Running
253 Races
The IV Trail Vilarinho Cima is a trail running event scheduled for February 8, 2026, in Vilarinho Cima. This race offers participants an opportunity to engage in a challenging and scenic trail run through natural landscapes.
The event is open to all runners, welcoming both amateurs and experienced trail runners, making it an inclusive competition. The race features diverse distances to accommodate various levels of athletes.
Participants can expect a vibrant and friendly atmosphere where the beauty of the terrain enhances the experience. The event also includes community engagement and possibly team or relay formats to encourage broader participation.
Trail Castelejo 2026 is a trail running event scheduled for February 8, 2026, in Alvados, Porto de Mós. It offers participants the opportunity to challenge themselves in a scenic natural environment, making it a unique experience for trail enthusiasts.
The event welcomes all runners, providing an inclusive atmosphere for athletes of various levels. Participants can enjoy the beautiful landscapes of the region while competing in a well-organized race that promotes both competition and camaraderie.
The race features a festive and friendly ambiance, encouraging both individual runners and groups to take part. It is a perfect occasion to engage with the local community and enjoy the outdoors in a supportive sporting environment.
The Trail Porto Moniz takes place on February 8, 2026, in the municipality of Porto Moniz, on Madeira Island. The event includes three linear trail races — Trail Ultra (43 km), Trail Long (25 km) and Trail Short (13 km). Limited to around 800 athletes, it is organised by Clube de Montanha do Funchal and is integrated into the official circuits of both the Madeira Athletics Association and the Portuguese Trail Running Association.
With steep climbs, technical terrain and dramatic scenery, it is one of Madeira’s most challenging and iconic trail events.
The Batalha do Vimeiro is a mountain bike marathon event taking place on Sunday, February 8, 2026, in Vimeiro-Lourinhã, Lisboa. It offers two main race distances: a Marathon and a Half Marathon, with the possibility to participate using E-Bikes (electric bicycles) in the Marathon category with official classification, while E-Bikes in the Half Marathon are allowed but without classification.
The race is open to all cyclists aged 18 and over, including subcategories by age and gender, with specific categories for Elites, Masters, and Sub-23 athletes. The event is part of the 4th Edition of the Taça Oeste XCM BTT series, consisting of 4 stages, where points are awarded for overall and category classifications.
The race course features rural roads and trails approximately 40 km or 60 km in length, marked by clear signage and supported by a professional organization ensuring safety and timing. The atmosphere is friendly and amateur, welcoming all levels of mountain biking enthusiasts, with E-Bike participation adding a modern twist to the traditional off-road marathon cycling format.
The 5th Raid BTT Tavira - Cachopo is a mountain bike adventure event taking place on February 8, 2026, in Tavira, Faro, Portugal. This non-competitive event offers three GPS-guided route options: a 100 km loop from Tavira passing through Cachopo, a 50 km point-to-point from Tavira to Cachopo, and a 50 km relay stage for teams of two.
Open to all participants aged 18 and over, the event emphasizes endurance and the discovery of the natural and rural landscapes of the Tavira region. The routes feature technical and physical challenges with significant elevation gain, including roads, trails, and interaction with vehicle traffic, making it a unique experience for mountain bike enthusiasts.
The atmosphere is recreational and friendly, promoting sportive tourism and personal challenge rather than competition, with participants riding at their own pace. The event includes support such as mechanical assistance, aid stations with food and drinks, and a symbolic finisher’s medal, creating an inclusive and memorable day in nature.
The V Rota do Olho do Tordo is a trail running and nature walking event taking place on February 8, 2026, in Alvaiázere, Portugal. It features two non-competitive distances: a 14 km trail run and a 10 km nature walk.
The event is open to participants aged 16 and older for the trail run, with younger participants allowed in the walk if accompanied by an adult. It promotes health, well-being, and social interaction through outdoor sport.
The trail run includes a 500m elevation gain and a time limit of 3h30, while the walk has a 170m elevation gain and a 3-hour limit. Awards are given to the top five male and female finishers in the trail category.
The Sky Race Socorro e Archeira 2026 is a trail running event scheduled for February 8, 2026, taking place in Turcifal - Torres Vedras, Portugal. This race features three challenging distances: 22 km with 1500 meters of elevation gain, 17 km with 1200 meters of elevation gain, and 12 km with 850 meters of elevation gain.
The event starts and finishes at the Associação Cultural, Recreativa e Desportiva Furadouro, with some alterations to the race routes for 2026. The race is open to all trail runners looking for a demanding mountain running experience set in the scenic terrains around Torres Vedras.
The XI Trail Montes Saloios will take place on 15 February 2026 in Covas de Ferro, Sintra, with all event operations centralized at the Pavilhão Gimnodesportivo da Liga dos Amigos de Covas de Ferro (secretariat, start, and finish). Organized by Motoclube TT Montes Saloios with the support of Faz-te aos Trilhos, the event welcomes both competitive athletes and walkers.
Participants can choose between the Trail Longo 29 km, Trail Curto 15 km, Minitrail 10 km, and a 10 km Walk. The 29 km and 15 km distances also include the special couples’ classification “Amor nos Montes.” Competitive races are chip-timed, while the walk is non-timed.
The day is marked by a festive and community spirit, with semi-autonomy between aid stations, scenic off-road routes, and plenty of post-race celebrations. With prizes for runners, walkers, teams, couples, and even costumes, the Montes Saloios promises both competition and fun.
The STUT-Santo Thyrso Ultra Trilhos 2026 is a trail running event taking place on February 14 and 15, 2026, in Santo Tirso, Portugal. It features multiple race distances catering to a range of participants: Ultra (44 km), Long (32 km), Short (17 km), and a 10 km Walk. There is also a dedicated Kids Trail event on February 14 with distances tailored for children aged 5 to 17 years.
The event is open to all runners, with minimum age limits depending on the race distance, and it promotes fair play and respect for the environment. The race courses traverse the scenic trails, forest paths, and rural roads around Santo Tirso and Paços de Ferreira, offering a beautiful and varied terrain for runners.
The atmosphere is inclusive and family-friendly, with special events for children and a non-competitive moderate difficulty walk alongside the competitive races. Awards are given for individual age groups and teams, and the event emphasizes safety and environmental responsibility.
The Valentine’s Race will take place on February 15, 2026, starting at 10:00 AM, in Vila Verde, Portugal.
This first edition features a 5 km competitive race for participants born in 2010 or earlier, and a 5 km walk for participants born in 2021 or earlier. The competitive race integrates the Braga Athletics Association Regional 5 km Road Championship.
The course starts and finishes at Praça do Município, running through the streets of Vila Verde. The event offers a festive and inclusive atmosphere, open to both federated and non-federated runners, with prize money for the top finishers and a commemorative medal for all race finishers.