2nd Grape Harvest Trail

The X TdM Trail dos Morcegos by Mitsubishi Motors is a trail running event held on September 19, 2026, in Ponta Delgada, Portugal. It features five races: Ultra Trail (53.2 km with 2300 m ascent), Trail (34.4 km with 1590 m ascent), Trail Sprint (18.9 km with 670 m ascent), Caminhada (6.5 km), and Kids (1.9 km), all finishing at Centro Social e Paroquial Nossa Senhora das Neves.

Open to all athletes aged 18+ for Ultra and Trail, 16+ for Trail Sprint, and younger categories for Caminhada and Kids with supervision. The Ultra and Trail races are classified under ITRA and UTMB, contributing points to regional trail running circuits, attracting competitive runners seeking ranking points.

The courses traverse scenic trails and paths in the municipality of Ponta Delgada with significant elevation changes, providing a challenging yet rewarding experience. The event atmosphere is competitive yet inclusive, with races for all ages and a non-competitive Caminhada.

The Trilhos dos Heróis – Sunset Trail is a trail running event scheduled for September 26, 2026, in Vila Franca das Naves, Guarda, Portugal. This event offers a variety of distances including a Long Trail of 31 km with an elevation gain of 1000 meters, a Short Trail of 19 km with 650 meters of elevation, a 12 km walking route with 400 meters of elevation, and a Trail Kids race for children aged 5 to 15 years.

The event is open to all athletes meeting the minimum age requirements (18 years for the Long Trail, 16 years for the Short Trail, and no restrictions for the walk), promoting community engagement by bringing together various generations. It integrates two national trail circuits: the Circuito Nacional Trail Sprint and the Circuito Nacional Trail of the ATRP, offering a unique opportunity for competitive or recreational participation.

The course starts and finishes at the Firefighters’ Headquarters of Vila Franca das Naves, presenting a scenic forest environment enhanced by the magic of the sunset. The atmosphere is vibrant and welcoming, encouraging both serious runners and families to explore, enjoy, and create memorable experiences. Additional activities include the Trail Kids race, designed for younger participants near the headquarters area.

The Trail Entre Douro e Tua 2026 is a trail running event taking place on September 13, 2026, in Carrazeda de Ansiães, Portugal. It features three competitive races: a long trail of 32 km, a short trail of 21 km, and a mini trail of 13 km, as well as a non-competitive walk.

The event is open to participants aged 16 and above depending on the race, with no age limit for the walk. It is part of the ATRP National Trail Circuit series, with the long trail scoring for the Trail Circuit, the short trail for the Sprint Circuit, and the mini trail for the Youth Circuit.

The courses traverse rural, agricultural, and mountainous terrain with challenging elevation profiles, crossing several villages in the Bragança district. The race atmosphere is competitive and demanding, with strict rules and mandatory equipment to ensure safety and fairness.

The IV Trail do Cerco is a trail running event taking place on September 13, 2026, in Celorico da Beira, Portugal. It features multiple distances including a long trail of approximately 24 km, a short trail of approximately 14 km, a mini trail of approximately 9 km, and a 9 km walk.

The event is open to all participants aged 18 and over 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 and is the 7th stage of this series, integrated into the annual festivities of Santa Eufemia.

The trails predominantly run through rural paths, dirt roads, and streams surrounding nearby villages, offering a natural and challenging mountainous terrain with significant elevation gains.