standing.

This format tests consistency, mindset, strategy, nutrition and rest management more than any fixed-distance race.

The 42nd Corrida dos Sinos is a road running race taking place on March 29, 2026, in Mafra, Portugal. This event features a certified 15 km distance, offering a challenging and scenic course through the streets of Mafra including historic landmarks such as the National Palace of Mafra.

Open to all runners aged 18 and over, the race welcomes both federated and non-federated athletes, with age categories spanning from 18 to 60+ years. Participants can compete individually or as part of teams, with team and individual classifications available.

In addition to the main race, there is the Caminhada dos Sininhos, a non-competitive walking event of approximately 6.5 km, making the event family-friendly and inclusive. The race atmosphere combines competitive spirit with local tradition, highlighted by the symbolic awarding of the traditional Sino (bell) to all finishers.

The 12th Trail Running Trilho das Dores is a trail running event scheduled for March 29, 2026, in Abitureiras, Santarém. It offers varied distances including a Long Trail of 31 km with a 7-hour time limit, a Short Trail of 18 km with a 5-hour limit, a Mini Short Trail of 12 km, and a 12 km Hell Energy Walk.

This event is open to all athletes with limited registration slots—300 participants for the Long and Short Trails each, and 200 for the Mini Trail and Walk. It features multiple age categories from Juvenile to over 65 years, making it inclusive for a wide range of runners and walkers.

Participants will experience the natural landscapes of the Santarém region, with a race atmosphere that blends competitive spirit and community engagement. The event also includes team competitions and prizes for top individuals and teams, enhancing the challenge and camaraderie among participants.