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Proença Cross Trail 2025 is a trail running event taking place on December 13, 2025, in Proença-a-Nova, Portugal. The event offers three distances: Trail Ultra (45.3 km), Trail Sprint (25.4 km), and Trail Jovem (14.5 km), with significant elevation gains, making it a challenging race for trail enthusiasts.
The race is open to all participants aged 18 and over, with special authorization available for 16 and 17-year-olds. It is a competitive event with individual and team classifications, awarding trophies and prizes to the top finishers in various age categories, including youth and masters. The courses feature a mix of trails, paths, and minor asphalt sections, crossing villages and private lands, offering a unique natural and rural landscape.
The atmosphere combines sporting challenge with a community spirit, supported by well-marked routes and aid stations. The event includes team discounts, and participants receive a full athlete kit and support services, emphasizing safety and sustainability throughout the race.
The 12th São Silvestre da Batalha is a running event taking place on December 13, 2025, in Batalha, Leiria. It features a main 10 km race and a 5 km walking event, welcoming participants from all over the country, including clubs, schools, and individuals.
The race is open to all athletes regardless of nationality or sex, with age categories ranging from Juniors to Veterans, and includes a team competition element where groups can benefit from free entries based on their number of registered participants. The event is organized by Atlético Clube Batalha with official support from local associations, and it promises a festive atmosphere with individual and team awards, making it an inclusive and competitive occasion.
Additionally, the event includes the São Silvestre Jovem race for younger athletes, held on December 13, with various distances tailored to different age groups, encouraging youth participation and promoting athletics in the community.
The Trail Noturno de Valongo 2025 is a night trail running event taking place on December 13, 2025, in Valongo, Portugal. It offers three distances: a Long Trail of 21 km, a Short Trail of 13 km, and a 9 km walk, welcoming participants aged 16 and over for the trail races, and children accompanied by an adult for the walk. This event is part of the Valongo Trails Circuit, adding competitive value as the second race in the series.
The race stands out for its nighttime setting in mountainous terrain, specifically through the Serra de Quinta Rei trails, providing a unique and challenging experience with marked paths visible only with headlamps or flashlights. The atmosphere combines the thrill of night trail running with a communal spirit supported by local organizations including the municipality and firefighters.
Alongside individual races, team classifications are also contested, with trophies awarded to top teams and the three largest teams recognized across the circuit. The event includes a festive finish with traditional refreshments, creating a welcoming environment for all participants.
The VII São Silvestre Caminhense is a running and walking event scheduled for December 13, 2025, in the heart of Caminha, Portugal. The main competitive race is a 10 km run, open to both federated and non-federated athletes, along a flat, two-lap course primarily on asphalt with some parallel paths. Additionally, there is a 5 km non-competitive walk open to all ages, emphasizing community and participation.
The event starts at 18:00 from the Torre do Relógio in Caminha’s center, creating a festive atmosphere in a historic town setting. The race welcomes a broad profile of runners aged 18 to 99, while the walk caters to participants from 2 to 90 years old. Awards are given to the top male and female finishers and to teams with the most finishers, highlighting both individual excellence and team spirit.
This event offers a unique opportunity to race in a charming Portuguese town with a scenic, flat course suitable for all levels. The inclusion of a walk makes the event family-friendly and accessible, contributing to a vibrant community atmosphere.
The IVª São Silvestre de Oliveira de Frades is a running and walking race taking place on December 13, 2025, in Oliveira de Frades, Portugal. The event features a 10 km race and a 10 km walk, both starting at Associação Académica de Santa Cruz in Santa Cruz (Arcozelo das Maias) and finishing at Parque Urbano de Oliveira de Frades. It is open to all participants aged 18 and over.
This race is distinguished by its festive atmosphere, including a post-race dinner, live timing with chip system, and monetary prizes for top finishers. The course runs on roads with controlled traffic, and there is a focus on safety and fair play. The event also offers a prize for the most numerous team, encouraging collective participation and community spirit.
The São Silvestre race promotes a friendly and inclusive environment, combining competitive spirit with social engagement, making it an appealing event for runners and walkers of various levels.
The 2nd Trail Winter Challenge S.A. – Vila Galé Ericeira will take place on December 14, 2025, starting and finishing at Hotel Vila Galé Ericeira (Baleia & Sul Beach area). Organized under the Challenge S.A. Circuit, this eco-friendly trail running event promotes mountain running, environmental awareness, and sustainable practices.
The program features a Long Trail (~20 km), a Short Trail (~12 km), and a 12 km Walk. The routes run through natural paths and coastal landscapes overlooking the Atlantic, offering a mix of inland trails and sea views.
With strong environmental values — including plogging initiatives and a “leave only footprints” policy — the event combines sport, community, and nature preservation.
The inaugural S. Silvestre de Arrifana will take place on December 14, 2025, at 6:00 PM, in Arrifana, a parish in the municipality of Santa Maria da Feira.
Organized by the Arrifana Parish Council, with the support of Santa Maria da Feira City Council, this festive night event includes a 10 km competitive race and a 5 km family walk.
Open to athletes of all levels and ages, the race promises a safe, well-organized course, a strong local community spirit, and generous post-race rewards. It offers a perfect blend of competition and celebration to close out the year with health and energy.
The São Silvestre El Corte Inglés 2025 is a running event taking place on December 14, 2025, at Praça do Duque de Saldanha, Lisbon. It features a 10 km race, a 5 km walk, and a 500 m kids’ race, making it suitable for participants of all ages and fitness levels.
This event welcomes all runners and walkers without the need for a license, offering categories for juniors, seniors, veterans, and children. The race combines a festive and family-friendly atmosphere with competitive spirit, providing hydration stations and solid refreshments along the course and at the finish line.
Participants will enjoy urban Lisbon scenery with a course starting and finishing at the iconic Praça do Duque de Saldanha. The event also includes team and family packs to encourage group participation, making it an inclusive celebration of sport and community.
The Desafio Picos do Açor 2025 is a trail running event taking place on December 14, 2025, in Arganil, Portugal. It offers multiple distances to challenge participants: 32 km with 2000 m elevation gain, 18 km with 1000 m elevation gain, 13 km with 550 m elevation gain, and a 13 km walk with 350 m elevation gain. There is also a special event for kids called Açor Trail Kids, for ages 6 to 15 with parental authorization.
The race is open to a wide range of participants, with age restrictions varying by distance, including a minimum age of 20 for the longest trail and open access for the walk. The 32 km trail is part of the Circuito Distrital de Trail Longo de Coimbra, making it a competitive race for regional ranking.
The course traverses the Serra do Açor, featuring mountainous terrain with significant elevation changes and scenic landscapes through local villages. The event fosters a supportive and nature-respecting atmosphere, including an ExpoTrail event and activities for families and children, making it both a competitive and community-oriented race.