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The XIII Corrida Saúde+Solidária is a running event organized by the Associação de Estudantes da Faculdade de Medicina de Lisboa (AEFML) with technical support from Xistarca, taking place on April 26, 2026, at the Estádio Universitário de Lisboa. The event features three races: a 400m kids race, a 5km walk/run, and a 10km run.

The 10km and 5km races start at 10:00 and 10:05 respectively, with the kids race beginning at 9:30. The 10km race is open to participants born in 2008 or earlier, the 5km walk/run is open to all born in 2015 or earlier (with younger children allowed if accompanied by a guardian), and the kids race is for children born between 2014 and 2022.

The courses start and finish at the Estádio de Honra do Estádio Universitário de Lisboa and include urban routes through notable city areas. The event promotes health and solidarity, welcoming participants of all ages and abilities, including wheelchair users in the 5km walk/run.

The Trail Volta às Origens is a trail running race scheduled for April 26, 2026, taking place in Cabroelo, Penafiel, Portugal. The event features marked trails, small dirt roads, and paved roads, emphasizing completing the course in the shortest possible time.

Participants can choose between three distances: a 25 km trail, a 15 km trail, and a 6 km walk. The race is open to various categories including Senior, Sub23, and Veteran age groups, welcoming a broad range of athletes.

The start and finish are located at the sports complex of Associação Desportiva de Cabroelo in Capela, Penafiel, providing a well-organized venue for competitors. The event offers a competitive yet welcoming atmosphere focused on adventure and connection with nature.

Trail das Ribeiras 2026 is a trail running event taking place on April 26, 2026, in Penacova, Portugal. The race offers three distances: a long trail of 19 km, a shorter trail of 14 km, and a 10 km walk, providing options for different levels of endurance and experience.

The event is open to athletes aged 18 and over for the long trail, while the shorter trail and walk allow participants from age 16 with parental consent. The race is organized by Grupo Desportivo de Telhado and features a semi-autonomous format with well-marked routes, emphasizing adherence to the natural environment and safety.

The Trail das Ribeiras routes are set in scenic natural surroundings near Telhado, with organized aid stations and safety support. The atmosphere promotes sportsmanship and respect, with clear rules of conduct and disqualification penalties to maintain fairness and safety. The event also includes a communal lunch and an awards ceremony, creating a friendly and community-focused race day.

The Trilhos do Pastor 2026 is a trail running event scheduled for April 26, 2026, in Pia do Urso, Batalha, Portugal, near Fátima. It features multiple distances including a 35.5 km Trail, a 17.5 km Trail Sprint, a 12 km Mini-Trail, and a non-competitive 12 km walk, making it accessible for various levels of trail runners and walkers.

Open to all participants, the event is organized by Atlético Clube São Mamede with support from local municipalities. The routes traverse mostly ancient trails and paths in the natural park of the Serras Aire and Candeeiros, passing unique landmarks such as caves, old Roman roads, and scenic viewpoints with vistas of famous mountain ranges and the Sanctuary of Fátima.

The race atmosphere combines the spirit of competition with the enjoyment of nature’s beauty, and includes a Kids Run on the day before, designed to promote athletics among youth with distances tailored by age categories. This makes the Trilhos do Pastor a family-friendly event celebrating trail running culture in a spectacular environment.