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  • IX Nelas Trail Running

    IX Nelas Trail Running

    The IX Nelas Trail Running is a trail running event taking place on March 1, 2026, in Nelas, Viseu. It offers multiple distances: a long trail of approximately 25 km, a short trail of 15 km, a mini trail of 10 km, and a 10 km walking route. This variety caters to different levels of trail runners and walkers.

    The event is open to all participants aged 18 and over for the trail races, with a special provision for under-18 athletes in the mini trail upon submitting a responsibility term. The walking route has no minimum age requirement. It is organized by Núcleo Dão Nelas / Dão Nelas Runners and includes chip timing for competitive distances, ensuring accurate results.

    The race courses traverse the scenic and challenging terrain of the Nelas municipality, featuring mountainous trails with significant elevation changes, rocky sections, streams, and natural vegetation. The race atmosphere combines the spirit of endurance sports with community participation, including an optional lunch and a prize ceremony for various categories and teams.

    • Trail Run 25 km, 15 km, 10 km
    • Walking 10 km
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  • Marvão Trail 2026

    Marvão Trail 2026

    The Trail Marvão 2026 is a trail running event scheduled for March 1, 2026, in Santo António das Areias, Portugal. It includes two trail running races—a Trail Curto of approximately 21 km and a Mini Trail of about 12 km—plus a walking event of around 11 km. These races take place on trails, rural paths, and agricultural terrains in the Serra de S. Mamede Natural Park, offering scenic routes through emblematic locations in the Marvão municipality.

    The event is open to all participants, with minimum age requirements of 18 years for Trail Curto, 16 years for Mini Trail, and 12 years for the walk (minors on the walk must be accompanied by parents or have authorization). The courses feature some technical and physically demanding sections, accessible yet challenging for all levels. The race atmosphere is community-focused and welcoming, with organized aid stations and support along the way.

    The event includes individual and team classifications with prizes for various age groups and categories, promoting both competitive spirit and participation. Additional amenities such as showers and finisher awards contribute to a festive and satisfying race experience.

    • Trail Run 21 km, 12 km
    • Walking 11 km
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  • 12 Kms Manteigas - Golden Peaks

    12 Kms Manteigas - Golden Peaks

    The 12 km Manteigas – Penhas Douradas mountain race will take place on March 1, 2026, organized by the CCD dos Trabalhadores da Câmara Municipal de Manteigas with support from the local municipality. This event features a mountain running race of approximately 12 km with a predominantly uphill course, as well as a non-competitive 7 km walk.

    The race is open to all participants, individual or collective, without distinction of gender or nationality, and includes multiple age categories from 18 years and above. The course starts in front of the Manteigas City Hall and finishes at the Largo do Vale Formoso in Penhas Douradas, with three aid stations along the route providing liquids and solids.

    Participants can enjoy the challenging uphill terrain through the streets of Manteigas and forest roads leading to the meteorological observatory. The event also offers a festive atmosphere with awards, including monetary prizes, trophies, and participation gifts such as technical t-shirts and medals for runners, and t-shirts for walkers.

    • Trail Run 12 km
    • Walking 7 km
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  • LOUZANTRAIL 2026

    LOUZANTRAIL 2026

    The Louzantrail 2026 is a mountain trail running event scheduled for March 6-8, 2026, in the scenic Vila da Lousã, Portugal. It offers three competitive trail distances: a Long Trail of 32 km with 2100 m positive elevation, a Short Trail of 20 km with 1100 m elevation, and a Mini Trail XS of 13 km with 700 m elevation, catering to a range of athletes.

    Open to participants aged 16 and above (with the Mini Trail XS from 16 years and others from 18 years), the event welcomes all levels of trail runners prepared for challenging terrain with significant elevation gain. The trails weave through the historic Lousã area, passing villages, levadas, technical trails, forest roads, streams, and ancient paths, offering a unique cultural and natural experience.

    The race atmosphere is competitive yet respectful, emphasizing eco-responsibility and fair play. Besides individual competitions, there is a Trail Kids event with adjusted distances for younger participants and a demanding two-stage event, LZT By Stages, combining the 32 km and 20 km runs for an intense challenge. Podium ceremonies recognize top finishers by gender, age categories, and teams, enhancing the community spirit.

    • Trail Run 32 km, 20 km, 13 km, 32 kms + 20 kms
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  • PALEOZOIC TRAIL

    PALEOZOIC TRAIL

    The Trilhos do Paleozóico 2026 is a trail running event scheduled for March 8, 2026, in Valongo, Portugal, within the Paleozoic Park of Valongo and the Valongo Trail Center. The race features multiple distances: Trail Ultra 48 km, Trail 38 km, Trail Sprint 23 km, Mini Trail 12 km, and a 12 km walking event, the latter two also part of the Valongo Trail Circuit.

    The event welcomes participants aged 18 and older for the longer distances, while the Mini Trail is open to those 15 and older, and the walk allows minors accompanied by an adult. The race is characterized by challenging elevation profiles, with positive elevation gains ranging from 300 m in the Mini Trail to approximately 2600 m in the Ultra Trail. The courses take runners through rugged mountain trails featuring the unique landscapes of the Santa Justa and Pias mountain ranges.

    With a semi-self-sufficiency format and strict rules regarding aid and equipment, the race offers a demanding and rewarding experience. The atmosphere is competitive and serious, with an emphasis on athletes’ autonomy and safety. There are also prizes for individual and team classifications, and the event includes a walking option for a broader community engagement.

    • Trail Run 48 km, 38 km, 23 km, 12 km
    • Walking 12 km
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  • TRAIL DO SERROTE

    TRAIL DO SERROTE

    • Trail Run 12 km
    • Walking 12 km
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  • Mahfra Nature Trail 2026

    Mahfra Nature Trail 2026

    The Mahfra Nature Trail 2026 is a trail running event taking place on March 8, 2026, at the Mafra Parque Desportivo Municipal Eng.º Ministro dos Santos in Mafra, Portugal. It offers three distances: a Long Trail of 24 km, a Short Trail of 13 km, and a non-competitive 11 km walk, catering to all athletes aged 18 and over.

    This race is part of the Mafra Trail Running Series and the Merrell Trail Running Series, making it an attractive challenge for trail runners engaged in these circuits. The courses feature significant elevation gains of 1000 m for the Long Trail and 650 m for the Short Trail, providing a demanding and scenic natural environment for participants.

    The event offers a competitive atmosphere with individual and team prizes for the top finishers in both the Long and Short Trails, while also fostering inclusivity with a non-competitive walking option. The race day includes a general warm-up and a prize ceremony, creating a festive community experience.

    • Trail Run 24 km, 12 km
    • Walking 11 km
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  • 9th Alcanena Trail

    9th Alcanena Trail

    The 9th Alcanena Trail is a trail running event scheduled for March 22, 2026, in Minde, Portugal, starting at the Minde Gymnasium Pavilion. It features multiple distances including a Long Trail (32 km), Sprint (21 km), Mini Trails (15 km), 1st Trail Experience (10 km), Trail Young with age-appropriate distances, and a 10 km Walk. This event caters to a wide range of participants, from experienced adult runners (16+ for Trail and Sprint) to youth and beginners (including those under 16 with responsible accompaniment or parental consent).

    The race is integrated with the Circuito de Trail do Ribatejo and emphasizes an environmentally conscious approach as all courses take place within the protected Natural Park of the Serras de Aire e Candeeiros. The terrain includes limestone outcrops and muddy sections, offering a challenging and scenic experience for trail enthusiasts.

    The atmosphere is inclusive and family-friendly, offering various race formats such as individual and team competitions with awards for overall, age groups, and local residents. There are also non-competitive events like walks and a first-time trail experience, making it a weekend celebration of trail running and community involvement.

    • Trail Run 32 km, 21 km, 15 km, 10 km
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  • Solidarity Trail Quinta das Roçadas 2026

    Solidarity Trail Quinta das Roçadas 2026

    Trail Solidário Quinta das Roçadas 2026 is a trail running event taking place on March 8, 2026, in São Pedro do Sul, Portugal. The event features two races: a Trail of approximately 12 km and a Walk of 9 km, welcoming participants aged 16 and above for the trail and 14 and above for the walk.

    The race is open to all and is a solidarity event, with all registration fees being donated to the Volunteer Firefighters and Public Salvation Service of São Pedro do Sul. This community-focused race offers a unique opportunity to run through the scenic Quinta das Roçadas area with a charitable purpose.

    The atmosphere is likely to be supportive and community-spirited, emphasizing solidarity and social responsibility, enhanced by the organization’s support services such as emergency aid and transport for those who withdraw. The event also awards trophies to the top three overall finishers of the trail race, adding a competitive edge to the solidarity spirit.

    • Trail Run 12 km
    • Walking 9 km
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  • ATLÀNTICAS – Madeira Female Asaltamontes 2026

    ATLÀNTICAS – Madeira Female Asaltamontes 2026

    ATLÀNTICAS – Asaltamontes Madeira Female 2026 is an exclusively female trail running event taking place on March 14, 2026, on the island of Madeira, Portugal. The race features a 15-kilometre point-to-point course with 400 metres of positive elevation gain, starting in Porto da Cruz and finishing at Machico beach.

    The event offers both race and walking/hiking modalities on the same marked route, welcoming women aged 16 and over without the need for a license. It is competitive and connected to the Asaltamontes circuit, with the top adult Madeira or Madeira-resident finishers invited to a team relay festival, the grand final of the circuit.

    The course showcases Madeira’s natural beauty, running mainly along trails, levadas, and natural paths, providing a scenic and challenging environment. The race atmosphere is competitive yet supportive, focused on female athletes, with prizes and podiums across age categories, and includes transport service from finish to start for participants’ convenience.

    • Trail Run 15 km
    • Walking 15 km
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