Corrida Sporting

The 8th Edition Trail do Chícharo da Serra is a trail running event scheduled for November 16, 2025, in Santa Catarina da Serra, near Leiria, Portugal. It offers several distances: 32 km Trail, 19 km Trail Sprint, 13 km Mini Trail, and a 10 km non-competitive walk, catering to a broad range of participants.

This event is open to all trail enthusiasts and is part of the local sports calendar, promoting the territory of Santa Catarina da Serra while integrating with the annual Gastronomic Festival “Chícharo da Serra.” The courses mainly traverse ancient trails, paths, and tracks (about 95%) in the region, providing a unique experience through scenic and challenging terrain.

The race atmosphere is vibrant and community-oriented, supported by local organizations and the municipality, offering competitive races along with a family-friendly walking event. Team and individual categories allow for trophies and prizes, enhancing the competitive spirit and community involvement.

The 26th Grande Prémio de Atletismo Ancede – Baião will take place on November 16, 2025, at 10:00 AM, organized by Associação Desportiva de Ancede. This long-standing road running event brings together federated and non-federated athletes, clubs, associations, and schools, fostering both competitive spirit and community participation.

The program features competitive races for juniors, seniors, and veteran athletes, as well as a walking event, making it accessible to participants of all levels. With more than two decades of tradition, the race has become a regional highlight, combining sport, fair play, and community celebration.

Awards include both individual and team classifications, with the top five finishers per team counting for the collective standings. There will also be prize draws among all race participants, ensuring inclusivity and engagement beyond competition.

The Trail Pedra da Ferida 2025 is a trail running event taking place on November 16, 2025, in Espinhal, Penela, Portugal. It offers three race options catering to different levels of endurance and challenge: a 20 km Trail Curto with 1000 m of positive elevation gain, a 13 km Mini Trail with 600 m elevation gain, and an 8 km Caminhada (hike) with 400 m elevation gain.

The event is open to all participants meeting the age and health requirements, with the Mini Trail open to those aged 16 and above, and the Trail Curto requiring participants to be at least 18 years old. It is officially part of the Circuito Distrital de Trail Running de Coimbra, organized by the Associação Distrital de Atletismo de Coimbra, ensuring a competitive and recognized platform.

Participants will experience stunning and authentic natural landscapes in the Serra do Espinhal area, including landmarks such as the Pedra da Ferida waterfall, Praia Fluvial da Louçainha, and the picturesque Aldeia das Relvas. The race atmosphere combines sport, nature, and culture with a strong community spirit, supported by the local volunteer firefighters. The event also features a social cause, with proceeds aiding the acquisition of rescue equipment.

The VII Free Trail de S. Martinho Outeiro is a trail running event taking place on November 16, 2025, in Outeiro, Viana do Castelo. The event features two distances: a 17 km trail run and a 10 km walk, suitable for different levels of participants.

The trail is open to runners aged 16 and above, while the walk has no age limit. The course runs on forest trails and roads, offering scenic views of native forests and eucalyptus, with some technical sections and beautiful panoramas that highlight the region’s impressive geography.

The race atmosphere is community-oriented, supported by local organizations and municipal authorities, with a focus on environmental preservation and athlete well-being. The event includes a Trail Kids race the day before, adding a family-friendly dimension to the weekend.