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Two off-road motorcyclists pause among the rocky trails near Carregal do Sal
Motocross

Carregal do Sal celebrates a decade of off-road adventure

The tenth Passeio TT combined trail riding, shared stops and a day of off-road camaraderie.

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An athlete smiles during the Ergathlon in Santa Maria da Feira
Functional Fitness

Ergathlon brings endurance and community to Santa Maria da Feira

Mateus Pereira documented the effort and shared atmosphere of the 2026 indoor endurance event.

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Athletes begin a running section at HURBAX Madrid
Hybrid Fitness

HURBAX Madrid crowns Spain's 2026 hybrid fitness champions

Five kilometres of running and five functional stations decided the national titles in Madrid.

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Two cyclists race through La Nucía during the Saturday criterium
Cycling

La Nucía celebrates Saturday cycling before weather postpones Gran Fondo

The Kids and International Criteriums went ahead before the Sunday Gran Fondo was moved to 7 November for safety.

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Three firefighters celebrate after the Firestorm Challenge in Viseu
Obstacle Racing

Firestorm Challenge turns Viseu’s historic climb into a test of service and strength

The third edition sent firefighters and civilians through a steep one-kilometre obstacle course in Viseu.

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Runners beneath the XLIV Gran Fondo CaixaBank start arch
Athletics

Pontevedra takes to the streets for the XLIV Gran Fondo CaixaBank

The 18 October running event combined a half-marathon, 10K and youth races, with Image Media documenting the start and city-street action.

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Swimmers and illuminated orange floats in dark water at Greek Hero XTRI
Triathlon

Corfu’s coast frames the Greek Hero XTRI endurance challenge

Image Media follows the 10 October event through an illuminated swim, a coastal run and the people gathered around the extreme triathlon.

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A competitor tackles a box jump at AVYNT Hybrid Arena
Functional

Fusion Games brings strength and teamwork to its second edition in Gaia

AVYNT Hybrid Arena hosted the 10 October competition, with Figueirenses e uma Scaled topping the podium announced by the organiser.

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Participants lift a large tyre together at Barrelas Fire Challenge
Obstacle Racing

Barrelas Fire Challenge puts teamwork to the test in Vila Nova de Paiva

A five-kilometre obstacle challenge brought strength, coordination and shared effort to the Portuguese town on 10 October.

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Young runners start a race beneath the event arches in Marín
Athletics

Marín's urban mile turns speed into a city-centre celebration

Youth, popular and elite races filled Avenida de Ourense for the 27th edition.

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A runner is welcomed beside Sète harbour during the 2026 event
Athletics

Sète runs from sea to city in an inclusive sixth edition

Four race formats brought competition and inclusion to Sète's Mediterranean waterfront.

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A smiling Tercios Legendarios finisher holds his medal in Alcantarilla
Obstacle Racing

Tercios Legendarios tests strength and resolve in Alcantarilla

A seven-kilometre course and 43 obstacles carried competitors through Alcantarilla and BRIPAC facilities.

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Mud-covered Cabárceno Race participants celebrate together at an obstacle
Obstacle Racing

Cabárceno Race brings trail and obstacle racing to Cantabria

Two days of trail routes and obstacle challenges unfolded at the Parque de la Naturaleza de Cabárceno.

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An athlete carries a sandbag during Murcia Hybrid 2026
Hybrid Fitness

Murcia Hybrid brings running and functional fitness to the city centre

Murcia’s first hybrid fitness race combined 4 km and 8 km formats with eight functional stations.

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Two athletes cross the finish line together beneath the Prime Hybrid arch in Espinho
Hybrid Fitness

Prime Hybrid turns Espinho into an urban fitness racing arena

Eight kilometres of city running and eight functional stations brought athletes and local teams to Praça Progresso.

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Athletes work side by side on rowing machines during HURBAX Gijón
Hybrid Fitness

HURBAX brings hybrid fitness spectacle to Gijón’s seafront

More than 1,000 athletes combined five kilometres of running with five functional stations in Gijón.

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An athlete strains through a tyre flip during the Costa Blanca Games in Alicante
Functional Fitness

Costa Blanca Games tests strength, teamwork and nerve in Alicante

Pairs tackled tyre flips, kettlebells and a pool station in a one-day competition organised by CrossFit Costa Blanca.

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Two canoe slalom athletes charge through whitewater at the 2026 European Championships in Ivrea
Canoe Slalom

France tops medal table after European slalom showdown in Ivrea

Twelve European titles were decided over three days in Ivrea, with France leading and host Italy collecting nine medals.

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Marta Real celebrates her 21 Leguas Narón victory
Trail Running

Vázquez and Real win record-breaking 21 Leguas Narón

A record 1,150 participants took on 101 kilometres through Galicia as Ismael Vázquez and Marta Real led the foot race.

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Four athletes run together during the fourth AVYNT simulation
Hybrid Fitness

AVYNT’s fourth simulation puts hybrid fitness to the test in Gaia

Running, loaded carries and a determined community shaped the 26 September session at AVYNT Hybrid Arena.

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Runners beside a stone balustrade during the Course du Patrimoine in Bayonne
Athletics

Bayonne’s heritage race brings running and history together

Florian Molteni led the official standings and Eugenie Ponleve was the first woman at the second Course du Patrimoine, held on 20 September.

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Player in white and green beside the ball at SOCCA Porto
Football

SOCCA opens Porto campaign with goals and touchline stories

Image Media covers matchday one as Al Narsa, Kultime FC and French Connection record Liga 1 Porto victories at Academia da Bola.

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Runner on a tree-lined road during the 100 km World Championships in Ames
Athletics

Lawrence and Olsen win world 100 km titles in Ames

The American pair took individual gold in Galicia, while Gemma Arenas earned bronze and Spain secured women’s team silver.

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Athletes push loaded sleds in outdoor lanes at HRX Alicante on 19 September 2026
Hybrid Fitness

HRX Alicante brings running and strength to the Costa Blanca

Image Media documents the 19 September event in Alicante, from outdoor sled pushes to running and ski-ergometer efforts.

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Teams lift weighted bags overhead during Cádiz Throwdown 2026
Functional

Cádiz Throwdown Brings Team Fitness Competition to San Felipe Neri

The 12–13 September event combined team workouts and outdoor competition in Cádiz, with Image Media documenting the action.

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Two mountain bikers pause together above the Val di Corteno during the 2026 Valdicorteno Bike Experience
Cycling

Valdicorteno Bike Experience returns to Corteno Golgi

The second edition explored the Val di Corteno on two non-competitive MTB and e-MTB routes through the Italian Alps.

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A cyclist races through the Kranj countryside with the Slovenian mountains behind him during L’Étape Slovenia 2026
Cycling

Marko Emeršič and Laura Šimenc Kramar win L’Étape Slovenia 2026

A sold-out field of 1,600 riders from 31 countries took on the 80 km and 130 km routes around Kranj.

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Sprinters race down the track at the MK Sprint Series 3 season finale in Milton Keynes
Athletics

MK Sprint Series finale brings 164 athletes to Stantonbury

The third meeting closed the 2026 series with 295 results across sprints, relays and senior throws.

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Surfer drives through a cutback as spray arcs above a green wave in Leça da Palmeira
Surf

World Surf League makes Leça da Palmeira debut at QS 6000

A new QS 6,000 International brings 224 surfers to Matosinhos from 1–6 September.

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Cyclists climb through Savoie beneath dark Alpine clouds during Haute Route Alps 2026
Cycling

Fabio Lanzone and Annalisa Prato win Haute Route Alps 2026

Seven stages carried riders from Nice to Thonon-les-Bains across 808 km and 19,255 metres of climbing.

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Trail runners climb through the Macizo de Ubiña mountains during the 2026 race
Athletics

Raúl Cámara and Claudia Gutiérrez win Trail de Ubiña in Asturias

The 21 km mountain race and 15 km Carrerina brought 273 classified finishers to the demanding Macizo de Ubiña terrain.

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A large field of runners races across Portmarnock Beach during the 2026 Beach 5K
Athletics

Eames and Prim win Portmarnock Beach 5K as 446 finishers race the sand

Anthony Eames and Eoin Keating shared the fastest time before Rebekka Prim led the women home on Portmarnock’s Velvet Strand.

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Three young KIDSROX athletes hold first, second and third-place banners in Dublin
Functional

KIDSROX brings youth fitness racing to Dublin

Young athletes took on an age-group fitness challenge built around movement, effort and a lively family atmosphere.

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A canoe slalom athlete at the 2026 Italian Championships in Ivrea
Canoe Slalom

Ivrea crowns 2026 Italian canoe slalom and kayak cross champions

Italy’s national championships delivered senior slalom and kayak cross titles one month before the European Championships return to Ivrea.

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Men's podium group at the inaugural AVYNT Ergathlon
Functional

Inaugural AVYNT Ergathlon held in Vila Nova de Gaia

The first AVYNT Ergathlon brought athletes to Vila Nova de Gaia for a night-time indoor endurance competition.

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Prime Hybrid Espinho organisers at Praça Progresso
Functional

Prime Hybrid Espinho passes 600 registrations with €3,500 prize pool announced

Portugal's first fully urban hybrid fitness race is targeting 800 athletes for its inaugural edition.

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