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View eventHELL160
The HELL160-Shadows and Dust is an ultra-endurance trail running event taking place on July 3-5, 2026, in A do Pinto, Serpa, Beja, Portugal. This race features demanding distances of approximately 164.62 km for the HELL160 and 104 km for the HELL100, offering various competition formats including solo, duos, teams, relays, and a bike category.
The race welcomes athletes aged 18 and above, requiring no license but a medical certificate and signed responsibility term. The courses are circular and follow the GR15 trail and left bank of the Guadiana River, passing through a mix of estradões, paved segments, and montado trails with significant elevation gain and loss, making it a challenging and scenic endurance experience.
The event is more than just a race; it is a tribute to the people of Alentejo and the spirit of ultra-resilience. The atmosphere blends cultural festivities, including a gastronomic and musical festival, with the competitive spirit of ultra-endurance athletics, fostering a unique and inspiring environment for participants and spectators alike.
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View eventAquathlon of São João da Madeira
Duathlon events in Portugal for 2026 are organized by the Federação de Triatlo de Portugal, representing a comprehensive national calendar of competitions across various regions. These events offer diverse distances and formats, including individual and team competitions, making them accessible to a wide range of athletes from beginners to elite levels.
The competitions are linked to national championships and club series, fostering a competitive yet inclusive atmosphere. The events often take place in scenic locations throughout Portugal, providing athletes with unique landscapes and terrain challenges. The atmosphere is typically vibrant and community-focused, with some events featuring relay formats and categories for different age groups.
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View event8º Trail Summer Challenge S.A. - Vila Galé
The 8º Trail Summer Challenge is a trail running event taking place on July 5, 2026, at Praia Foz do Lizandro. It offers three distances: a long trail of approximately 24 km, a short trail of approximately 15 km, and a leisure walk of about 12 km.
This event is open to all participants aged 18 and over, requiring no license, and includes competitive trail races as well as a non-competitive walk. It is part of the Circuito Challenge S.A. 2026 series and promotes environmental awareness, being associated with eco-friendly initiatives such as the Plogging movement.
The courses traverse mostly natural circuits with stunning coastal views, combining trails through inland paths and seaside scenery. The atmosphere is inclusive and supportive, catering to competitive athletes and leisure walkers alike, with special awards for teams and the oldest participants, plus fun activities like plogging integrated into the walk.
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View eventIV TRAILS CASTRO DE SANTIAGO - SUNSET EDITION
The IV Trilhos Castro de Santiago - Sunset Edition is a trail running event taking place on July 11, 2026, in Figueiró da Granja - Fornos de Algodres. It features a long trail of approximately 21 km with 850 meters of elevation gain, a short trail of about 14 km with 450 meters of elevation gain, a mini trail, and a recreational walk of around 10 km with 300 meters of elevation gain.
The event is open to all participants aged 18 and over for the long and short trails, with younger participants aged 11 to 14 allowed in the mini trail with legal guardian authorization. It is part of the Circuito de Trail da Beira Alta - VI(r)VER BEIRA ALTA and serves as its 5th stage, attracting athletes from various locations to share the trail running experience in the region.
The race courses run predominantly on trails, rural paths, dirt roads, and streams surrounding adjacent villages, offering a natural and challenging environment. The event includes a sunset start time and a festive atmosphere with a dinner following the races and prize ceremonies.
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View eventIberian Rivers Duathlon
Duathlon events in Portugal for 2026 are organized by the Federação de Triatlo de Portugal, representing a comprehensive national calendar of competitions across various regions. These events offer diverse distances and formats, including individual and team competitions, making them accessible to a wide range of athletes from beginners to elite levels.
The competitions are linked to national championships and club series, fostering a competitive yet inclusive atmosphere. The events often take place in scenic locations throughout Portugal, providing athletes with unique landscapes and terrain challenges. The atmosphere is typically vibrant and community-focused, with some events featuring relay formats and categories for different age groups.
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View eventLYNX Fuzileiros 2026
The LYNX Fuzileiros 2026 is an obstacle race (OCR) taking place on July 11, 2026, in Barreiro, Portugal, specifically at the Escola Prática dos Fuzileiros in Vale de Zebro. This race challenges teams of 6 athletes to overcome more than 40 obstacles over a distance of more than 7 kilometers.
Participation is only possible in teams of six, with categories for male, female, and mixed teams. The race is open to all who can form a team, with no individual entries allowed. The event promises a demanding course featuring obstacles that test strength, agility, balance, and precision, including some sections involving water crossings and swimming.
LYNX Fuzileiros offers a unique mix of military-style teamwork and physical challenge, held in a special military training environment, creating an intense and motivating atmosphere. The event is supported by the Barreiro City Council and includes a festive yet competitive spirit, with podiums and trophies for the top teams in each category.
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View eventIV TRAILS CASTRO DE SANTIAGO - SUNSET EDITION
The IV Trilhos Castro de Santiago - Sunset Edition is a trail running event scheduled for July 11, 2026, in Figueiró da Granja - Fornos de Algodres. It features a long trail of approximately 21 km with 850 meters of elevation gain, a short trail of about 14 km with 450 meters of elevation gain, a mini trail, and a recreational walk of around 10 km with 300 meters of elevation gain.
This event is part of the Circuito de Trail da Beira Alta 2026 and serves as its fifth stage. The trails run predominantly through rural paths, dirt roads, and streams surrounding nearby villages, offering a natural and mountainous terrain.
The long and short trails are open to all participants aged 18 and over, with or without federation affiliation, while the mini trail is open to participants aged 11 and above, who classify for the Circuito de Trail Jovem. The event promotes sports practice in the region and encourages sharing the trail running experience among athletes from various locations.
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View eventIberian Rivers Triathlon
Triathlon events in Portugal for 2026 are organized by the Federação de Triatlo de Portugal, representing a comprehensive national calendar of competitions across various regions. These events offer diverse distances and formats, including individual and team competitions, making them accessible to a wide range of athletes from beginners to elite levels.
The competitions are linked to national championships and club series, fostering a competitive yet inclusive atmosphere. The events often take place in scenic locations throughout Portugal, providing athletes with unique landscapes and terrain challenges. The atmosphere is typically vibrant and community-focused, with some events featuring relay formats and categories for different age groups.
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View eventPT281 Ultramarathon
PT281 Ultramarathon is one of the most extreme endurance challenges in Europe: 281 km, 66 hours, self-sufficient, guided only by GPS, crossing the vast and silent landscapes of Beira Baixa, Portugal.
Temperatures often exceed 40°C, isolation is real, and the race demands total physical and mental resilience.More than a competition, PT281 is described by many athletes as a spiritual journey, where pushing limits, navigating loneliness, and managing survival become part of the experience. Whether you chase the finish line or the meaning behind it — this is a race that changes you.
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View eventHybrid Day Leiria
The Hybrid Day is a unique hybrid race combining running and functional exercises, set to take place on July 17 and 18, 2026, at the iconic Estádio Municipal de Leiria. This two-day event promises intense competition and community spirit under the summer sun, attracting athletes of various levels.
Participants can compete in multiple categories including Singles, Doubles, and Relay teams, with divisions for men, women, and mixed teams, as well as Pro and general categories. The event is open to both military personnel with special discounts and the general public, creating a diverse and vibrant competitive atmosphere.
The race environment at Estádio Municipal de Leiria offers a festive and energetic atmosphere with enthusiastic crowds supporting the athletes. This edition continues the legacy from the memorable 2025 event, promising an unforgettable experience of challenge and camaraderie.