Messenger2nd edition FitupTrail
- Sun, September 27, 2026
- 10 € — 30 €
- 7 races
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Event summary
The 2nd edition Fitup Trail is a trail running and walking event taking place on September 27, 2026, at Ginásio Fitup in Madalena do Pico, Azores. It offers three distances: Family Trail 5 km, Mini Trail 10 km, and Sprint Trail 18 km, each with different difficulty levels and elevation profiles.
The event is open to participants aged 12 and above for Mini Trail and 18+ for Sprint Trail, with younger children allowed in the Family Trail if accompanied by a responsible adult. It features competitive classifications and prizes for the Mini Trail and Sprint Trail, while the Family Trail is non-competitive and family-oriented.
The courses traverse natural trails, vineyard paths, and rural landscapes with marked routes and elevation gains up to 550 meters. The event fosters physical activity and personal challenge in a scenic Azorean setting, with a friendly and organized atmosphere.
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Age categories/divisions:
• Sprint Trail 18 km: minimum 18 years
• Mini Trail / Walk 10 km: minimum 12 years
• Family Trail 5 km: children under 12 must be accompanied by a responsible adult
Start/finish locations: Start and finish at Ginásio Fitup, Madalena do Pico, Azores
Start times per category/distance:
• Sprint Trail 18 km: 09:00
• Mini Trail / Walk 10 km: 10:00
• Family Trail 5 km: 10:00
Cut-off times: 4 hours for all distances
Participants limit:
• Total 300 participants
• Family Trail 100
• Mini Trail / Walk 100
• Sprint Trail 100
Registration deadline: September 15, 2026
Surface types: Dirt trails, unstable terrain, pastures, vineyard stone walls, some asphalt
Course format: Point-to-point loop starting and finishing at Ginásio Fitup
Race routes:
• Family Trail 5 km, elevation max 85 m
• Mini Trail 10 km, elevation max 135 m
• Sprint Trail 18 km, elevation max 550 m
Timing method: Manual timing using bib numbers
Toilets and aid station placement: One aid station at 9.5 km on Sprint Trail; participants must bring their own cups or bottles
Prizes: Awards for top 3 male and female finishers in Mini Trail and Sprint Trail; no team prizes; prize ceremony at 13:00 at Ginásio Fitup
Cancellation & refund policy: Registration fees are refundable only if cancellation is requested before August 31, 2026, with a medical certificate proving inability to participate due to accident or illness. No refunds after this date. Cancellation requests must be sent by email with medical documentation.
Location
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Trail Run 18 km Non-members
Trail Run 10 km Non-members
Walking 10 km Non-members
Trail Run 18 km Members
Trail Run 10 km Members
Walking 10 km Members
Trail Família 5 km
Optional Extras
Benefits
🎽 Athlete kit: bib number, event t-shirt
🛡️ Insurance: personal accident and liability insurance included
🥤 Aid stations: one aid station on Sprint Trail at 9.5 km; participants must bring their own hydration containers
🏆 Prizes: awards for top 3 male and female finishers in Mini Trail and Sprint Trail
