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The STUT-Santo Thyrso Ultra Trilhos 2026 is a trail running event taking place on February 14 and 15, 2026, in Santo Tirso, Portugal. It features multiple race distances catering to a range of participants: Ultra (44 km), Long (32 km), Short (17 km), and a 10 km Walk. There is also a dedicated Kids Trail event on February 14 with distances tailored for children aged 5 to 17 years.

The event is open to all runners, with minimum age limits depending on the race distance, and it promotes fair play and respect for the environment. The race courses traverse the scenic trails, forest paths, and rural roads around Santo Tirso and Paços de Ferreira, offering a beautiful and varied terrain for runners.

The atmosphere is inclusive and family-friendly, with special events for children and a non-competitive moderate difficulty walk alongside the competitive races. Awards are given for individual age groups and teams, and the event emphasizes safety and environmental responsibility.

The 12th Trail Off-Road da Barreira is a trail running event taking place on February 15, 2026, in Barreira, Leiria, Portugal. This competitive event offers two race distances: the Trail Sprint 20 km, featuring a medium difficulty course with approximately 750 meters of elevation gain, and the Mini-Trail 12 km, with a lower medium difficulty and around 400 meters elevation gain.

Open to athletes aged 18 and above for the 20 km and younger categories for the 12 km Mini-Trail, the event is part of the ATRP National Trail Sprint Circuit, the ADAL District Trail Sprint Circuit, and the ADAL Trail Derovo Fullprotein Circuit. The race courses combine mixed terrain with trails and technical paths marked with tape, providing an engaging challenge for runners.

The atmosphere is competitive yet community-oriented, with awards for individual and team performances, including a special prize for the first male and female at a mid-race sprint point. The event includes a post-race social moment with traditional food, enhancing the overall experience.

The Zebra Ultra Trail (ZUT) is a trail running event scheduled for February 15, 2026, in Cantanhede, Portugal. This competitive trail event offers several distances: Ultra Trail (45 km), Trail Longo (25 km), Mini Trail (15 km), and a non-competitive Caminhada (10 km) walk, making it accessible for a wide range of participants.

The event is open to all age-eligible participants, with minimum ages of 18 for the Ultra Trail and Trail Longo, 16 for the Mini Trail, and open to all ages for the Caminhada (minors under 16 must be accompanied by an adult). The Mini Trail is part of the Circuito Distrital Trail Running Coimbra (CDTRC) series. The race features technical trails around the locality of Pena in Cantanhede, promising challenging terrain and scenic natural surroundings.

The atmosphere of the Zebra Ultra Trail is competitive yet welcoming, with trophies awarded to top finishers across distances and age categories. The event also supports team competition in the Mini Trail category and includes a family-friendly walking event, creating a festive and inclusive environment for trail enthusiasts of all levels.

The Valentine’s Race will take place on February 15, 2026, starting at 10:00 AM, in Vila Verde, Portugal.

This first edition features a 5 km competitive race for participants born in 2010 or earlier, and a 5 km walk for participants born in 2021 or earlier. The competitive race integrates the Braga Athletics Association Regional 5 km Road Championship.

The course starts and finishes at Praça do Município, running through the streets of Vila Verde. The event offers a festive and inclusive atmosphere, open to both federated and non-federated runners, with prize money for the top finishers and a commemorative medal for all race finishers.