Ultra Blue Island by Azores Trail Run

The VI Trail Rota do Varosa is a trail running event taking place on May 1, 2026, in Tarouca, Portugal. It offers timed race distances of 22 km (Trail Longo), 14 km (Trail Médio), and 10 km (Mini Trail), catering to a range of athletes from experienced to beginners.

Open to individual participants and teams, the event also includes non-competitive routes such as a 10 km Caminhada and a 6 km Mini Caminhada, promoting a relaxed and family-friendly atmosphere. The race celebrates the spirit of sharing, local heritage, and passion for trail running, set in authentic rural trails along the Varosa river and mountainous areas.

Organized by Associação Vale Varosa and Câmara Municipal de Tarouca, the event combines sport, nature, and cultural heritage in a unique experience.

HYROX Lisboa is a fitness race event scheduled for May 1-3, 2026, in Lisbon, Portugal. This highly anticipated competition spans three days, offering a dynamic and challenging experience for participants.

The event includes various race categories such as HYROX MEN, WOMEN, ADAPTIVE athletes, PRO categories, DOUBLES in multiple divisions, and RELAY races, making it accessible to a wide range of competitors. It is open to all fitness enthusiasts aiming to set new personal goals in one of the world’s most beautiful cities.

Set in Lisbon’s Roxzone, the race features a festive and competitive atmosphere with spectacular views from the Thunderdome and an Entertainment Zone. The event also supports charitable causes, enhancing its community spirit and overall experience.

The TransPeneda-Gerês® is a trail running event taking place from May 1 to May 3, 2026, in the Peneda-Gerês National Park, Portugal. It features multiple race distances: 25km, 40km, 70km, and the ultra 115km, catering to a wide range of trail runners.

Open to athletes aged 18 and older without license restrictions, this challenging event is part of the Best Trails Series circuit, the national ATRP circuit, and scores points for ITRA and UTMB. The race courses traverse the rugged mountainous terrain of the park, offering participants stunning natural landscapes and technical trails with significant elevation changes.

The atmosphere combines the spirit of extreme endurance competition with strong community support, including aid stations and life bases with food and rest areas. The event also offers logistical support like transfers and drop bags for ultra participants, creating a well-rounded experience for serious trail runners.

Zela Ultra Marathon (ZUM) returns for its 9th edition on May 1–2, 2026, in the scenic mountains of Vouzela, Portugal. Organized by SpotCriativo Eventos with local support, ZUM offers an immersive skyrunning experience across five distances, from vertical kilometers to mid-distance mountain challenges.

The event emphasizes autonomy, self-sufficiency, and fair play, providing runners a demanding yet rewarding environment with stunning alpine scenery. Races range from beginner-accessible to expert-level endurance courses, all in a circular or linear mountain format.

Event Type: Trail / Skyrunning
Distances:

KM Vertical Vasconha (linear): 4 km

Zela XS: 14 km (900 D+)

Zela S: 24 km (1500 D+)

Zela M: 35 km (2400 D+)

Zela L: 55 km (3600 D+)

Dates:

May 1, 2026 – KM Vertical

May 2, 2026 – All other distances

Who Can Participate:

Open to all, with age minimums per race (from 14+ to 23+)

Affiliation:

Overseen by the Federação de Campismo e Montanhismo de Portugal (FCMP)

Part of national skyrunning rankings

Atmosphere:

Competitive yet community-oriented

Limited to 700 participants to maintain quality and safety

Known for strong local involvement and support