Trail Return to the Origins

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.

Trail das Ribeiras 2026 is a trail running event taking place on April 26, 2026, in Penacova, Portugal. The race offers three distances: a long trail of 19 km, a shorter trail of 14 km, and a 10 km walk, providing options for different levels of endurance and experience.

The event is open to athletes aged 18 and over for the long trail, while the shorter trail and walk allow participants from age 16 with parental consent. The race is organized by Grupo Desportivo de Telhado and features a semi-autonomous format with well-marked routes, emphasizing adherence to the natural environment and safety.

The Trail das Ribeiras routes are set in scenic natural surroundings near Telhado, with organized aid stations and safety support. The atmosphere promotes sportsmanship and respect, with clear rules of conduct and disqualification penalties to maintain fairness and safety. The event also includes a communal lunch and an awards ceremony, creating a friendly and community-focused race day.

The Trilhos do Pastor 2026 is a trail running event scheduled for April 26, 2026, in Pia do Urso, Batalha, Portugal, near Fátima. It features multiple distances including a 35.5 km Trail, a 17.5 km Trail Sprint, a 12 km Mini-Trail, and a non-competitive 12 km walk, making it accessible for various levels of trail runners and walkers.

Open to all participants, the event is organized by Atlético Clube São Mamede with support from local municipalities. The routes traverse mostly ancient trails and paths in the natural park of the Serras Aire and Candeeiros, passing unique landmarks such as caves, old Roman roads, and scenic viewpoints with vistas of famous mountain ranges and the Sanctuary of Fátima.

The race atmosphere combines the spirit of competition with the enjoyment of nature’s beauty, and includes a Kids Run on the day before, designed to promote athletics among youth with distances tailored by age categories. This makes the Trilhos do Pastor a family-friendly event celebrating trail running culture in a spectacular environment.

The VIII Edition of Trail Trilhos de Pina Manique is a trail running event taking place on April 26, 2026, in Manique do Intendente, Azambuja, Portugal. It offers three distances: a competitive Trail of 23 km, a Mini Trail of 13 km, and a non-competitive 10 km walk.

The event welcomes runners of various ages, starting from 16 years for the Mini Trail and 18 years for the full Trail, open to both federated and non-federated athletes. The race is part of the local festivities of the Festa das Tasquinhas de Manique do Intendente 2026, adding a festive community atmosphere.

The courses traverse the scenic trails around Manique do Intendente and neighboring villages, starting at Largo Pina Manique and finishing at Largo dos Imperadores, with clear trail markings and safety support. The event includes classifications by age groups, general classification, and team competitions, alongside special awards for local residents and the oldest finishers, making it inclusive and competitive for all participants.