XIV PIÓDÃO TRAIL RUNNING

The V Corrida Solidária NEM/AAC is a running event taking place on April 11, 2026, in Coimbra. It features competitive 10 km and 5 km races, as well as a 5 km walk for recreational purposes.

The races start and finish at the Estádio Universitário de Coimbra, with the 10 km race beginning at 16:00, the 5 km race at 16:20, and the walk at 16:30. The event is open to individuals aged 18+ for the 10 km race and 16+ for the 5 km race and walk, with younger children allowed in the walk if accompanied by an adult.

The courses offer water stations along the routes and are timed electronically for the races, providing a competitive yet inclusive atmosphere supported by local organizations.

Hybrid Day St Maria da Feira is a fixed bar cycling event scheduled for April 11, 2026, in St Maria da Feira. The event welcomes participants interested in fixed gear cycling, providing a unique opportunity to challenge themselves in this specialized discipline.

The race is open to all cycling enthusiasts, regardless of licensing status, encouraging wide participation. It offers a festive and community-driven atmosphere, making it an engaging experience for both competitors and spectators.

The VII Trail Bombeiros de Mêda is a trail running event organized by the Associação Humanitária dos Bombeiros Voluntários de Mêda, taking place on April 12, 2026, in Mêda, Guarda, Portugal. It features multiple distances including a Long Trail (~24 km), a Short Trail (~17 km), a Mini Trail (~12 km), and a recreational walk (~12 km).

This event is open to all participants aged 18 and above for the long and short trails, with younger participants aged 11 to 14 allowed in the Mini Trail with parental consent. It is part of the Circuito de Trail da Beira Alta 2026, serving as the 3rd stage of the series.

The trails predominantly run through natural terrain such as trails, rural paths, dirt roads, and streams around nearby villages, offering a challenging mountain environment with significant elevation changes. The event promotes sports practice in the region and encourages sharing the trail running experience among athletes from various locations.

The XII Trail Santa Luzia is a trail running event that will take place on April 12, 2026, in Viana do Castelo, Portugal. The race offers multiple distances including a Long Trail of approximately 31 km, a Sprint Trail of 18 km, a Mini Trail of 15 km, and a 10 km walk, catering to a wide range of trail running enthusiasts and walkers.

This event is open to all athletes who meet the physical requirements, with the minimum age being 18 years for most races and 15 years for the Mini Trail and walk. It is part of the National Trail Circuit (ATRP), allowing participants to score points in the Trail Longo, Trail Sprint, and Mini Trail/Trail Jovem categories. The course features challenging mountainous terrain with significant elevation gains, promising a unique and scenic trail running experience.

The atmosphere of the XII Trail Santa Luzia is inclusive and family-friendly, featuring additional events such as the Trail Kids races with distances adapted to various youth age groups. The event combines competitive spirit with community engagement and environmental respect, making it a special occasion for trail runners of all levels.