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Afife Running Trail
Afife, Portugal
Date to be announcedDate TBA
46 km30 km18 km11 km
Nature & Off-RoadKids & Youth Races
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Running Events in the District of Viana do Castelo
14 verified events (0 confirmed dates) and 44 races in Viana do Castelo District with course maps and elevation profiles.
Events140 confirmed dates
Competitions44Races & courses
Distances5 - 115 kmCourse distance range
Max. Elevation Gain+6,522 m D+Course elevation profile
Selected Events
Featured Events & Highlights
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Grande Trail da Serra D'Arga
Caminha, Portugal
Date to be announcedDate TBA
100 km50 km31 km17 km+1
Nature & Off-RoadForest+1
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Ultra Trail Santa Luzia
Viana do Castelo, Portugal
Date to be announcedDate TBA
46 km31 km17 km10 km
Nature & Off-RoadForest+4
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TransPeneda-Gerês
Vila, Portugal
Date to be announcedDate TBA
115 km60 km37 km25 km
CastlesNature & Off-Road+3
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Melgaço Alvarinho Trail
Melgaço, Portugal
Date to be announcedDate TBA
50 km33 km15 km11 km
MountainHigh Altitude
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Trail do Pote Gondar e Orbacem
Gondar, Portugal
Date to be announcedDate TBA
29 km19 km12 km
Nature & Off-RoadForest+3
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Salto Nature Trail
Paredes de Coura, Portugal
Date to be announcedDate TBA
22 km13 km9 km
Nature & Off-RoadMountain+3
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Serra Amarela Sky Marathon
Ponte da Barca, Portugal
Date to be announcedDate TBA
45 km30 km16 km
Nature & Off-RoadForest+3
Dates & Schedule
Race Calendar
Date to be announced
| Date | Event | Location | Disciplines | Distances |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Date to be announced | Afife Running Trail | Afife, Viana do Castelo District, PT | Trail RunningWalking & Hiking | 46 km30 km18 km11 km |
| Date to be announced | Grande Trail da Serra D'Arga | Caminha, Viana do Castelo District, PT | Trail Running | 100 km50 km31 km17 km |
| Date to be announced | Ultra Trail Santa Luzia | Viana do Castelo, Viana do Castelo District, PT | Trail RunningWalking & Hiking | 46 km31 km17 km10 km |
| Date to be announced | TransPeneda-Gerês | Vila, Viana do Castelo District, PT | Trail Running | 115 km60 km37 km25 km |
| Date to be announced | Melgaço Alvarinho Trail | Melgaço, Viana do Castelo District, PT | Trail RunningWalking & Hiking | 50 km33 km15 km11 km |
| Date to be announced | Trail do Pote Gondar e Orbacem | Gondar, Viana do Castelo District, PT | Trail Running | 29 km19 km12 km |
| Date to be announced | Salto Nature Trail | Paredes de Coura, Viana do Castelo District, PT | Trail Running | 22 km13 km9 km |
| Date to be announced | Serra Amarela Sky Marathon | Ponte da Barca, Viana do Castelo District, PT | Trail Running | 45 km30 km16 km |
| Date to be announced | Ultra Trail de Cerveira | Vila Nova de Cerveira, Viana do Castelo District, PT | Trail RunningWalking & Hiking | 31 km16 km10 km |
| Date to be announced | Corrida Porto de Viana | Viana do Castelo, Viana do Castelo District, PT | Road Running | 10 km5 km |
| Date to be announced | Meia Maratona Manuela Machado | Viana do Castelo, Viana do Castelo District, PT | Road Running | 21.1 km |
| Date to be announced | Corrida de Reis - Troféu Ponte Da Amizade | Vila Nova de Cerveira, Viana do Castelo District, PT | Road Running | 10 km |
Events by Month
Overview & Route Character
The region of Viana do Castelo District (Europe, Portugal) is represented in the RunningCompass catalog with 14 public events and 44 individual races, including 0 events with confirmed dates for the 2026-2027 season. Core disciplines include Trail Running, Walking & Hiking, and Road Running. Key host locations include Afife, Caminha, Viana do Castelo, and Vila. Notable events in the selection include Afife Running Trail, Grande Trail da Serra D'Arga, and Ultra Trail Santa Luzia.
Race distances span from 5 km to 115 km, reaching up to +6,522 m of elevation gain on the most demanding courses. Every race listed for Viana do Castelo 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 Viana do Castelo District?
RunningCompass currently lists 14 verified events with 44 individual races in Viana do Castelo District. A total of 0 events have confirmed upcoming dates, while additional annual editions include full course and distance specifications. Notable events in the selection include Afife Running Trail, Grande Trail da Serra D'Arga, and Ultra Trail Santa Luzia.
What disciplines and race distances are offered in Viana do Castelo District?
Events in Viana do Castelo District focus on Trail Running, Walking & Hiking, and Road Running. Course distances range from 5 km entry-level races up to 115 km endurance challenges. Primary host cities and towns include Afife, Caminha, Viana do Castelo, and Vila.
What is the course profile, terrain, and elevation gain like in Viana do Castelo District?
The most selective courses in Viana do Castelo District climb up to +6,522 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 Viana do Castelo 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.