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Corrida Sporting
Lisbon, Portugal
November 14, 2026 to November 15, 2026Date confirmed
10 km4 km1 km
City RunSeaside & Coast+3
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Running in Portugal
265 verified events (36 confirmed dates) and 795 races in Portugal with course maps and elevation profiles.
Events26536 confirmed dates
Competitions795Races & courses
Distances1 - 110 kmCourse distance range
Max. Elevation Gain+7,368 m D+Course elevation profile
Regions, Cities & Sub-Destinations
Aveiro District11Azores4Beja District10Braga District33Bragança District4Castelo Branco District8Coimbra District14Évora District12Faro District15Guarda District10Leiria District8Lisbon District31Madeira7Portalegre District6Porto District42Santarém District14Setúbal District8Viana do Castelo District14Vila Real District10Viseu District5AveiroBarcelosBragaBragançaCastelo BrancoCovilhaEvoraFaroFunchalGuardaGuimarãesLisbonLouléManteigasPortalegrePortoTaviraViana do CasteloVila Nova de FamalicãoVila RealVila Verde
Selected Events
Featured Events & Highlights
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Saint Sylvester of Porto
Porto, Portugal
December 20, 2026Date confirmed
10 km5 km
FestiveCity Run+1
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Saint Sylvester of Braga
Braga, Portugal
December 27, 2026Date confirmed
10 km5.7 km
FestiveCity Run+2
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Santa Maria Trail
Vila do Porto, Portugal
January 31, 2027Date confirmed
43 km22 km12 km
Nature & Off-RoadForest+2
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Lisbon Half Marathon
Lisbon, Portugal
March 6, 2027 to March 7, 2027Date confirmed
21.1 km10 km7 km
City RunCulture & History+6
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Douro Verde Half Marathon
Baião, Portugal
March 21, 2027Date confirmed
21.1 km10 km
Lakes & PondsNature & Off-Road+2
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Braga Half Marathon
Braga, Portugal
March 28, 2027Date confirmed
21.1 km6 km5 km
City RunPublic Park+4
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MIUT - Madeira Island Ultra-Trail
Porto Moniz, Portugal
April 24, 2027 to April 25, 2027Date confirmed
110 km80 km56 km40 km+1
ForestIsland+5
Dates & Schedule
Race Calendar
November 2026
| Date | Event | Location | Disciplines | Distances |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 14, 2026 - Nov 15, 2026 | Corrida Sporting | Lisbon, Lisbon District, PT | Road RunningWalking & Hiking | 10 km4 km1 km |
December 2026
| Date | Event | Location | Disciplines | Distances |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 20, 2026 | Saint Sylvester of Porto | Porto, Porto District, PT | Road RunningWalking & Hiking | 10 km5 km |
| Dec 27, 2026 | Saint Sylvester of Braga | Braga, Braga District, PT | Road RunningWalking & Hiking | 10 km5.7 km |
January 2027
| Date | Event | Location | Disciplines | Distances |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 31, 2027 | Santa Maria Trail | Vila do Porto, Azores, PT | Trail Running | 43 km22 km12 km |
March 2027
| Date | Event | Location | Disciplines | Distances |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 6, 2027 - Mar 7, 2027 | Lisbon Half Marathon | Lisbon, Lisbon District, PT | Road Running | 21.1 km10 km7 km |
| Mar 21, 2027 | Douro Verde Half Marathon | Baião, Porto District, PT | Road RunningWalking & Hiking | 21.1 km10 km |
| Mar 28, 2027 | Braga Half Marathon | Braga, Braga District, PT | Road RunningWalking & Hiking | 21.1 km6 km5 km |
April 2027
| Date | Event | Location | Disciplines | Distances |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 24, 2027 - Apr 25, 2027 | MIUT - Madeira Island Ultra-Trail | Porto Moniz, Madeira, PT | Trail Running | 110 km80 km56 km40 km |
| Apr 24, 2027 - Apr 25, 2027 | Maratona da Europa (Aveiro Marathon) | Aveiro, Aveiro District, PT | Road Running | 42.2 km21.1 km10 km |
| Apr 25, 2027 | Matosinhos Half Marathon | Matosinhos, Porto District, PT | Road RunningWalking & Hiking | 21.1 km7 km |
October 2027
| Date | Event | Location | Disciplines | Distances |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 9, 2027 - Oct 10, 2027 | Lisbon Marathon | Lisbon, Lisbon District, PT | Road Running | 42.2 km21.1 km8.5 km |
| Oct 30, 2027 - Oct 31, 2027 | Ultra X Madeira | Machico, Madeira, PT | Trail Running | 110 km60 km50 km25 km |
Events by Month
Overview & Route Character
The running destination of Portugal in europe is represented in the RunningCompass catalog with 265 public events and 795 individual races, including 36 events with confirmed dates for the 2026-2027 season. Core disciplines include Road Running, Walking & Hiking, and Trail Running. Atlantic road runs in Lisbon and Porto plus island trails in Madeira and the Azores. Key host locations include Lisbon, Porto, Braga, and Vila do Porto. Notable events in the selection include Corrida Sporting, Saint Sylvester of Porto, and Saint Sylvester of Braga.
Race distances span from 1 km to 110 km, reaching up to +7,368 m of elevation gain on the most demanding courses. Every race listed for Portugal includes an interactive MapLibre course map powered by OpenStreetMap, a high-resolution SVG elevation profile with gradient telemetry, and a direct GPX track download.
Questions & Answers
Frequently asked questions (FAQ)
How many running events and races take place in Portugal?
RunningCompass currently lists 265 verified events with 795 individual races in Portugal. A total of 36 events have confirmed upcoming dates, while additional annual editions include full course and distance specifications. Notable events in the selection include Corrida Sporting, Saint Sylvester of Porto, and Saint Sylvester of Braga.
What disciplines and race distances are offered in Portugal?
Events in Portugal focus on Road Running, Walking & Hiking, and Trail Running. Course distances range from 1 km entry-level races up to 110 km endurance challenges. Primary host cities and towns include Lisbon, Porto, Braga, and Vila do Porto.
What is the course profile, terrain, and elevation gain like in Portugal?
The most selective courses in Portugal climb up to +7,368 m of positive elevation gain. Each event page provides exact altitude range, ascent (+m), descent (-m), average and maximum gradient, an interactive course map, and a downloadable GPX file.
How can I find dates and register for running events in Portugal?
The monthly race calendar on this page groups all confirmed dates chronologically alongside annual events awaiting their next date announcement. Use the discipline, distance, and month links or switch to the interactive map view (/en/events?view=map) to inspect individual event profiles and official organizer registration links.
