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The Maratona da Europa – Aveiro 2026 is a running event that will take place on April 25-26, 2026, in Aveiro, Portugal. The race offers several distances: a full marathon (42.195 km) for participants born in 2006 or earlier, a half marathon (21.0975 km) and a 10 km mini-marathon for those born in 2008 or earlier, and a 5 km walk open to all ages.

The event is open to participants without license requirements, but includes categories by age groups and offers sub-elite bibs for athletes with qualifying times. It is organized by the Câmara Municipal de Aveiro and GlobalSport with regional tourism support. The race features timed electronic chip tracking and is structured with cut-off times to ensure safety and organization.

The race route and its surroundings provide a scenic experience through Aveiro, with multiple aid stations and a supportive atmosphere. The event includes not only competitive races but also a non-competitive walk, making it inclusive for various participant profiles.

MIUT® – Madeira Island Ultra-Trail® 2026 is one of Europe’s most iconic trail running events, taking place from April 22 to April 26, 2026, on Madeira Island, Portugal. Organized by the Clube de Montanha do Funchal, the event crosses the island from coast to coast, showcasing Madeira’s dramatic mountains, forests, levadas, and volcanic landscapes.

The event features five single-stage, non-stop races, all run on linear courses:

• MIUT LEGEND – 110 km

• MIUT ADVANCED – 80 km

• MIUT DISCOVER – 56 km

• MIUT MARATHON – 40 km

• MIUT STARTER – 17 km

With approximately 3,500 participants across all distances, MIUT® combines elite competition with amateur participation, maintaining a strong focus on self-sufficiency, safety, environmental respect, and fair play. The race is internationally recognized and requires ITRA points for the longer distances, reinforcing its status as a high-level trail running challenge.

The XIII Corrida Saúde+Solidária is a running event organized by the Associação de Estudantes da Faculdade de Medicina de Lisboa (AEFML) with technical support from Xistarca, taking place on April 26, 2026, at the Estádio Universitário de Lisboa. The event features three races: a 400m kids race, a 5km walk/run, and a 10km run.

The 10km and 5km races start at 10:00 and 10:05 respectively, with the kids race beginning at 9:30. The 10km race is open to participants born in 2008 or earlier, the 5km walk/run is open to all born in 2015 or earlier (with younger children allowed if accompanied by a guardian), and the kids race is for children born between 2014 and 2022.

The courses start and finish at the Estádio de Honra do Estádio Universitário de Lisboa and include urban routes through notable city areas. The event promotes health and solidarity, welcoming participants of all ages and abilities, including wheelchair users in the 5km walk/run.

The Trail Volta às Origens is a trail running race scheduled for April 26, 2026, taking place in Cabroelo, Penafiel, Portugal. The event features marked trails, small dirt roads, and paved roads, emphasizing completing the course in the shortest possible time.

Participants can choose between three distances: a 25 km trail, a 15 km trail, and a 6 km walk. The race is open to various categories including Senior, Sub23, and Veteran age groups, welcoming a broad range of athletes.

The start and finish are located at the sports complex of Associação Desportiva de Cabroelo in Capela, Penafiel, providing a well-organized venue for competitors. The event offers a competitive yet welcoming atmosphere focused on adventure and connection with nature.