Marvão Trail 2026

The 12 km Manteigas – Penhas Douradas mountain race will take place on March 1, 2026, organized by the CCD dos Trabalhadores da Câmara Municipal de Manteigas with support from the local municipality. This event features a mountain running race of approximately 12 km with a predominantly uphill course, as well as a non-competitive 7 km walk.

The race is open to all participants, individual or collective, without distinction of gender or nationality, and includes multiple age categories from 18 years and above. The course starts in front of the Manteigas City Hall and finishes at the Largo do Vale Formoso in Penhas Douradas, with three aid stations along the route providing liquids and solids.

Participants can enjoy the challenging uphill terrain through the streets of Manteigas and forest roads leading to the meteorological observatory. The event also offers a festive atmosphere with awards, including monetary prizes, trophies, and participation gifts such as technical t-shirts and medals for runners, and t-shirts for walkers.

PR2 Tábuas – Do Rio Cavalos ao Mondego 2026 is a running event scheduled for March 1, 2026, in Tábua, Portugal. This athletics event offers participants an opportunity to experience a unique course along the Rio Cavalos to the Mondego river.

The race welcomes runners of all levels, providing a challenging yet scenic route through the landscape of the region. The event is designed to attract both local and visiting athletes who appreciate natural beauty and athletic competition.

The atmosphere is expected to be engaging and community-oriented, making it a notable event on the athletics calendar for 2026.

The XXXVII Passeio de Cicloturismo das Amendoeiras em Flor 2026 is a cycling tour event scheduled for March 1, 2026, in Vila Nova de Foz Côa, Guarda district, Portugal. The event begins at 09:00, with the route covering approximately 50 km starting and finishing in Foz Côa with a stop for refreshments in the Almendra parish.

This leisurely cycling event is open to all participants, emphasizing enjoyment, fitness, and camaraderie rather than competition, with an average speed of 17 km/h recommended. The event is integrated into the local Amendoeira em Flor festivities, providing a unique cultural and scenic experience among the blossoming almond trees and the beautiful landscape of the region.

The atmosphere is relaxed and festive, with a focus on community and social interaction. Additional activities include a 10 km walk available for companions, and the event culminates with an included lunch, making it a welcoming occasion for cyclists and families alike.

The IX Nelas Trail Running is a trail running event taking place on March 1, 2026, in Nelas, Viseu. It offers multiple distances: a long trail of approximately 25 km, a short trail of 15 km, a mini trail of 10 km, and a 10 km walking route. This variety caters to different levels of trail runners and walkers.

The event is open to all participants aged 18 and over for the trail races, with a special provision for under-18 athletes in the mini trail upon submitting a responsibility term. The walking route has no minimum age requirement. It is organized by Núcleo Dão Nelas / Dão Nelas Runners and includes chip timing for competitive distances, ensuring accurate results.

The race courses traverse the scenic and challenging terrain of the Nelas municipality, featuring mountainous trails with significant elevation changes, rocky sections, streams, and natural vegetation. The race atmosphere combines the spirit of endurance sports with community participation, including an optional lunch and a prize ceremony for various categories and teams.