III TTOT "Trail Through Lands of Yore"

The Trail Encostas do Mondego 2026 is a trail running event taking place on March 15, 2026, in Figueira da Foz, Portugal. It features two competitive distances: a Mini Trail of 13 km and a Trail Curto of 21 km, as well as a 10 km walking event. The Mini Trail is open to athletes over 16 years old, while the Trail Curto is for those over 18 years old.

The 13 km Mini Trail is part of the Coimbra District Trail Running Circuit and falls under the ADAC (Associação Distrital de Atletismo de Coimbra). The race courses run through the trails of Vila Verde parish, offering participants a challenging terrain with constant elevation changes and natural obstacles such as roots and stones. The atmosphere is competitive yet inclusive, welcoming individual runners and teams with collective classifications and prizes.

The event also includes a walking route, making it accessible for a wider audience and promoting a sportive and community spirit. The race start and finish are located at Rua Comendador Mário Barraca, with a festive award ceremony scheduled after the race.

The Povoação Trail returns for its 6th edition on March 15, 2026, in the breathtaking region of Povoação, São Miguel Island (Azores). This nature-based event features four distances — Trail Ultra (50 km), Trail (30 km), Trail Sprint (15 km), and a non-competitive 9 km hike — offering something for every level of trail runner.

Runners will navigate technical, scenic trails, including forests, agricultural paths, streams, and mountain slopes, with significant elevation gain (up to D+3500). The Ultra and main Trail events are designed for experienced athletes, while the Sprint and Walk provide accessible options for newcomers.

Organized by HL Runners Club in partnership with the Municipality of Povoação, this event offers a supportive and adventurous atmosphere. It’s also part of the local São Miguel Trail Circuit and may contribute to the ATRP national ranking.

The 2nd Edition CHE a Correr is a running and walking event taking place on March 22, 2026, in Mora, Évora, Portugal. It offers a 9 km running race and a 6 km walking route, appealing to a wide range of participants from children aged 6 years and above for the walk, and adults 18 years and older for the race.

The event is open to all, with no license required, focusing on promoting sport and healthy living within the community. The competition route goes through the main streets of Mora, providing a unique urban landscape and a friendly atmosphere.

This event features a festive and inclusive vibe, with both competitive race and recreational walking options, as well as prize money and trophies for top finishers, enhancing the competitive spirit and community engagement.

The EDP Lisbon Half Marathon 2026 is a prestigious road running event scheduled for March 8, 2026, in Lisbon, Portugal. The race features a single distance of 21 kilometers and is open to all runners, attracting over 30,000 participants annually, including many international athletes.

This event is part of the new international SuperHalfs circuit, which connects six of the world’s best half marathons in historic cities such as Berlin, Cardiff, Copenhagen, Lisbon, Prague, and Valencia. The course is unique, starting on the iconic 25 de Abril Bridge and finishing at the historic Jerónimos Monastery in the heart of Lisbon, offering runners a scenic and fast route.

The atmosphere is vibrant and inclusive, welcoming runners of all levels aiming to set personal records. The event also includes parallel races like the Vodafone 10k and Hyundai 7k, making it a full weekend of running celebrations for athletes and families alike.