Porto Saudável 2025

The Grande Trail Serra d’Arga (GTSA) 2025 is a three-day trail running festival held in northern Portugal, from September 26 to 28, blending ultra-endurance competition with community spirit and breathtaking landscapes. The event kicks off on the night of September 26 in Viana do Castelo with the GTSA 100KM, a challenging ultra that takes runners across rugged, technical terrain through the Serra d’Arga and remote villages like Dem, Arga de Baixo, Cerquido, and Montaria. On September 27, the action moves to Dem, where the GTSA 50KM and GTSA 15KM take place. Both circular courses combine steep elevation, mountain trails, and local charm. The day is enhanced by cultural festivities such as the Dem Folklore Festival, adding a unique community vibe to the challenge. The final day, September 28, is hosted in São Lourenço da Montaria, offering four diverse races: the GTSA 31KM, GTSA 17KM, a 12KM Hike, and a Kids Race. These circular routes showcase the natural beauty of the region, passing forests, waterfalls, and traditional villages, with distances suited to competitive runners, nature lovers, and families alike. From night-time ultras to festive hikes, GTSA 2025 promises a dynamic celebration of sport, culture, and the wild Serra d’Arga landscapes.

The Passeio BTT e Caminhada – Rota do Rosmaninho will be held on September 21, 2025, in Vila Nova de São Bento, organized by the Associação Desportiva de Vila Nova de São Bento. This is a non-competitive event designed to promote sports, community spirit, and family fun, welcoming participants of all ages and experience levels. The program includes a 40 km mountain bike ride and a 10 km hike, both guided routes that highlight the scenic landscapes and natural beauty of the region. With aid stations, safety support, and a strong community atmosphere, the event ensures participants enjoy a relaxed but active day outdoors. After the ride or walk, participants are invited to join a convivial lunch at the Salão Polivalente, reinforcing the spirit of camaraderie that defines this event.

The Solidarity Run – Aveiro é Nosso, organized by the Aveiro é Nosso sector of the Academic Association of the University of Aveiro (AAUAv), returns on September 27, 2025, for its 4th edition. Starting and finishing at the Pedagogical Complex Park of the University of Aveiro, the event offers two options: a 10 km run and a 5 km walk, open to the entire community. More than just a sporting event, this initiative promotes physical activity, healthy social interaction, and solidarity, with all proceeds going to support a local social cause.

The II Trilhos das Terras do Vasco takes place on September 21, 2025, in Casal Vasco, Fornos de Algodres. Organized by the Freguesia do Casal Vasco with the support of AVCAT – Associação Vila Chã Aldeia Trail de Portugal, the event promotes trail running and outdoor sports in the region, attracting athletes from different locations to experience the local scenery. The program offers three options: a Trail of approximately 15 km (450D+), a Mini Trail of approximately 9 km (300D+), and a 9 km hike, all run predominantly on trails, rural paths, and dirt roads surrounding Casal Vasco. Participation is open to all athletes, federated or not, aged 16 and over for the Trail, and from 14 years old (with consent) for the Mini Trail. With a friendly and community-focused atmosphere, the event also includes on-course support, safety measures, and post-race conviviality, including the possibility of joining the shared lunch after the race.