What are the registration and start times?

Registration is open on May 22 from 14:00 to 19:00 at a location to be announced and on May 23 from 06:30 to 09:45 at Sete Cidades Campsite. Starts begin at 07:00.

How can I register for the event?

Registrations are done online at https://7cut.cattt.pt/ and are only valid after payment of the registration fee.

Where does the event take place?

The event takes place at the Sete Cidades Campsite, Ponta Delgada, on São Miguel Island, Azores.

What equipment is mandatory?

For 7CUT40 and 7CUT20 mandatory items include headlamp, visible bib, mobile phone, whistle, minimum 0.5L container, and survival blanket. For 7CUT10 and Walk, bib, phone, whistle, and blanket. For Kids, only visible bib.

How to contact the organization?

You can contact the organization via the official email 7cidadesultimatetrail@gmail.com for questions and information.

7 Cidades Ultimate Trail - 5th Edition | Ponta Delgada, Azores | May 23 2026

About the Event

🏔️ 7 Cidades Ultimate Trail 2026 Discover the natural beauty of the Azores at the 5th edition of the 7 Cidades Ultimate Trail, a trail running event challenging you to explore amazing trails on São Miguel Island.

Organized by the Azorean Triathlon, Trail and Tourism Club in partnership with Ponta Delgada City Hall, this event offers competitive and recreational races for all ages, integrating important national and international trail circuits.

Races start and finish at the Sete Cidades Campsite, with routes on trails, public roads, and private paths, featuring challenging elevation and breathtaking scenery.

🏔️ Races

7CUT40 – 42.4 km · Start 07:00 · Cutoff 8h · Minimum age 18
7CUT20 – 24.9 km · Start 08:30 · Cutoff 5h30 · Minimum age 18
7CUT10 – 9.3 km · Start 09:30 · Cutoff 4h30 · Minimum age 16
7CUT Walk – 8.5 km · Start 10:00 · Non-competitive
7CUT Kids – 2.0 km · Start 10:00 · Ages 6-15

⏰ Schedule

May 22, 2026: 14:00-19:00 Registration at location to be announced (Ponta Delgada)
May 23, 2026:
- 06:30-09:45 Registration at Sete Cidades Campsite
- 07:00 Start 7CUT40
- 08:30 Start 7CUT20
- 09:30 Start 7CUT10
- 10:00 Start 7CUT Walk and 7CUT Kids
- 13:00 Awards Ceremony
- 15:00 Course closes

🎽 Registration includes Bib, personal accident insurance, 2 drinks + meal and dessert at the end, finisher prize and finish line prize (if applicable).

🏆 Prizes General and age category prizes for 7CUT40, 7CUT20, 7CUT10, and 7CUT Kids, trophies for top 3 finishers. Walk is non-competitive.

🏅 Circuit 7CUT40 scores for ITRA 2, UTMB 50K, ATRP Trail Circuit (Series 150), and São Miguel Island Trail Circuit. 7CUT20 scores for ITRA 1, UTMB 20K, ATRP Trail Sprint Circuit, and São Miguel Island Trail Sprint Circuit. 7CUT10 scores for ITRA 0 and ATRP Youth Circuit.

🚀 Challenge your limits and enjoy the unique nature of the Azores! 🌄