TRILHOS DOS REIS

The VIII Grupo CCR | Corrida de Reis 2026 is a running race scheduled for January 10, 2026, in Póvoa de Varzim, Portugal. This event features a single 8-kilometer distance, inviting both federated and non-federated athletes born in 2006 or earlier to participate.

The race is open to all eligible athletes and is timed with an electronic chip system by STOP AND GO, ensuring accurate results. The competition boasts a festive atmosphere in the city of Póvoa de Varzim and is organized by the Centro Desportivo e Cultural de Navais with support from the local municipality.

Elite and sub-elite athletes have special access to designated start boxes based on official 10 km times, enhancing the competitive experience. The race is suitable for a broad range of runners and offers an exciting urban course in a coastal Portuguese city.

The Vouga Trail 2026 is a trail running event taking place from January 9 to 11, 2026, in Sever do Vouga, Portugal. It offers a variety of race distances, including ultra (55 km), long (38 km), short (20 km), mini (12 km), and uphill (5 km) trails, as well as a non-competitive 12 km walk and a kids’ social event with distances from 500 to 2000 meters adjusted by age.

This event is open mainly to adult athletes (18+), with younger categories for mini and kids events, and includes timed races with official classification. It features challenging elevation profiles, with up to 2800 meters of positive climb, across natural heritage areas with lush trails, riverbanks, levadas, and scenic mountain views around the Serra da Freita, Arestal, and Ladário massifs.

The atmosphere combines competitive trail racing with social and family-oriented activities, including the Vouga Kids event and a walking trail, making it inclusive for various participant profiles. The event also offers a multi-stage Green Stages race totaling 63 km, spread over three days.

The Terra de Gigantes Ultramarathon 2026 will be held from January 15–18, 2026, starting at 11:00 AM from Torre, Serra da Estrela — Portugal’s highest point — and finishing in Nazaré, home of the world’s biggest waves. Organized by Horizontes Turismo Desportivo and Associação Interior Convida, the race challenges athletes with an epic 303.8 km journey across Portugal, combining extreme distance, harsh winter conditions, and significant elevation gain.

The route traverses mountain ranges, historic villages, faith paths near Fátima, and remote schist and xisto trails, before culminating on the Atlantic coast. With 74 hours to complete the challenge and semi-self-sufficiency rules, this is a true test of endurance, courage, and resilience.

The 7th Corrida dos Reis – Benção do Atleta is a running event taking place on January 4, 2026, in Fátima, Portugal. The event features a main race of 10 km and a youth race with distances varying by age group, along with a non-competitive 10 km walk.

This event is open to all runners who meet the registration requirements, with categories for juniors, seniors, and veterans, and includes team classifications as well. The race is held in a festive atmosphere with a blessing ceremony for athletes before the start, making it a special occasion to celebrate sport and community.

The course runs along Avenida Dom José Alves Correia da Silva, near the Posto de Turismo de Fátima, offering a scenic and accessible urban route. The event also features awards ceremonies for both the main and youth races, emphasizing both competition and participation.