The North Trail 2026
Event summary
The North Trail 2026 is a trail running event taking place on July 11, 2026, in Biscoitos, Terceira Island, Azores. It features two trail running races of 25 km and 10 km, as well as a 10 km walking event.
The 25 km trail sprint is part of the Terceira Island Trail Running Circuit and offers a challenging course with 720 meters of elevation gain. The 10 km trail and walking routes have 300 meters of elevation gain. The event welcomes participants of all nationalities and competitive levels, with minimum age requirements of 18 years for the 25 km and 16 years for the 10 km trail.
All races start and finish at the Calheta dos Biscoitos beach area, within the cultural festival grounds, providing a festive atmosphere. The event includes official timing, finisher prizes, and awards for top finishers in various age categories.
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Start/finish locations: Calheta dos Biscoitos beach area, Terceira Island, Azores
Start times per category/distance:
• 25 km Trail Sprint: 19:00
• 10 km Trail: 19:15
• 10 km Walk: 19:15
Cut-off times:
• 25 km Trail Sprint: 6 hours
• 10 km Trail: 4 hours
• 10 km Walk: 4 hours
Age categories/divisions:
• Seniors (16-34)
• Veterans +35, +40, +45, +50, +55, +60
Registration deadline: Payment by June 15, 2026
Surface types: Trail running on natural terrain with elevation changes
Course format: Point-to-point with start and finish at the same location
Race routes:
• 25 km Trail Sprint: 24 km, 720 m elevation gain
• 10 km Trail: 12.7 km, 300 m elevation gain
• 10 km Walk: 12.7 km, 300 m elevation gain
Timing method: Official timing with bib number
Toilets and aid station placement: Aid stations at Chambre (3h limit for 25K) and finish line
Prizes: Finisher prize for all finishers; awards for top 3 in each age and gender category
Location
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Trail Run 25 km
Trail Run 10 km
Walk 10 km
Benefits
🎽 Athlete kit: bib number, official event t-shirt
🏅 Finisher prize: finisher award for those who complete the race
⏱️ Official timing with control points and cut-off times
🛡️ Insurance: personal accident and liability insurance included
🥤 Aid stations at designated points on the course
🏆 Awards for top 3 finishers in each age and gender category