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Saint Sylvester of Braga
Braga, Portugal
December 27, 2026Date confirmed
10 km5.7 km
FestiveCity Run+2
PTRegional Running Calendar
Running Events in Braga District
33 verified events (6 confirmed dates) and 127 races in Braga District with course maps and elevation profiles.
Events336 confirmed dates
Competitions127Races & courses
Distances1.6 - 90 kmCourse distance range
Max. Elevation Gain+3,300 m D+Course elevation profile
Selected Events
Featured Events & Highlights
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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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Gerês Extreme Marathon
Geres, Portugal
Date to be announcedDate TBA
90 km42.2 km32 km21.1 km+3
City RunNature & Off-Road+4
Photo: Asurnipal · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsTrail RunningWalking & Hiking
Trail Aguias de Alvelos
Alvelos, Portugal
Date to be announcedDate TBA
33 km18 km12 km
Nature & Off-RoadForest+1
Photo: Asurnipal · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsTrail RunningWalking & Hiking
Trail das Eiras
Vermoim, Portugal
Date to be announcedDate TBA
30 km16 km8 km
Nature & Off-RoadForest
Photo: Asurnipal · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsTrail RunningWalking & Hiking
Trail Nascente e Vale do Neiva
Vila Verde, Portugal
Date to be announcedDate TBA
27 km18 km12 km10 km
Nature & Off-RoadForest
Photo: Asurnipal · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsTrail RunningWalking & Hiking
Trail do Calvário
Ruivães, Portugal
Date to be announcedDate TBA
27 km18 km13 km8 km
Nature & Off-RoadForest
Photo: Asurnipal · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsTrail RunningWalking & Hiking
Trail ERDAL - Urgezes Solidário
Guimarães, Portugal
Date to be announcedDate TBA
28 km19 km11 km8 km
Nature & Off-RoadCharity Run+1
Dates & Schedule
Race Calendar
December 2026
| Date | Event | Location | Disciplines | Distances |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 27, 2026 | Saint Sylvester of Braga | Braga, Braga District, PT | Road RunningWalking & Hiking | 10 km5.7 km |
March 2027
| Date | Event | Location | Disciplines | Distances |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 28, 2027 | Braga Half Marathon | Braga, Braga District, PT | Road RunningWalking & Hiking | 21.1 km6 km5 km |
Date to be announced
| Date | Event | Location | Disciplines | Distances |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Date to be announced | Gerês Extreme Marathon | Geres, Braga District, PT | Road RunningTrail Running | 90 km42.2 km32 km21.1 km |
| Date to be announced | Trail Aguias de Alvelos | Alvelos, Braga District, PT | Trail RunningWalking & Hiking | 33 km18 km12 km |
| Date to be announced | Trail das Eiras | Vermoim, Braga District, PT | Trail RunningWalking & Hiking | 30 km16 km8 km |
| Date to be announced | Trail Nascente e Vale do Neiva | Vila Verde, Braga District, PT | Trail RunningWalking & Hiking | 27 km18 km12 km10 km |
| Date to be announced | Trail do Calvário | Ruivães, Braga District, PT | Trail RunningWalking & Hiking | 27 km18 km13 km8 km |
| Date to be announced | Trail ERDAL - Urgezes Solidário | Guimarães, Braga District, PT | Trail RunningWalking & Hiking | 28 km19 km11 km8 km |
| Date to be announced | Trail RFM Braga | Braga, Braga District, PT | Trail RunningWalking & Hiking | 17 km11 km6 km |
| Date to be announced | Trail São Gonçalo Floki | Carapeços, Braga District, PT | Trail RunningWalking & Hiking | 50 km30 km16 km8 km |
| Date to be announced | Trail Amigos da Montanha | Barcelos, Braga District, PT | Trail Running | 52 km28 km15 km |
| Date to be announced | Trail Esposende | Esposende, Braga District, PT | Trail Running | 32 km20 km14 km |
Events by Month
Overview & Route Character
The region of Braga District (Europe, Portugal) is represented in the RunningCompass catalog with 33 public events and 127 individual races, including 6 events with confirmed dates for the 2026-2027 season. Core disciplines include Trail Running, Walking & Hiking, and Road Running. Key host locations include Braga, Geres, Alvelos, and Vermoim. Notable events in the selection include Saint Sylvester of Braga, Braga Half Marathon, and Gerês Extreme Marathon.
Race distances span from 1.6 km to 90 km, reaching up to +3,300 m of elevation gain on the most demanding courses. Every race listed for Braga District 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 Braga District?
RunningCompass currently lists 33 verified events with 127 individual races in Braga District. A total of 6 events have confirmed upcoming dates, while additional annual editions include full course and distance specifications. Notable events in the selection include Saint Sylvester of Braga, Braga Half Marathon, and Gerês Extreme Marathon.
What disciplines and race distances are offered in Braga District?
Events in Braga District focus on Trail Running, Walking & Hiking, and Road Running. Course distances range from 1.6 km entry-level races up to 90 km endurance challenges. Primary host cities and towns include Braga, Geres, Alvelos, and Vermoim.
What is the course profile, terrain, and elevation gain like in Braga District?
The most selective courses in Braga District climb up to +3,300 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 Braga District?
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.