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The Maratona Filhos da Freita 2026 is a road mountain marathon event taking place on April 18, 2026, in Arouca, Portugal. The event features competitive races of 42 km and 21 km distances, as well as a 10 km walking route, all starting and finishing at Praça Brandão de Vasconcelos. The marathon involves significant elevation gain, with approximately 1600 meters for the full marathon and 900 meters for the half marathon.

Open to athletes over 18 years for the marathon and over 16 years for the half marathon, the event is organized by Confraria Trotamontes in partnership with the Municipality of Arouca and supported by the local volunteer firefighters. The race is semi-autonomous with multiple aid stations and safety support, conducted on mountain roads and partly paved surfaces, providing a scenic and challenging experience. The atmosphere is competitive yet supportive, with classifications by age groups and teams, along with podium prizes.

Besides the main races, the event includes a 10 km walk in the vicinity of Arouca along the Rio Arda valley, making it accessible to a wider audience including families and recreational participants.

BTT AFIFE 2026 is a recreational mountain bike event taking place on April 19, 2026, in Afife, Viana do Castelo, Portugal. The event features three distinct activities: a 35 km mountain bike ride, a 20 km mountain bike ride, and a 10 km walk.

The event is open to all participants in good physical condition, with no classification or ranking for the races. The start and finish are located at Pavilhão Municipal David Freitas in Afife. The courses traverse trails and paths in the parishes of Afife and Carreço, with medium difficulty terrain.

Participants can enjoy a supportive and recreational atmosphere with institutional support from local municipalities and parishes. The event also includes team prizes for the three most numerous teams and a raffle for three vouchers.

The Ínsua Nature Trail is a trail running and walking event taking place on April 19, 2026, in the parishes of Ínsua, Castelo de Penalva, and Esmolfe, Portugal. The event offers three distances: an 8 km walk, a 12 km mini trail, and a 16 km trail.

Open to participants of all ages and physical conditions, the event welcomes runners and walkers alike. The trails traverse rural paths and municipal roads, providing a scenic and varied terrain with a medium difficulty level for the longest distance.

Participants will enjoy a well-organized race atmosphere with solid and liquid aid stations, electronic timing, and awards for top finishers by gender and age categories. The event also includes a convivial lunch after the race.

The XII Trilho dos Gatos is a trail running event organized by GATÕES BTT, taking place on April 18-19, 2026, in Montemor-O-Velho, Portugal. It features three distances: Trail Curto (19 km), Mini-Trail (12 km), and a non-competitive 10 km walk, along with Trail Kids races for children.

The Mini-Trail is part of the ADAC District Mini-Trail Circuit and the ATRP Youth Circuit series 150, while the Trail Curto counts towards the ATRP National Trail Sprint Circuit series 100. The courses run on trails, forest paths, and single tracks, starting and finishing at the Polidesportivo de Gatões.

The event welcomes adults 18+ for the main races, with the Mini-Trail open to youth 16+ with parental authorization. The walk is open to all ages. The atmosphere includes competitive races and family-friendly kids’ events, with prize awards for individual and team categories.