Castle of Alcanede in Flames – Fire Run

The Montalegre Urban Fit 2026 is an urban obstacle race taking place on March 7, 2026, in Montalegre. This race combines running with various urban obstacles, testing participants’ agility and endurance in a dynamic city environment.

The event offers multiple categories including competitive, liga, elite international, and guerreiro, catering to a wide range of athletes from amateurs to elite competitors. It is open to participants of various age groups, with specific categories for youth, adults, and seniors.

The race is organized by Urban Fit Race and features a vibrant urban setting, creating an energetic and festive atmosphere for all participants. The event emphasizes community engagement and challenges athletes with unique urban obstacles, offering a distinctive experience compared to traditional running races.

The Hyundai 7K 2026 is a 7 km running race taking place on March 7, 2026, in Lisbon, Portugal. This event serves as the perfect last training run for all participants of the EDP Lisbon Half Marathon, scheduled for the following day. The race course features a beautiful route between Jamor and Lisbon, crossing the riverside of Oeiras city, offering runners scenic views and an inspiring atmosphere.

The Hyundai 7K is open to all runners and acts as a warm-up for the main half marathon event. With a participant limit of 1,000 athletes, it provides a festive and motivating environment for both elite and amateur runners. The race day is complemented by free shuttle service from the Navy Museum to the starting line, enhancing accessibility for participants.

The Louzantrail 2026 is a mountain trail running event scheduled for March 6-8, 2026, in the scenic Vila da Lousã, Portugal. It offers three competitive trail distances: a Long Trail of 32 km with 2100 m positive elevation, a Short Trail of 20 km with 1100 m elevation, and a Mini Trail XS of 13 km with 700 m elevation, catering to a range of athletes.

Open to participants aged 16 and above (with the Mini Trail XS from 16 years and others from 18 years), the event welcomes all levels of trail runners prepared for challenging terrain with significant elevation gain. The trails weave through the historic Lousã area, passing villages, levadas, technical trails, forest roads, streams, and ancient paths, offering a unique cultural and natural experience.

The race atmosphere is competitive yet respectful, emphasizing eco-responsibility and fair play. Besides individual competitions, there is a Trail Kids event with adjusted distances for younger participants and a demanding two-stage event, LZT By Stages, combining the 32 km and 20 km runs for an intense challenge. Podium ceremonies recognize top finishers by gender, age categories, and teams, enhancing the community spirit.

Trail Solidário Quinta das Roçadas 2026 is a trail running event taking place on March 8, 2026, in São Pedro do Sul, Portugal. The event features two races: a Trail of approximately 12 km and a Walk of 9 km, welcoming participants aged 16 and above for the trail and 14 and above for the walk.

The race is open to all and is a solidarity event, with all registration fees being donated to the Volunteer Firefighters and Public Salvation Service of São Pedro do Sul. This community-focused race offers a unique opportunity to run through the scenic Quinta das Roçadas area with a charitable purpose.

The atmosphere is likely to be supportive and community-spirited, emphasizing solidarity and social responsibility, enhanced by the organization’s support services such as emergency aid and transport for those who withdraw. The event also awards trophies to the top three overall finishers of the trail race, adding a competitive edge to the solidarity spirit.