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The Montepio Half Marathon of Cascais is a running event scheduled for February 7 and 8, 2026, taking place at the picturesque Bay of Cascais. This event features several race distances including the Half Marathon (21.0975 km), 10 km, 5 km, and a Children’s Race on the first day.

The race is open to all participants and organized by HMS Sports in partnership with the Cascais Municipality and CCD Cascais. The event offers a scenic coastal course along the Atlantic, providing a unique running experience in a festive atmosphere suitable for families and athletes of all levels.

The event includes multiple race formats over two days, making it a comprehensive running festival that caters to diverse age groups and abilities, promoting sport and community engagement in a beautiful seaside setting.

The XI Trail Montes Saloios will take place on 15 February 2026 in Covas de Ferro, Sintra, with all event operations centralized at the Pavilhão Gimnodesportivo da Liga dos Amigos de Covas de Ferro (secretariat, start, and finish). Organized by Motoclube TT Montes Saloios with the support of Faz-te aos Trilhos, the event welcomes both competitive athletes and walkers.

Participants can choose between the Trail Longo 29 km, Trail Curto 15 km, Minitrail 10 km, and a 10 km Walk. The 29 km and 15 km distances also include the special couples’ classification “Amor nos Montes.” Competitive races are chip-timed, while the walk is non-timed.

The day is marked by a festive and community spirit, with semi-autonomy between aid stations, scenic off-road routes, and plenty of post-race celebrations. With prizes for runners, walkers, teams, couples, and even costumes, the Montes Saloios promises both competition and fun.

The VII Trail do Rio Paiva is a competitive mountain trail running event scheduled for February 1, 2026, in Souselo, Cinfães, Portugal. This event offers four races: the TRP35K (35 km with 1600 m elevation gain), TRP23K (23 km with 1000 m elevation gain), TRP15K (15 km with 700 m elevation gain), and a non-competitive 10 km walk.

The races are open to all participants meeting the age requirements: 18+ for the 35K and 23K, 16+ for the 15K, and the walk is open to minors accompanied by adults. The competition includes individual and team classifications for the three trail races, with various age categories for men and women, making it inclusive for a broad range of trail runners.

The course features scenic landscapes along the trails of the Souselo, Tarouquela, Travanca, and Moimenta parishes, showcasing the beauty of the Paiva River and its tributaries. The event atmosphere is serious and competitive, supported by local institutions and organized with attention to safety and fair play. Additionally, a 10 km walk allows participants of all levels to enjoy the nature and community spirit.

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.