2nd Edition Arinto Capital Trail

The VII Trail Bombeiros de Mêda is a trail running event organized by the Associação Humanitária dos Bombeiros Voluntários de Mêda, taking place on April 12, 2026, in Mêda, Guarda, Portugal. It features multiple distances including a Long Trail (~24 km), a Short Trail (~17 km), a Mini Trail (~12 km), and a recreational walk (~12 km).

This event is open to all participants aged 18 and above for the long and short trails, with younger participants aged 11 to 14 allowed in the Mini Trail with parental consent. It is part of the Circuito de Trail da Beira Alta 2026, serving as the 3rd stage of the series.

The trails predominantly run through natural terrain such as trails, rural paths, dirt roads, and streams around nearby villages, offering a challenging mountain environment with significant elevation changes. The event promotes sports practice in the region and encourages sharing the trail running experience among athletes from various locations.

The XII Trail Santa Luzia is a trail running event that will take place on April 12, 2026, in Viana do Castelo, Portugal. The race offers multiple distances including a Long Trail of approximately 31 km, a Sprint Trail of 18 km, a Mini Trail of 15 km, and a 10 km walk, catering to a wide range of trail running enthusiasts and walkers.

This event is open to all athletes who meet the physical requirements, with the minimum age being 18 years for most races and 15 years for the Mini Trail and walk. It is part of the National Trail Circuit (ATRP), allowing participants to score points in the Trail Longo, Trail Sprint, and Mini Trail/Trail Jovem categories. The course features challenging mountainous terrain with significant elevation gains, promising a unique and scenic trail running experience.

The atmosphere of the XII Trail Santa Luzia is inclusive and family-friendly, featuring additional events such as the Trail Kids races with distances adapted to various youth age groups. The event combines competitive spirit with community engagement and environmental respect, making it a special occasion for trail runners of all levels.

The 12th Ilha Verde Half Marathon is a running event scheduled for April 12, 2026, in Ponta Delgada, Azores. This event features an official certified half marathon distance of 21.097 km along with a 10 km race, both starting at 10:00 from Portas da Cidade. Additional races include the Mini Champions (1.609 km), walk (5.250 km), Champions Race for juveniles (5.250 km), and a 10 km Mini Half Marathon.

Open to both federated and non-federated athletes of all ages and sexes, including adapted sports participants, the event welcomes national and international runners. The race offers classifications for overall results, age groups, adapted sports, and team rankings, with electronic chip timing ensuring accurate results.

The race course is urban and flat, featuring an out-and-back route through the main avenues of Ponta Delgada, providing a scenic and accessible environment. The atmosphere combines competitive spirit with community inclusion, supported by the local municipality and athletics associations. The event also features phased starts for safety and includes several shorter races for youth and families, making it a comprehensive running festival.

The Salto Nature Trail is a trail running event scheduled for April 12, 2026, at Parque Natural da Senhora do Salto in Aguiar de Sousa – Paredes, Portugal. It features multiple race distances including a Long Trail of 22 km, a Short Trail of 13 km, and a 9 km Walk, with an additional Trail Kids race subject to confirmation.

This event is open to participants aged 16 and above for the shorter trail, 18 and above for the long trail, and with no age limit for the walk, welcoming both competitive runners and recreational walkers. The trails traverse rural, forested, agricultural, and residential areas around the natural park, offering a scenic and varied terrain with positive elevation gains of 900 m for the long trail and 400 m for the short trail.

The race atmosphere is community-oriented and competitive, with individual and team classifications for the trail races, trophies awarded for overall and age group winners, and a ceremony for prize-giving. The event also promotes environmental respect and self-sufficiency among participants, ensuring a respectful and challenging race experience.