Category: Running Events

Porto: running events in 2022

10/5/2022

LOOKING FOR A CHALLENGE?

Almost back to normal: the running scene in Porto is tremendously active and eclectic, with many well-established and organized races throughout the year - and registrations are now open!

Here's a short list with the most interesting ones, including Porto's marathon (November), Porto half-marathon (September), a couple of shorter races (10 & 15k) and specially selected introductory videos of their previous editions.

We've even included an Orienteering event and a 'one-of-a-kind-mad-two-stages-uphill-race' named Porto a Subir...!!

Credits: Matias Novo Fotografias

When it comes to gifts, the most memorable are the unexpected.

11/2/2020

Running itself is a gift.

Out front Jana and Hans-Christian's accommodation in Porto, just as I was about to wrap up our 2hr running tour (which was Jana's birthday present, btw), Hans-Christian reached deep into his small backpack for an item and handed it out to me: it was an oficial 2019's Nikolauslauf half-marathon official t-shirt!

In this blog post I'll unveil the reason for this kind offer and explore the fact that running experiences can be such a memorable gift , whether it is a race entry such as the amazing Nikolauslauf held in Southern Germany or a city running tour of Porto in northern Portugal.

Also taking this opportunity to tell you more about -yet- another Nicolau and his Porto-based wine company - the oldest still active!

Estimated reading time: 7 min

Unexpected gift, directly from Tuebingen, Germany: an official Nikolauslauf t-shirt!

"Is that green dome the Crystal palace?"

11/5/2017

A sports pavilion named after a marathoner

â€‹Frequently heard during our sunrise running tour:

" - Is that the Crystal Palace you've mentioned? "
" - Well.. not exactly... :) "

â€‹The present building's real name is Super Bock Arena/Rosa Mota sports pavilion, a multi-sports venue. To explain you who Rosa Mota is and why running is involved, we need to briefly go back to the 80's. However, there's some world records beaten in 2023 we also need to discuss!

Care to time travel with me?