EPIC AZORES 2026

🏃‍♂️ EPIC AZORES 2026 - The Epic Race in the Heart of the Azores!

EPIC Azores is more than a trail running race — it is an epic adventure through the wild nature of São Miguel Island, Azores. Organized by Epic Azores, this 11th edition elevates the experience to a global level, combining athletic challenge and environmental preservation.

Starting in Vila Franca do Campo, the island's former capital, athletes traverse ancestral trails crossing five stunning municipalities: Vila Franca do Campo, Povoação, Nordeste, Ribeira Grande, and Lagoa. Prepare for mountainous terrain, significant elevation changes, and challenging weather, passing volcanic lakes, laurel forests, and coastal cliffs.

🏔️ Races EPIC100M – ±167 km · Start 07:30 (Dec 4) · Cutoff 40h · Minimum age 18 EPIC100K – ±108 km · Start 21:00 (Dec 4) · Cutoff 26h · Minimum age 18 EPIC60 – ±63 km · Start 08:00 (Dec 5) · Cutoff 14h · Minimum age 18 EPIC30 – ±34 km · Start 09:30 (Dec 5) · Cutoff 9h · Minimum age 18 EPIC15 – ±17 km · Start 10:00 (Dec 5) · Cutoff 5h · Minimum age 16 EPIC Kids – ±3 km · Start 10:30 (Dec 5) · Ages 4 to 15 EPIC DayWalk – Non-competitive walk · Start 14:00 (Dec 5) · No age limit

⏰ Schedule Dec 3: 15:00-20:00 – Registration (Pavilhão Açor Arena) Dec 4: 07:00 – Mandatory gear check EPIC100M Dec 4: 07:30 – Start EPIC100M (Fábrica de Chá Gorreana) Dec 4: 14:00-20:00 – Registration open Dec 4: 20:30 – Mandatory gear check EPIC100K Dec 4: 21:00 – Start EPIC100K (Vila do Nordeste) Dec 5: 07:30 – Mandatory gear check EPIC60 Dec 5: 08:00 – Start EPIC60 (Lagoa das Furnas) Dec 5: 09:00 – Mandatory gear check EPIC30 and EPIC15 Dec 5: 09:30 – Start EPIC30 (Água de Pau) Dec 5: 10:00 – Start EPIC15 (Água de Pau) Dec 5: 10:30 – Start EPIC Kids (Praia de Água d'Alto) Dec 5: 14:00 – Start EPIC DayWalk (Praia de Água d'Alto) Dec 5: 20:30 – Awards Gala (Pavilhão Açor Arena)

🎽 Registration includes Personalized bib with integrated chip, digital athlete guide, insurance, finisher prize, meals, solid and liquid aid stations, medical assistance, transport to start and finish, showers, trophies, and GPS tracker for EPIC100M and EPIC100K.

🏆 Prizes Trophies for top 3 overall male and female, age group prizes, and team awards.

🏅 Circuit Certified by ITRA, UTMB World Series, ATRP and part of the São Miguel Trail Circuit.

🌿 Environmental Commitment Plastic-Free event with strict waste management and respect for local nature.

🚀 Come challenge your limits at EPIC Azores 2026! 🌊🏔️