Running
253 Races
The III Cesar Trail is a trail running event scheduled for February 15, 2026, in Cesar, Oliveira de Azeméis, Portugal. This race features trail running and walking options, offering participants the opportunity to explore the scenic trails and paths across Cesar, Fajões, Macieira de Sarnes, and Nogueira do Cravo.
The event is open to a wide range of participants, including various age and veteran categories, making it accessible to many athletes without the necessity of a license. It creates a community atmosphere with routes starting and finishing at Casa Gastronomia, promoting a festive and inclusive experience for all attendees.
Participants can enjoy unique landscapes along the region’s natural trails, combining physical challenge with the enjoyment of local nature. The Cesar Trail also supports team participation and encourages walking events alongside the competitive trail runs, making it an event for both serious runners and recreational participants.
The 10th Trail Ribeira de Limas is a trail running event taking place on February 15, 2026, in Serpa, Portugal. It offers four distances: approximately 32 km (Trail), 17 km (Trail Sprint), 10 km (Mini Trail), and an 8 km walk without classification.
The race is open to athletes aged 18 and over for the Trail, 16 and over for the Sprint and Mini Trail, and 12 and over for the walk, with minors requiring a signed responsibility waiver. The event is part of several regional and national trail and sprint circuits, including the Campeonato Regional de Trail and the Circuito Nacional de Trail (ATRP).
The course features marked trails with natural and artificial signage, requiring physical and mental preparation for mountain autonomy and adverse weather conditions. The atmosphere is competitive with individual and team classifications, including prizes for top finishers and teams.
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.
The 12th Trail Off-Road da Barreira is a trail running event taking place on February 15, 2026, in Barreira, Leiria, Portugal. This competitive event offers two race distances: the Trail Sprint 20 km, featuring a medium difficulty course with approximately 750 meters of elevation gain, and the Mini-Trail 12 km, with a lower medium difficulty and around 400 meters elevation gain.
Open to athletes aged 18 and above for the 20 km and younger categories for the 12 km Mini-Trail, the event is part of the ATRP National Trail Sprint Circuit, the ADAL District Trail Sprint Circuit, and the ADAL Trail Derovo Fullprotein Circuit. The race courses combine mixed terrain with trails and technical paths marked with tape, providing an engaging challenge for runners.
The atmosphere is competitive yet community-oriented, with awards for individual and team performances, including a special prize for the first male and female at a mid-race sprint point. The event includes a post-race social moment with traditional food, enhancing the overall experience.
The Corrida do Carnaval 2026 takes place on February 15, 2026, at 10:00, in Lousada (Portugal), with both start and finish on Av. Amílcar Neto. The event includes two timed races and one non-competitive walking option, making it suitable for different fitness levels and ages.
Participants can choose between a 10 km timed race, a 6 km timed race, or a 6 km walk (non-competitive). The maximum event duration is 2 hours, and the race routes are set through the streets of Lousada.
The event is organised by Runporto.com, with support from local and regional athletics entities, and includes medical assistance, electronic timing (for the races), bag drop, and aid stations.
The III Maratona BTT Sabores de Inverno Butelo & Casulas is a mountain bike marathon event scheduled for February 15, 2026, in Bragança, Portugal. It offers two main distances: a 65 km marathon and a 40 km half-marathon, catering to a wide range of participants from highly trained athletes to casual cyclists, including options for conventional bikes and e-bikes.
This competition is part of the Festival Sabores de Inverno promoted by the Municipality of Bragança and organized by União Ciclista de Bragança. It showcases the unique cultural heritage and traditional landscapes of the Bragança region, passing through emblematic villages and natural trails, providing a rich and scenic outdoor experience.
The event features categories open to all, including federated athletes competing in the Regional XCM Championship and a promotional category for licensed riders. The atmosphere is inclusive, combining competitive racing with options for leisure riding, with prizes awarded to top finishers and the most numerous team.
The Zebra Ultra Trail (ZUT) is a trail running event scheduled for February 15, 2026, in Cantanhede, Portugal. This competitive trail event offers several distances: Ultra Trail (45 km), Trail Longo (25 km), Mini Trail (15 km), and a non-competitive Caminhada (10 km) walk, making it accessible for a wide range of participants.
The event is open to all age-eligible participants, with minimum ages of 18 for the Ultra Trail and Trail Longo, 16 for the Mini Trail, and open to all ages for the Caminhada (minors under 16 must be accompanied by an adult). The Mini Trail is part of the Circuito Distrital Trail Running Coimbra (CDTRC) series. The race features technical trails around the locality of Pena in Cantanhede, promising challenging terrain and scenic natural surroundings.
The atmosphere of the Zebra Ultra Trail is competitive yet welcoming, with trophies awarded to top finishers across distances and age categories. The event also supports team competition in the Mini Trail category and includes a family-friendly walking event, creating a festive and inclusive environment for trail enthusiasts of all levels.
The 1st Canicross Almoster is a mushing sports event taking place on February 15, 2026, in Alforzemel, Almoster, Santarém. It offers competitive disciplines including Canicross, Bikejoring, Scooterjoring, and Triciclo DR4, along with non-competitive activities such as a solidarity walk with or without dogs.
The event welcomes participants from 6 years old (for children's categories) and adults, with competitive categories for males and females aged 16 and above. The race distances are approximately 5 km for most categories and 1.5 km for children's Canicross. This event is part of the 2025/2026 Portuguese Mushing Cup, linking it to a wider national competition series.
The race course features natural terrain including trails through bushland and secondary dirt roads, providing a scenic and technical challenge. The atmosphere is inclusive and family-friendly, with specific races for children and a solidarity walk supporting animal protection organizations. The event also includes a convivial lunch and camping facilities for participants.
The Maroiço Up Hill is a mountain running race held on February 15, 2026, organized by Clube de Atletismo de Fafe with support from Associação de Atletismo de Braga and Federação Portuguesa de Atletismo. The event features two main races: the Up Hill, a 6 km race with 500 m positive elevation gain, and the Maroiço Up and Down, a 15 km race with 550 m positive elevation gain.
The competition is open to licensed athletes, including categories from Sub-23 to Senior, and is part of the Campeonato Regional de Corrida de Montanha AAB and the 1st stage of the Portuguese Cup (Taça de Portugal) organized by FPA. The courses traverse scenic mountain trails around Barragem da Queimadela and Alto do Maroiço, offering challenging climbs and descents surrounded by beautiful natural landscapes.
The atmosphere is competitive and organized with a focus on mountain trail running discipline. Awards are given by age group and gender, including team prizes on the longer race. Transportation is provided for athletes from the finish back to the start area, ensuring smooth logistics for participants.
The 12th Passeio BTT Bombeiros de Messines is a popular mountain bike event taking place on February 15, 2026, in São Bartolomeu de Messines, Faro. It offers two routes of 40 km and 60 km, catering to different experience and fitness levels.
This event is open to participants aged 14 and above (with parental authorization for under 18s), welcoming all cycling enthusiasts who wish to enjoy the beautiful landscapes of the Algarve's barrocal and mountain areas. The 60 km route is designed for more experienced cyclists, while the 40 km route suits those looking for a more relaxed ride emphasizing leisure and nature.
The race atmosphere is friendly and community-focused, organized by the local volunteer firefighters to support the corporation and promote sport in the region. All participants receive individual classifications by age and gender categories, with trophies awarded after the event's communal lunch.