12th Barreira Off-Road Trail 2026

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 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 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 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.