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Saint Sylvester of Porto
Porto, Portugal
December 20, 2026Date confirmed
10 km5 km
FestiveCity Run+1
PTRegional Running Calendar
Running Events in Porto District
42 verified events (12 confirmed dates) and 147 races in Porto District with course maps and elevation profiles.
Events4212 confirmed dates
Competitions147Races & courses
Distances5 - 120 kmCourse distance range
Max. Elevation Gain+4,560 m D+Course elevation profile
Selected Events
Featured Events & Highlights
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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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Matosinhos Half Marathon
Matosinhos, Portugal
April 25, 2027Date confirmed
21.1 km7 km
Seaside & CoastCity Run+1
Photo: Asurnipal · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsRoad RunningWalking & HikingBoston Marathon Qualifier
Marathon de Porto
Porto, Portugal
November 7, 2027Date confirmed
42.2 km10 km6 km
City RunCulture & History+3
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UTM - Ultra Trail Marão
Amarante, Portugal
Date to be announcedDate TBA
120 km60 km40 km25 km+1
MountainNature & Off-Road+3
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Trilhos do Paleozóico
Valongo, Portugal
Date to be announcedDate TBA
48 km36 km23 km12 km
Nature & Off-RoadForest+3
Photo: Asurnipal · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsTrail RunningWalking & Hiking
Poço Negro Trail
Rio Mau, Portugal
Date to be announcedDate TBA
32 km18 km10 km
Nature & Off-RoadForest
Photo: Asurnipal · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsTrail RunningWalking & Hiking
Trail Santa Justa
Valongo, Portugal
Date to be announcedDate TBA
31 km15 km10 km
Nature & Off-RoadForest+1
Dates & Schedule
Race Calendar
December 2026
| Date | Event | Location | Disciplines | Distances |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 20, 2026 | Saint Sylvester of Porto | Porto, Porto District, PT | Road RunningWalking & Hiking | 10 km5 km |
March 2027
| Date | Event | Location | Disciplines | Distances |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 21, 2027 | Douro Verde Half Marathon | Baião, Porto District, PT | Road RunningWalking & Hiking | 21.1 km10 km |
April 2027
| Date | Event | Location | Disciplines | Distances |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 25, 2027 | Matosinhos Half Marathon | Matosinhos, Porto District, PT | Road RunningWalking & Hiking | 21.1 km7 km |
November 2027
| Date | Event | Location | Disciplines | Distances |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 7, 2027 | Marathon de Porto | Porto, Porto District, PT | Road RunningWalking & Hiking | 42.2 km10 km6 km |
Date to be announced
| Date | Event | Location | Disciplines | Distances |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Date to be announced | UTM - Ultra Trail Marão | Amarante, Porto District, PT | Trail Running | 120 km60 km40 km25 km |
| Date to be announced | Trilhos do Paleozóico | Valongo, Porto District, PT | Trail Running | 48 km36 km23 km12 km |
| Date to be announced | Poço Negro Trail | Rio Mau, Porto District, PT | Trail RunningWalking & Hiking | 32 km18 km10 km |
| Date to be announced | Trail Santa Justa | Valongo, Porto District, PT | Trail RunningWalking & Hiking | 31 km15 km10 km |
| Date to be announced | Trail da Trofa | Santiago de Bougado, Porto District, PT | Trail RunningWalking & Hiking | 49 km31 km17 km10 km |
| Date to be announced | Trail Boneca Douro | Sebolido, Porto District, PT | Trail RunningWalking & Hiking | 46 km24 km12 km10 km |
| Date to be announced | Desafio Cumes do Marão | Amarante, Porto District, PT | Trail RunningWalking & Hiking | 50 km30 km20 km13 km |
| Date to be announced | Corrida Do Carnaval | Lousada, Porto District, PT | Road RunningWalking & Hiking | 10 km6 km |
Events by Month
Overview & Route Character
The region of Porto District (Europe, Portugal) is represented in the RunningCompass catalog with 42 public events and 147 individual races, including 12 events with confirmed dates for the 2026-2027 season. Core disciplines include Walking & Hiking, Trail Running, and Road Running. Key host locations include Porto, Baião, Matosinhos, and Amarante. Notable events in the selection include Saint Sylvester of Porto, Douro Verde Half Marathon, and Matosinhos Half Marathon.
Race distances span from 5 km to 120 km, reaching up to +4,560 m of elevation gain on the most demanding courses. Every race listed for Porto 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 Porto District?
RunningCompass currently lists 42 verified events with 147 individual races in Porto District. A total of 12 events have confirmed upcoming dates, while additional annual editions include full course and distance specifications. Notable events in the selection include Saint Sylvester of Porto, Douro Verde Half Marathon, and Matosinhos Half Marathon.
What disciplines and race distances are offered in Porto District?
Events in Porto District focus on Walking & Hiking, Trail Running, and Road Running. Course distances range from 5 km entry-level races up to 120 km endurance challenges. Primary host cities and towns include Porto, Baião, Matosinhos, and Amarante.
What is the course profile, terrain, and elevation gain like in Porto District?
The most selective courses in Porto District climb up to +4,560 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 Porto 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.