MessengerVB TRAIL RUN 2026
Event summary
The Vila Baleeira Trail Run (VBT) is a trail running event taking place on November 15, 2026, in the municipality of Lajes do Pico, Pico Island, Azores. Organized by the Sports Department of the Municipality of Lajes do Pico, the event aims to provide athletes with a unique trail running experience across natural trails, rural paths and water lines of the region.
The event includes four participation formats: Trail (30 km), Trail Sprint (18 km), Trail Curto (10 km) and a non-competitive walk (8 km). The 30 km race also serves as the final stage of the Portugal Trail Cup (ATRP) for the 2025/2026 season.
Participants will explore diverse natural landscapes around Lajes do Pico, with courses designed to offer different levels of technical and physical difficulty suitable for both experienced runners and newcomers to trail running.
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Date
November 15, 2026
Location
Jardim da Baleia – Lajes do Pico, Azores, Portugal
Races
VBT Trail – 30 km
VBT Trail Sprint – 18 km
VBT Trail Curto – 10 km
Slow VBT Walk – 8 km
Start Times
08:30 – VBT Trail (30 km)
10:00 – VBT Trail Sprint (18 km)
10:00 – VBT Trail Curto (10 km)
10:00 – Slow VBT Walk (8 km)
Distances and elevation
30 km – approx. +2500 m
18 km – approx. +1100 m
10 km – approx. +400 m
8 km – approx. +200 m
Participation
Trail races: minimum age 18 years
Walk: open to all ages (participants under 14 must be accompanied by an adult)
Participant limit
Maximum 500 participants across all event distances.
Time limits
30 km – 7h30 total time limit
Intermediate checkpoint cut-off at 5h30 (14:00 local time)
18 km / 10 km / Walk – 5h time limit
Aid stations
Trail 30 km: 3 aid stations with liquids and solids
Trail Sprint / Trail Curto / Walk: 1 aid station
Timing
Electronic chip timing system for the competitive races.
Registration period
February 26 – October 31, 2026
Location
get directionsRaces
Trail Run 30 km
Trail Run 18 km
Trail Run 10 km
Walk 8 km
Benefits
🎽 Technical event t-shirt included in the athlete kit
🎒 Athlete bag and race bib included
🏅 Official finisher souvenir for participants
🥤 Aid stations with liquids and solid food along the course
🚿 Shower facilities available for participants
🍽 Post-race dinner and awards ceremony
🎁 Event gifts and promotional items from the organization
⏱ Electronic chip timing for competitive races
🚑 Medical support and emergency assistance during the event
🛡 Personal accident and civil liability insurance included