Trail Encostas do Mondego 2026

The III TTOT “Trail Por Terras de Outrora” is a trail running event taking place on March 15, 2026, in Brotas, Évora, Portugal. It offers participants three race options: a Long Trail of 22 km, a Sprint Trail of 15 km, and a non-competitive 10 km walk, all starting and finishing at the Escola de Brotas. The event is open to all with age restrictions for the trail distances (minimum 16 years) and no license required, while the walk is open to all ages.

This trail race is part of a cultural and environmental promotion of the region, highlighting historical paths and rural landscapes with technical, hilly terrain including single tracks, water crossings, and forest roads. It combines natural beauty with a challenging course that demands good physical condition and self-management of effort.

The atmosphere is friendly and communal, with post-race activities including a musical animation and awards ceremony. There is also a lunch option for athletes and companions. The event supports teams and individual competitors with prizes for the top finishers by category and team classifications.

The Povoação Trail returns for its 6th edition on March 15, 2026, in the breathtaking region of Povoação, São Miguel Island (Azores). This nature-based event features four distances — Trail Ultra (50 km), Trail (30 km), Trail Sprint (15 km), and a non-competitive 9 km hike — offering something for every level of trail runner.

Runners will navigate technical, scenic trails, including forests, agricultural paths, streams, and mountain slopes, with significant elevation gain (up to D+3500). The Ultra and main Trail events are designed for experienced athletes, while the Sprint and Walk provide accessible options for newcomers.

Organized by HL Runners Club in partnership with the Municipality of Povoação, this event offers a supportive and adventurous atmosphere. It’s also part of the local São Miguel Trail Circuit and may contribute to the ATRP national ranking.

The 2nd Edition CHE a Correr is a running and walking event taking place on March 22, 2026, in Mora, Évora, Portugal. It offers a 9 km running race and a 6 km walking route, appealing to a wide range of participants from children aged 6 years and above for the walk, and adults 18 years and older for the race.

The event is open to all, with no license required, focusing on promoting sport and healthy living within the community. The competition route goes through the main streets of Mora, providing a unique urban landscape and a friendly atmosphere.

This event features a festive and inclusive vibe, with both competitive race and recreational walking options, as well as prize money and trophies for top finishers, enhancing the competitive spirit and community engagement.

The EDP Lisbon Half Marathon 2026 is a prestigious road running event scheduled for March 8, 2026, in Lisbon, Portugal. The race features a single distance of 21 kilometers and is open to all runners, attracting over 30,000 participants annually, including many international athletes.

This event is part of the new international SuperHalfs circuit, which connects six of the world’s best half marathons in historic cities such as Berlin, Cardiff, Copenhagen, Lisbon, Prague, and Valencia. The course is unique, starting on the iconic 25 de Abril Bridge and finishing at the historic Jerónimos Monastery in the heart of Lisbon, offering runners a scenic and fast route.

The atmosphere is vibrant and inclusive, welcoming runners of all levels aiming to set personal records. The event also includes parallel races like the Vodafone 10k and Hyundai 7k, making it a full weekend of running celebrations for athletes and families alike.