Trail Through the Lands of Springs and Wolves

The IX – Trail das Andorinhas is a trail running event scheduled for November 30, 2025, in Póvoa de Lanhoso, Portugal. It offers multiple race distances including a Long Trail of 26 km, a Short Trail of 15 km, and a 5 km walking event, catering to a wide range of endurance levels and participants.

The event is open to participants of all ages with special races for kids, organized by age groups from Benjamins to Juvenis, ensuring a family-friendly and inclusive atmosphere. Organized by Grupo Desportivo da Goma in partnership with the Municipality of Póvoa de Lanhoso, this race celebrates the scenic trails of the region, providing a unique outdoor experience for runners and walkers alike.

The 35th Meia Maratona de Lagos is a running event taking place on November 30, 2025, starting at 9:30 AM in Lagos, Portugal. This event includes a competitive half marathon (21.097 km), a Mini Half Marathon (5 km), and a Mega Walk (5 km), offering options for all ages and fitness levels.

The half marathon is open to participants over 20 years old and features official timing and classification with prizes and trophies for various age categories. The Mini Half Marathon and Mega Walk are family-friendly, festive, non-competitive events without official timing, welcoming adults, children, and even participants with baby strollers.

The race route is unique, featuring a passage over the iconic drawbridge connecting the marina to Lagos city and running along the famous beach avenue. The event atmosphere is lively with fitness classes, stretching, music, and other entertainment, making it a festive occasion for individuals, teams, gyms, and families.

The IV Trail do Grupo Desportivo Concha Azul is a trail running event taking place on November 30, 2025, in São Martinho do Porto. It offers three distinct race options: a Long Trail of approximately 20 km with 1000m of positive elevation gain, a Short Trail of about 15 km with 500m elevation gain, and a 10 km walk.

The event is open to athletes aged 18 and older, with no mention of license requirements, welcoming all who are physically prepared for the challenging off-road and mixed terrain courses. The trails pass through beautiful natural landscapes featuring sand paths, forest roads, single-tracks, cliffs, and mountain environments, combining coastal and mountain scenery unique to the São Martinho do Porto area.

This trail race has a friendly and inclusive atmosphere, with marked routes and organizational support to ensure safety and orientation. Besides individual races, there are team prizes for the top three teams based on the first three finishers. The event also includes a communal post-race lunch for participants and their families, enhancing the social and festive spirit of the day.

The Trail Quinta das Arcas 2025 is a trail running event taking place on November 30, 2025, in Sobrado, Valongo, Portugal, with start and finish at Quinta das Arcas. The event offers three distances: a Trail of approximately 20 km, a Mini Trail of around 12 km, and a non-competitive walk also about 12 km. Participation is open to adults for the Trail, those 16 years and older for the Mini Trail, and minors accompanied by an adult for the walk. The event is part of the Circuito dos Trilhos de Valongo ranking and includes team competitions. The race route traverses trails and paths in the union of the parishes of Campo and Sobrado, promising natural and challenging terrain. The atmosphere is competitive yet community-oriented, including a Trail Kid event the day before for children aged 4 to 14. The organization emphasizes self-sufficiency and environmental responsibility. Team events and trophies are part of the competition, enhancing the spirit of camaraderie.