Photo: Asurnipal · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsRoad RunningWalking & Hiking
Saint Sylvester of Porto
Porto, Portugal
December 20, 2026Date confirmed
10 km5 km
FestiveCity Run+1
PTCity Runs & Local Calendar
Running Events in Porto
6 verified events (2 confirmed dates) and 13 races in Porto with course maps and elevation profiles.
Events62 confirmed dates
Competitions13Races & courses
Distances5 - 42.2 kmCourse distance range
Max. Elevation Gain+572 m D+Course elevation profile
Selected Events
Featured Events & Highlights
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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
Photo: Frank Vincentz · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia CommonsTrail RunningWalking & Hiking
ADAR Trail - Trilhos DA Ribeira
Aldeia da Ribeira, Portugal
Date to be announcedDate TBA
22 km13 km10 km
Nature & Off-RoadForest+3
Photo: Javid Nikpour / Mehr News Agency · CC BY 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsRoad RunningWalking & Hiking
Corrida Da Mulher
Porto, Portugal
Date to be announcedDate TBA
5 km
City RunFestive+3
Photo: Asurnipal · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsRoad RunningWorld Athletics Label
Porto Half Marathon
Porto, Portugal
Date to be announcedDate TBA
21.1 km5 km
City RunSeaside & Coast+1
Photo: Javid Nikpour / Mehr News Agency · CC BY 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsRoad Running
Course pour les femmes
Porto, Portugal
Date to be announcedDate TBA
5 km
Charity RunFestive+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 |
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 | ADAR Trail - Trilhos DA Ribeira | Aldeia da Ribeira, Santarém District, PT | Trail RunningWalking & Hiking | 22 km13 km10 km |
| Date to be announced | Corrida Da Mulher | Porto, Porto District, PT | Road RunningWalking & Hiking | 5 km |
| Date to be announced | Porto Half Marathon | Porto, Porto District, PT | Road Running | 21.1 km5 km |
| Date to be announced | Course pour les femmes | Porto, Porto District, PT | Road Running | 5 km |
Events by Month
Overview & Route Character
The host city of Porto (Portugal, Porto District) is represented in the RunningCompass catalog with 6 public events and 13 individual races, including 2 events with confirmed dates for the 2026-2027 season. Core disciplines include Road Running, Walking & Hiking, and Trail Running. Key host locations include Aldeia da Ribeira. Notable events in the selection include Saint Sylvester of Porto, Marathon de Porto, and ADAR Trail - Trilhos DA Ribeira.
Race distances span from 5 km to 42.2 km, reaching up to +572 m of elevation gain on the most demanding courses. Every race listed for Porto 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?
RunningCompass currently lists 6 verified events with 13 individual races in Porto. A total of 2 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, Marathon de Porto, and ADAR Trail - Trilhos DA Ribeira.
What disciplines and race distances are offered in Porto?
Events in Porto focus on Road Running, Walking & Hiking, and Trail Running. Course distances range from 5 km entry-level races up to 42.2 km endurance challenges. Primary host cities and towns include Aldeia da Ribeira.
What is the course profile, terrain, and elevation gain like in Porto?
The most selective courses in Porto climb up to +572 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?
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.