MessengerTRIANGLE ADVENTURE BY AZORES TRAIL RUN® 2026
- Fri, Oct 23 - Sun, Oct 25, 2026
- 395 €
- 1 race
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Event summary
The Azores Triangle Adventure 2026 is a trail running stage race held from October 23 to 25, 2026, across the islands of Pico, São Jorge, and Faial in the Azores archipelago. The race consists of three stages with distances of 25 km, 27.8 km, and 33 km respectively, totaling 85.9 km.
Participation is open to athletes aged 18 and over, with registration only available for the full stage race, not individual stages. The event is a qualifier for the Ultra-Trail du Mont-Blanc (UTMB) and features challenging terrain with technical trails, elevation, and variable weather conditions.
The race atmosphere emphasizes fair play and respect for nature, with a limited field of 80 participants. Awards are given for overall, age categories, and teams, with a prize ceremony held at the end of the event.
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Age categories/divisions:
• Geral M/F
• SUB 23 M/F — 18 to 22 years
• Seniors M/F — 23 to 39 years
• M40/F40 — 40 to 44 years
• M45/F45 — 45 to 49 years
• M50/F50 — 50 to 54 years
• M55/F55 — 55 to 59 years
• M60/F60 — 60 to 64 years
• M65/F65 — 65 to 69 years
• M70/F70 — over 70 years
Start/finish locations: Stage 1 start at Clube Naval da Madalena (Pico), finish at Casa da Montanha; Stage 2 start at São Tomé (São Jorge), finish at Fajã dos Cubres; Stage 3 start at Vulcão dos Capelinhos (Faial), finish at Ribeirinha
Start times per category/distance:
• October 23, 09:00 — Stage 1 (25 km)
• October 24, 11:30 — Stage 2 (27.8 km)
• October 25, 11:30 — Stage 3 (33 km)
Cut-off times:
Stage 1: 10 min to start, CP1 at 13.3 km in 2:00h, finish in 5:00h
Stage 2: 10 min to start, CP1 at 11.6 km in 2:30h, CP2 at 18.7 km in 5:00h, finish in 7:00h
Stage 3: 10 min to start, CP1 at 11.5 km in 2:30h, CP2 at 23.7 km in 4:30h, finish in 7:00h
Bib pick-up time and location: October 22, 18:00–22:00 at Mercado Municipal da Horta; also at start of each stage
Participants limit: 80 total
Surface types: Technical trails with steps, dirt, stones, pastures, and wide paths
Course format: Three-stage race across three islands
Race routes:
• Stage 1: From Vineyards to The Mountain (Pico) 25 km
• Stage 2: Fajãs Trail (São Jorge) 27.8 km
• Stage 3: Volcanoes Trail (Faial) 33 km
Timing method: Electronic chip timing with manual controls at some points; chip fixed on back of bib
Toilets and aid station placement: Aid stations provide food and drink; no disposable cups provided, athletes must bring their own cup
Parking and shuttle details: Transfers by ferry and bus provided exclusively for registered athletes according to schedule
Drop bag policy: One clothing bag tag provided per athlete for all three stages; bags transported to finish area of each stage
Prizes: Trophies for top 3 overall men and women, top 3 in age categories, and top 3 teams; awards ceremony on October 25 at 20:00 at Mercado Municipal da Horta
Cancellation & refund policy: Refunds can be requested until October 5, 2026, under specific conditions such as serious illness or injury. No refunds after this date. Cancellation due to weather or force majeure does not entitle refund.
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Azores Triangle Adventure 85.9 km 3 Stages
Benefits
🎽 Athlete kit: personal and non-transferable bib, technical t-shirt
🏅 Finisher prize: finisher award for all athletes completing all three stages
⏱️ Timing + live results by electronic chip with manual controls
🛟 Safety support: medical assistance along the course with public emergency services support
🛡️ Insurance: civil liability and personal accident insurance included
🥤 Aid stations: food and drink provided at aid stations; athletes must bring their own cup
🧳 Drop-bag/gear transport: one clothing bag tag per athlete for all stages, transported to finish zones
🚌 Transport between zones: ferry and bus transfers between islands and stages exclusively for registered athletes
