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Event summary
The Furnas Night Trail takes place on May 30, 2026, in the municipality of Povoação, São Miguel Island (Azores). This night trail running event includes competitive and non-competitive formats, combining sport, nature, and cultural promotion of the region.
The event features three options: Trail Sprint (18 km), Mini Trail (10 km), and a Walk (10 km), offering accessible challenges for both experienced runners and beginners while highlighting the landscapes of Furnas and its surroundings.
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Date
May 30, 2026
Location
Povoação, São Miguel Island, Azores, Portugal
Start / Finish
Start and finish at Parque da Grená (Trail and Mini Trail)
Distances
Trail Sprint – 18 km
Mini Trail – 10 km
Walk – 10 km
Start Times
20:15 – Trail Sprint
20:30 – Mini Trail
20:45 – Walk
Participation
Trail Sprint: minimum 16 years
Mini Trail: minimum 12 years
Walk: open to all (minors from 8 years accompanied)
Registration Deadline
May 1, 2026
Time Limit
Trail Sprint: 3 hours
Aid Stations
At least one aid station with food and drinks (Trail Sprint)
Timing
Electronic chip timing system
Surface / Course type
Trail running on natural terrain (trails, park, forest and rural paths)
Participant limit
1100 participants total
Trail Sprint: 300
Mini Trail: 250
Walk: 550
Schedule
May 29, 2026 – Bib collection (morning to evening)
May 30, 2026
15:00 – Secretariat opens
19:00 – Secretariat closes
20:15 – Trail start
20:30 – Mini Trail start
20:45 – Walk start
23:30 – Awards ceremony
Location
get directionsRaces
Trail Run 18 km
Trail Run 10 km
Walk 10 km
Benefits
🎽 Official technical t-shirt included
🏅 Finisher souvenir for participants
⏱ Electronic chip timing (Trail and Mini Trail)
🥤 Aid stations with food and drinks
🚑 First aid and medical support on course
🛡 Personal accident and liability insurance included
🚌 Transport from parking area to start (Trail)
🏆 Awards ceremony for top finishers