MARATHON SONS OF FREITA 2026

The Trail Run Real Priolo 2026 is a trail running event taking place on April 18, 2026, on the island of São Miguel in the Azores, Portugal. This 6th edition features four competitive races and a walking event, with distances including Ultra Trail (46.6 km), Trail (33 km), Trail Sprint (23.6 km), Mini Trail (10 km), and a 10 km Caminhada (walk).

The event is open to different participant profiles, with minimum age requirements varying per race: 18 years for Ultra Trail and Trail, 16 years for Trail Sprint, 11 years for Mini Trail, and from 9 years for the walking event when accompanied by an adult. It is part of the National Trail Running circuits and the prestigious UTMB World Series, ensuring a competitive and well-recognized race environment.

The courses traverse the scenic trails, agricultural paths, forests, and streams of the Nordeste municipality, offering diverse and challenging terrain. The event promotes environmental sustainability and cultural awareness, combining sport with the discovery of lesser-known landscapes. The atmosphere balances competitive spirit with community and recreational activities, including cultural and social events alongside the races.

BTT AFIFE 2026 is a recreational mountain bike event taking place on April 19, 2026, in Afife, Viana do Castelo, Portugal. The event features three distinct activities: a 35 km mountain bike ride, a 20 km mountain bike ride, and a 10 km walk.

The event is open to all participants in good physical condition, with no classification or ranking for the races. The start and finish are located at Pavilhão Municipal David Freitas in Afife. The courses traverse trails and paths in the parishes of Afife and Carreço, with medium difficulty terrain.

Participants can enjoy a supportive and recreational atmosphere with institutional support from local municipalities and parishes. The event also includes team prizes for the three most numerous teams and a raffle for three vouchers.

The Ínsua Nature Trail is a trail running and walking event taking place on April 19, 2026, in the parishes of Ínsua, Castelo de Penalva, and Esmolfe, Portugal. The event offers three distances: an 8 km walk, a 12 km mini trail, and a 16 km trail.

Open to participants of all ages and physical conditions, the event welcomes runners and walkers alike. The trails traverse rural paths and municipal roads, providing a scenic and varied terrain with a medium difficulty level for the longest distance.

Participants will enjoy a well-organized race atmosphere with solid and liquid aid stations, electronic timing, and awards for top finishers by gender and age categories. The event also includes a convivial lunch after the race.

The XII Trilho dos Gatos is a trail running event organized by GATÕES BTT, taking place on April 18-19, 2026, in Montemor-O-Velho, Portugal. It features three distances: Trail Curto (19 km), Mini-Trail (12 km), and a non-competitive 10 km walk, along with Trail Kids races for children.

The Mini-Trail is part of the ADAC District Mini-Trail Circuit and the ATRP Youth Circuit series 150, while the Trail Curto counts towards the ATRP National Trail Sprint Circuit series 100. The courses run on trails, forest paths, and single tracks, starting and finishing at the Polidesportivo de Gatões.

The event welcomes adults 18+ for the main races, with the Mini-Trail open to youth 16+ with parental authorization. The walk is open to all ages. The atmosphere includes competitive races and family-friendly kids’ events, with prize awards for individual and team categories.