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Event summary
The Trail de São João da Vila is a trail running event scheduled for June 6, 2026, in Vila Franca do Campo, Azores. This 6th edition offers four distances: the 32 km TSJV Trail with 2000m elevation gain, the 20 km TSJV Trail Sprint with 700m elevation gain, the 11 km TSJV Mini Trail with 210m elevation gain, and an 11 km non-competitive Caminhada (walk).
Open to a wide range of participants, from experienced athletes to beginners and families, the race fosters a festive and communal spirit. It uniquely traverses all parishes of Vila Franca do Campo, culminating at Praia da Vinha d’Areia, ensuring a shared finish line for all.
Part of the São Miguel Island Trail Circuit, this event is inclusive with categories for juniors from 14 years old (Mini Trail) and adults 18+, with classifications by age, gender, and teams. The race atmosphere is celebratory and community-oriented, with opportunities for both competitive trail running and recreational walking.
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Age categories/divisions:
• M-Sub23 / F-Sub23 (18-22 years)
• M-Sen / F-Sen (23-34 years)
• M-35 / F-35 (35-39 years)
• M-40 / F-40 (40-44 years)
• M-45 / F-45 (45-49 years)
• M-50 / F-50 (50-54 years)
• M-55 / F-55 (55-59 years)
• M-60 / F-60 (60-64 years)
• M-65 / F-65 (65-69 years)
• M70+ / F70+ (70 years and older)
Start/finish locations: Starts in Vila Franca do Campo; finish at Praia da Vinha d’Areia, Vila Franca do Campo
Start times per category/distance:
• TSJV Trail (32 km): 07:30
• TSJV Trail Sprint (20 km): 09:30
• TSJV Mini Trail / Caminhada (11 km): 09:45
Cut-off times:
• TSJV Trail: 8 hours
• TSJV Trail Sprint: 5 hours
• TSJV Mini Trail / Caminhada: 4 hours
Bib pick-up time and location: June 5, 17:00-20:00 at Açor Arena; June 6, 06:30-08:30 at Vila Franca do Campo
Participants limit:
• TSJV Trail: 100
• TSJV Trail Sprint: 250
• TSJV Mini Trail: 100
• Caminhada: 250
Registration deadline: May 25, 2026
Surface types: Natural trails across all parishes of Vila Franca do Campo
Course format: Point-to-point (linear) courses for all distances
Race routes: All routes start in Vila Franca do Campo, finish at Praia da Vinha d’Areia; routes may be subject to change
Timing method: Electronic chip timing by Lap2go
Toilets and aid station placement: Multiple aid stations along the course with food and hydration; toilets at start/finish and aid stations
Parking and shuttle details: Shuttle service from finish beach to start points until 30 minutes before each start
Prizes: Awards for top 3 overall men and women, age groups, and top 3 teams; no monetary prizes; finisher souvenirs provided
Location
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Trail Run 32 km
Trail Run 20 km
Trail Run 11 km
Walking 10 km
Benefits
🎽 Athlete kit: bib number, finisher bag with souvenir
🏅 Finisher prize: official finisher memento
⏱️ Timing + live results by category via Lap2go electronic chip system
🛟 Safety support: medical personnel, safety controllers at traffic crossings
🛡️ Insurance: personal accident insurance included
🥤 Aid stations: food and hydration available at multiple points
🚿 Showers available at finish area
📸 Photography and video coverage by organizers
🏆 Podium awards for top finishers and teams
