V Trail e Caminhada “Rota da Maçã de Montanha de Armamar”

<p>The 1st edition of the “Só Para Bravos” Challenge takes place on October 18, 2025, at Parque Verde do Bonito in Entroncamento. This unique test is designed exclusively for firefighters and forest protection professionals, who will run a 1.5km course while wearing full wildfire protective gear (EPI Florestal).</p> <p>Participants must demonstrate speed, technique, and resilience — just like in real rural firefighting conditions. Open only to qualified personnel, this challenge honors the bravery and strength of those who protect our forests.</p>

<p>The first edition of the SPT Sunset Trail will take place on October 18, 2025, in Ventosa, Alenquer, starting at 18:40. This trail running event offers a scenic 18 km race through the stunning Serra Galega region, with a parallel non-competitive 10 km walk also available.</p> <p>Organized by SPT Sabores do Paço Trail Zatopeques and supported by the Municipality of Alenquer and other partners, the race promotes active lifestyles and showcases the region’s technical trails, natural landscapes, and cultural charm.</p> <p>Both routes are circular and start/finish at the SPT headquarters (former primary school). Participants can expect mid-level difficulty, with a mix of forest paths, wide trails, and technical terrain.</p>

<p>The IV Trail Vicentino Noturno by Oliveira Pneus takes place on October 18, 2025, across the municipalities of Ponta Delgada and Ribeira Grande, on São Miguel Island (Azores). This night trail running event features three distances:</p> <p>Trail Long: approx. 32 km</p> <p>Trail Sprint: approx. 22 km</p> <p>Walk: approx. 12 km</p> <p>Each race begins at a different starting point (Ajuda da Bretanha, Santa Bárbara, and Poços de São Vicente Ferreira) and all finish at the Sports Pavilion of São Vicente Ferreira.</p> <p>The event is open to athletes of all levels, both licensed and non-licensed. Organized by GDSVF (Grupo Desportivo de São Vicente Ferreira), the event is supported by the Municipality of Ponta Delgada and other local partners.</p> <p>This is the 4th edition of the event and continues to grow in participation and community engagement.</p>

<p>The Meia Maratona do Algarve / Mamamaratona is one of the Algarve’s most symbolic running events, combining sport, health awareness, and community spirit. Taking place in the beautiful coastal town of Quarteira on October 19, 2025, the event offers two competitive distances: a 21.1 km FPA-certified half marathon and a 10.5 km mini marathon.</p> <p>Organized by the Municipality of Loulé and the Associação de Atletismo do Algarve, in partnership with the Associação Oncológica do Algarve, the race also carries a charitable cause: €2 from every registration is donated to the AOA in support of cancer prevention and awareness programs.</p> <p>With a flat seaside course starting and finishing at Passeio das Dunas in Vilamoura, runners will enjoy a fast and scenic route, perfect for achieving personal bests or simply celebrating the joy of running with hundreds of other athletes.</p>