VI Royal Falcon Trail

The S. Silvestre Braga 2025 is a running race taking place in Braga, Portugal, on December 21, 2025. This event is a classic road race held annually to celebrate the end of the year in a festive and energetic atmosphere.

The race offers a popular distance, accessible to runners of all levels, making it open to both licensed athletes and amateurs eager to enjoy a community sporting event. The course goes through the city streets of Braga, showcasing its unique urban landscape and historic charm.

The event has a lively and family-friendly atmosphere, often including parallel activities to engage participants of all ages and encourage a festive end-of-year celebration through sport.

The Carcavelos Xmas Trail is a trail running event taking place on December 21, 2025, in Lousa de Lousa, Loures. This race offers two distances: a Short Trail of 18 km and a Mini Trail/Walking distance of 11 km, providing options for different levels of trail enthusiasts.

Open to all athletes aged 16 and above without the need for a license, the event fosters sport in a natural environment and aims to promote tourism and environmental awareness of the region. Participants will enjoy the natural trail terrain with the challenge of elevation changes, complemented by a festive atmosphere typical of a Christmas season event.

The race includes individual and team competitions with awards for the top finishers in both genders and age categories, as well as prizes for the best teams and the most numerous team. The event emphasizes sustainability with semi self-sufficiency aid stations where athletes refill their own containers, reinforcing respect for the environment.

The XIV Amarante Christmas Trail is a trail running event taking place on December 21, 2025, in Amarante, Portugal. It offers four distances: a Long Trail of approximately 30 km, a Short Trail of 20 km, a Mini-Trail of 14 km, and a 12 km walk, designed to cater to various levels of trail enthusiasts.

This event is open to participants aged 18 and over for the longer distances and 16 and over for the Mini-Trail and walk. The 20 km and 30 km trails are part of the Porto Trail Series, a district trail circuit promoted by the Porto Athletics Association, drawing both competitive and recreational runners. The course features rugged terrain across mountain slopes, rural paths, and forest roads around the Marão, Aboadela, and Marãozinho areas, finishing in the historic center of Amarante.

The race atmosphere is inclusive and challenging, suitable for experienced trail runners prepared for significant elevation changes and winter conditions. Alongside individual races, there is also a walking event, making it a broad celebration of outdoor endurance sports in a festive seasonal setting.

The São Silvestre Jobra/Vila da Branca is a road race taking place on December 21, 2025, in the parish of Branca. This event marks a debut for the region, combining festive vibes from Christmas and New Year celebrations.

The course covers several locations within Branca, offering participants a unique local experience. The race is open to the community, promising a welcoming atmosphere for runners of various levels.