TRAIL CASTELEJO 2026

The Trail Porto Moniz takes place on February 8, 2026, in the municipality of Porto Moniz, on Madeira Island. The event includes three linear trail races — Trail Ultra (43 km), Trail Long (25 km) and Trail Short (13 km). Limited to around 800 athletes, it is organised by Clube de Montanha do Funchal and is integrated into the official circuits of both the Madeira Athletics Association and the Portuguese Trail Running Association.
With steep climbs, technical terrain and dramatic scenery, it is one of Madeira’s most challenging and iconic trail events.

The 3rd Trail Cabeços de São Miguel is a trail running event taking place on February 8, 2026, in São Miguel do Rio Torto, Abrantes. The event offers multiple distances including a Long Trail of 32 km, a Sprint Trail of 20 km, a Mini Trail of 14 km, and a 12 km hike, catering to a wide range of trail enthusiasts.

This event is open to all qualifying participants based on age categories, with a maximum of 1000 participants across all distances. The Long Trail and Sprint Trail are part of the 3rd edition of the 3 Rios Trail Trophy, adding a competitive aspect to the race. The course features significant elevation gains, with the Long Trail having 1100 meters of positive altitude, set in a mountainous environment that tests both physical and mental endurance.

The atmosphere is community-driven and supported by many local volunteers, making for an inspiring and supportive race day. Participants benefit from solid and liquid aid stations, hot showers at the finish, personalized bibs and timing chips, as well as finisher prizes and race t-shirts. The event also includes a meal service and awards ceremony, making it a full and rewarding experience for all involved.

The Sky Race Socorro e Archeira 2026 is a trail running event scheduled for February 8, 2026, taking place in Turcifal – Torres Vedras, Portugal. This race features three challenging distances: 22 km with 1500 meters of elevation gain, 17 km with 1200 meters of elevation gain, and 12 km with 850 meters of elevation gain.

The event starts and finishes at the Associação Cultural, Recreativa e Desportiva Furadouro, with some alterations to the race routes for 2026. The race is open to all trail runners looking for a demanding mountain running experience set in the scenic terrains around Torres Vedras.

The Poiares Trail 2026 is a trail running event scheduled for February 8, 2026, in Vila Nova de Poiares, Portugal. This event features four competitive races and a walking option, including a 35 km trail with 1800 m elevation gain, a 22 km trail with 1000 m elevation gain, a 13 km mini trail with 400 m elevation gain, and a 35 km relay race divided into three stages for teams of three.

The races are open to a wide range of participants: the 35 km race is for athletes aged 20 and above, the 22 km race allows participants aged 18 and 19 in a specific category, and the 13 km mini trail and relay race accept participants from 16 years old. All races are certified by ATRP and have time limits with checkpoints to ensure participant safety and race integrity.

The event is known for its challenging mountainous terrain with significant elevation changes, requiring athletes to be semi-autonomous and prepared for varied weather conditions. The atmosphere combines competitive spirit with environmental respect and includes team relay events and a walking option, making it accessible for different levels and promoting a community spirit.