Azores Bravos Trail 2026

🚵‍♂️ Azores Bravos Trail 2026 - Epic Challenge on Terceira Island

The Azores Bravos Trail 2026 is a competitive trail running event taking place on October 3, 2026, on Terceira Island, Azores. Organized by the Associação de Atletismo da Ilha Terceira (AAIT), this 7th edition features five linear, non-stop races ranging from 10 km to 101 km across mountainous, muddy, and challenging terrain. The event is part of the Terceira Island Trail Running Circuit, the National League of the Portuguese Trail Running Association, the International Trail Running Association National League, and counts towards the UTMB INDEX.

The courses cross areas of Angra do Heroísmo and Praia da Vitória municipalities, including trails, rural paths, forest roads, and asphalt, passing through private properties and public roads, requiring careful attention and respect for nature and traffic rules. This race demands high physical and mental endurance with significant elevation changes and possible adverse weather conditions.

🏔️ Races AzBT® 100 – 101.1 km · Start 00:00 · Cutoff 22h · Minimum age 20 years AzBT® 50 – 51.8 km · Start 08:00 · Cutoff 10h · Minimum age 20 years AzBT® 35 – 35.2 km · Start 10:00 · Cutoff 8h · Minimum age 20 years AzBT® 15 – 15.5 km · Start 11:30 · Cutoff 4h · Minimum age 16 years AzBT® Walk – 10 km · Start 11:45 · Cutoff 4h · Minimum age 12 years

⏰ Schedule Feb 1 to Aug 31, 2026 – Registration open Sept 28, 2026 – Online briefing via Facebook Oct 2, 2026, 14:00-20:00 – Race office Oct 3, 2026:

• 00:00 – AzBT® 100 start (Miradouro do Facho, Praia da Vitória)
• 08:00 – AzBT® 50 start (Rua da Igreja, Agualva)
• 10:00 – AzBT® 35 start (Zona Balnear dos Biscoitos)
• 11:30 – AzBT® 15 start (Largo do Terreiro, Posto Santo)
• 11:45 – AzBT® Walk start (Largo do Terreiro, Posto Santo)
• Awards ceremony to be held at Parque Municipal do Relvão (Angra do Heroísmo)

🎽 Registration includes Personalized bib with integrated chip, personal accident insurance, solid and liquid supplies (bring your own cup), transport to start location if requested, finish meal, drop bag for long races, digital athlete guide, finisher prize for finishers.

🏆 Prizes Trophies for top 3 overall male and female finishers per race, prizes for top 3 in each age category, trophies for top 3 teams. No monetary prizes.

🏅 Circuit Part of the Terceira Island Trail Running Circuit 2026, Portuguese Trail Running Association National League 2026/27, International Trail Running Association National League, and UTMB INDEX.

🚵‍♂️ Get ready for an unforgettable challenge in the stunning nature of the Azores! Register now and experience the Azores Bravos Trail 2026 adventure! 🌄