The 3rd edition of 24H de P takes place on September 6–7, 2025, at the City Park of Santa Maria da Feira. This endurance road race invites runners to compete solo or in teams on a flat 2 km loop, mixing asphalt and dirt paths.
Race Formats:
🕒 24H Solo
👥 24H Teams of 2 or 4 runners
⏱️ 3H Individual Race
The loop will be clearly marked but not fully closed, as it is set in a public park. Pedestrian presence may occur outside the course boundaries.
The VIII Trail Boneca D’Ouro 2025 will take place on September 14, 2025, in Penafiel, Portugal, and is organised by ADSebolido – Associação para o Desenvolvimento de Sebolido. This edition features four trail formats, including distances of 46 km, 24 km, 12 km, and a 10 km hike.
The routes explore the Serra da Boneca, valleys, villages, and landmarks such as the Rio Mau Valley, Banjas Caves, Preserved Village of Cabroelo, the Boneca Swing and Viewpoint, and the Fragas da Abitureira above the Douro River. Combining physical challenge and scenic reward, this is one of northern Portugal’s top trail events.
The 5th Trail São Gonçalo Floki will take place on September 14, 2025, in Barcelos, Portugal, starting and finishing at the Parque de Merendas da Coutada, Carapeços. Organized by BestMove, the event traverses the trails of Serra da Franqueira, Serra de São Mamede, and São Gonçalo, offering technical terrain and regional beauty.
There are four formats:
🏃♂️ Ultra Trail – 50KM | 2600D+ | For experienced athletes
🏃 Trail – 30KM | 1400D+
🏃 Trail Sprint – 16KM | 800D+
🚶♂️ Walk – 8KM | 300D+ (non-competitive)
The Grande Trail Serra d’Arga (GTSA) 2025 is a three-day trail running festival held in northern Portugal, from September 26 to 28, blending ultra-endurance competition with community spirit and breathtaking landscapes.
The event kicks off on the night of September 26 in Viana do Castelo with the GTSA 100KM, a challenging ultra that takes runners across rugged, technical terrain through the Serra d’Arga and remote villages like Dem, Arga de Baixo, Cerquido, and Montaria.
On September 27, the action moves to Dem, where the GTSA 50KM and GTSA 15KM take place. Both circular courses combine steep elevation, mountain trails, and local charm. The day is enhanced by cultural festivities such as the Dem Folklore Festival, adding a unique community vibe to the challenge.
The final day, September 28, is hosted in São Lourenço da Montaria, offering four diverse races: the GTSA 31KM, GTSA 17KM, a 12KM Hike, and a Kids Race. These circular routes showcase the natural beauty of the region, passing forests, waterfalls, and traditional villages, with distances suited to competitive runners, nature lovers, and families alike.
From night-time ultras to festive hikes, GTSA 2025 promises a dynamic celebration of sport, culture, and the wild Serra d’Arga landscapes.
EstrelAçor Trail Ultra Endurance returns on October 3–4, 2025, exploring the raw wilderness of Serra da Estrela and Serra do Açor. Designed for trail athletes seeking a challenge in high-altitude terrain, this two-day event features five different races, including a non-competitive hike.
Athletes will traverse mountainous paths through the municipalities of Covilhã, Seia, and Manteigas, reaching altitudes up to 1993m. The event is part of the Castelo Branco District Trail Circuit and awards ITRA points, making it a key stop for UTMB® qualification.
With its dramatic landscapes, technical ascents, and vibrant trail community, EstrelAçor is a highlight of the Portuguese trail calendar.
Distances:
103 km (Ultra Endurance Trail) – 5 ITRA points
48 km (Ultra Trail) – 3 ITRA points
32 km (Long Trail) – 1 ITRA point
16 km (Sprint Trail)
16 km walk (non-competitive)
Open to: All participants aged 18+ (Trail), 20+ (48/103 km)
Series: Part of CTR Trail and CTR Sprint Circuits (Castelo Branco)
Atmosphere: Mountain adventure with a community-driven spirit
The Douro Ultra Trail (DUT) is a premier trail running challenge set in the breathtaking Douro Valley, starting and finishing in Peso da Régua, Portugal, on October 4, 2025. This event offers four competitive distances: Ultra Trail Endurance (~100 km), Trail Longo (~50 km), Trail (~25 km), and Trail Curto (~15 km), plus a 15 km hike. Participants run through UNESCO-protected landscapes of terraced vineyards, mountain ridges, and rural trails. The DUT is known for its demanding climbs, technical terrain, and stunning river views, attracting both elite trail runners and passionate amateurs. The atmosphere blends competition and camaraderie, with options for solo or team-of-two participation in the longer distances.
The Azores Bravos Trail 2025 is one of the most epic and scenic races in the Azores archipelago, held on the breathtaking Terceira Island. From volcanic ridges to lush forest paths and rugged coastlines, this event blends athletic challenge with the raw natural beauty of the Azores.
With distances from 10KM to 100KM—including a night start ultra—it welcomes all levels of trail lovers, offering a unique experience marked by camaraderie, technical terrain, and unforgettable views.
The EPIC X 2025 is a demanding mountain trail challenge designed for athletes who thrive in endurance and adventure. Set in a rugged natural landscape, the event offers technical single tracks, steep ascents, and breathtaking views that make the effort worthwhile. With multiple distances available, runners can choose between shorter but still challenging courses or dive into the ultra-distance adventure that tests both physical strength and mental resilience.
Beyond the competitive spirit, the event is built around camaraderie, sustainability, and respect for nature. Each participant is expected to run in semi-autonomy, carrying essential gear and relying on aid stations strategically placed along the route. Whether aiming for a podium finish or simply completing the course, every athlete will experience the raw spirit of trail running that defines EPIC X.
The Gerês Extreme Marathon 2025 takes place from December 5 to 7 in the stunning setting of Peneda-Gerês National Park, Portugal’s only national park. Organized by Carlos Sá Nature Events, this three-day event blends road and trail running across a variety of distances — from a scenic night run to the grueling 90KM Extreme Ultra. Athletes of all levels are welcome to take on the challenge and experience the raw beauty of Gerês.
Terra de Gigantes (15 – 18 Jan 2026) is Portugal’s longest trail-running race: an ultra-endurance odyssey of 303.8 km through the raw granite peaks, frozen passes and deep valleys of Serra da Estrela. Starting at 11:00 on the summit road to Torre, athletes have four winter days and nights to cross a brutally technical course that demands total autonomy, sharp strategy and unbreakable resolve. Co-organised by Horizontes Turismo Desportivo e Viagens and Associação Interior Convida, the event is reserved for elite and highly-experienced ultrarunners seeking a transformative mountain experience rather than a simple finish-time.