
Running
269 Races
The Swim Together Open Water Race is an open water swimming event held on July 22, 2023, in Lagoa de Óbidos, Portugal. Participants can choose from distances of 500 meters, 1,000 meters, and 3,000 meters, catering to various levels of swimming ability.
This race welcomes all swimmers, both licensed athletes and amateurs, making it inclusive and accessible. The event is part of the Open Water Swimming Series, providing an excellent opportunity to compete and gain experience in a scenic lagoon setting.
The course offers unique natural landscapes of the Óbidos lagoon, with calm water conditions ideal for swimmers. The atmosphere is friendly and festive, encouraging both individual competitors and families to enjoy the sport together. Additionally, the event includes a children's swimming race, making it a family-friendly occasion.
The Pisão Extreme 2026 is a skyrunning challenge through the dramatic Serra da Arada, organized by SpotCriativo Eventos with support from the São Pedro do Sul Municipality. Taking place on October 3–4, 2026, this event offers five circular trail courses, all under the auspices of the Portuguese Federation of Camping and Mountaineering (FCMP).
With distances ranging from 4 km to 65 km, Pisão Extreme caters to a wide spectrum of athletes — from beginners testing vertical gains to ultra-endurance mountain runners. Each course delivers rugged ascents, technical terrain, and breathtaking natural scenery.
This is not just a race — it’s a high-altitude test of resilience, autonomy, and mountain spirit.
Taking place on November 9, 2025, the Duatlo de Ílhavo is a sprint-format duathlon (run-bike-run) held in the coastal city of Ílhavo. It is part of the Desafio Triatlo Norte series and offers both a competitive and recreational experience for individual athletes and relay teams. Open to participants aged 16 and up, the race promotes broad inclusivity across genders, ages, and categories, including paratriathletes. The event unfolds around the city center, starting at Jardim Henriqueta Maia and passing landmarks like the municipal pools and the Parque da Ciência e Inovação.
The Starman Portugal Alentejo 2025 is a multi-discipline endurance event featuring triathlon races, held in the scenic Alentejo region of Portugal. Scheduled for 2025, this event offers a variety of distances tailored to different athlete levels and preferences.
Open to all participants, the event welcomes both licensed and amateur athletes, making it a diverse and inclusive competition. It is linked with national triathlon series, enhancing its competitive appeal and standing within the sport's community.
The race courses showcase the unique landscapes of Alentejo, including rolling hills and picturesque countryside, providing a challenging yet inspiring setting. The event atmosphere balances competitive spirit with community celebration, including team relays and categories for all ages.
The 3º Trail Winter Challenge S.A. – Vila Galé is a trail running event scheduled for December 13, 2026, in Ericeira, starting and finishing at the Vila Galé Hotel. It features three distances: a long trail of approximately 20 km, a short trail of around 14 km, and a leisure walk of about 12 km. The event is open to all participants aged 18 and older, with competitive classifications for the trail distances and no classification for the walk.
This race is part of the Circuito Challenge S.A. 2026, offering a unique opportunity for participants to compete in a series of three trail challenges throughout the year. The course runs mostly through natural trails with stunning views of the coastline, combining interior paths with scenic sea vistas, offering a beautiful and challenging environment.
The atmosphere is community-oriented and environmentally conscious, promoting trail running with zero environmental impact and initiatives like plogging during the walk. The event also includes prizes for top finishers, the largest team, and oldest participants, along with a unique finisher medal in puzzle format tying the three races in the circuit together. The event caters to competitive runners and leisure walkers alike, encouraging participation from a broad range of ages and skill levels.
The Vertical Costa Norte is a vertical kilometer mountain running race taking place on September 28, 2025, in Madeira, Portugal. This event features a challenging 13 km vertical kilometer distance designed to test endurance and climbing skills.
Open to a broad range of athletes from various age groups including youth, juniors, seniors, and veterans, the race welcomes both licensed and non-licensed participants affiliated with the Federação de Campismo e Montanhismo de Portugal. It is organized by Clube Naval de São Vicente with strong support from local authorities, ensuring a well-structured competition.
The race offers a unique experience with its steep vertical ascent along the northern coast of Madeira, promising spectacular landscapes and a demanding terrain. The atmosphere is competitive yet inclusive, attracting mountain running enthusiasts eager to challenge themselves in a scenic and rugged environment.