VB TRAIL RUN 2026

🚵 VB TRAIL RUN 2026

The 5th edition of VB TRAIL RUN takes place on November 15, 2026, in the stunning Lajes do Pico, Pico Island, Portugal! Organized by the Sports Office of the Lajes do Pico City Hall, this trail running event offers four distinct races: 30 km Trail, 18 km Trail Sprint, 10 km Short Trail, and an 8 km Walk promoting healthy habits.

The routes cross trails, agricultural and forest paths, and water lines, starting and finishing at Jardim da Baleia. The races are challenging, with elevation gains up to 2500 m, ideal for experienced athletes and nature lovers.

🏔️ Races

• VBT Trail – ±30 km · Start 08:30 · Cutoff 7h30 · Minimum age 18
• VBT Trail Sprint – ±18 km · Start 10:00 · Cutoff 5h · Minimum age 18
• VBT Short Trail – ±10 km · Start 10:00 · Cutoff 5h · Minimum age 18
• Walk – ±8 km · Start 10:00 · Open participation, under 14s accompanied

⏰ Schedule Saturday, November 14:

• 10:00–19:00 – Registration (Galeria Municipal - Jardim da Baleia) Sunday, November 15:
• 07:00–08:00 – Registration
• 08:30 – VBT Trail start
• 10:00 – VBT Trail Sprint, Short Trail and Walk start
• 16:00 – Finish line closes
• 19:00 – Social dinner and awards ceremony

🎽 Registration includes Sports insurance, bib, integrated chip (competitive races), solid and liquid supplies, showers, finisher souvenir, social dinner, technical t-shirt, and athlete bag.

🏆 Prizes Trophies for top 3 overall and age groups in competitive races, cash prizes for winners of Trail Sprint 18 km, and team awards.

🏅 Circuit The 30 km race is part of the ATRP Portuguese Trail Running Cup final 2025/2026.

🚵‍♂️ Challenge the trails of Pico and experience a unique adventure in nature! 🌄