X TdM Trail dos Morcegos

🚵‍♂️ X Trail dos Morcegos by Mitsubishi Motors 2026

The 10th edition of Trail dos Morcegos takes place on September 19, 2026, in Ponta Delgada, Azores, organized by Morcegos Trail Clube. This trail running event features multiple races on stunning trails across Ponta Delgada municipality, including ITRA and UTMB classified races, part of regional trail circuits.

The courses include technical and challenging trails, with starts at iconic locations such as Palheiro da Candelária, Merendário do Charquinho das Moças, Miradouro da Vigia da Baleia, and Alminhas da Rocha, all finishing at Centro Social e Paroquial Nossa Senhora das Neves. The event provides solid and liquid aid stations and requires mandatory equipment for athlete safety and autonomy.

🏔️ Races

• TdM Ultra Trail – 52.0 km / 2210 m ascent / Start 07:30 · Cutoff 9h · Minimum age 18
• TdM Trail – 34.4 km / 1590 m ascent / Start 08:30 · Cutoff 7h · Minimum age 18
• TdM Trail Sprint – 18.9 km / 670 m ascent / Start 10:00 · Cutoff 5h · Minimum age 16
• TdM Mini Trail – 10 km / 370 m ascent / Start 11:00 · Cutoff 3h · Minimum age 16
• TdM Walk – 6.5 km / 70 m ascent / Start 11:00 · Non-competitive · Minimum age 6 (accompanied)
• TdM Kids – 1.9 km / 10 m ascent / Start 11:30 · Ages 6-15

⏰ Schedule

• Sep 18: 17:00-20:00 – Registration desk (Stand Dionísio Carreiro de Almeida, São Roque)
• Sep 19: 06:15-11:15 – Late check-in (Centro Social e Paroquial Nossa Senhora das Neves)
• 07:30 – TdM Ultra Trail start
• 08:30 – TdM Trail start
• 10:00 – TdM Trail Sprint start
• 11:00 – TdM Mini Trail and Walk start
• 11:30 – TdM Kids start
• 14:00 – Awards ceremony
• 16:30 – Event close

🎽 Registration includes Bib, sports insurance, transport if selected, solid and liquid aid stations, small meal at finish, and optional official t-shirt for €10 extra (except Kids).

🏆 Prizes Trophies for top 3 overall and age categories in competitive races, including male, female, and team categories. Walk is non-competitive with commemorative gifts for all.

🏅 Circuits Ultra Trail and Trail score points for ATRP and CTSMI circuits and São Miguel Island Trail Circuit. Trail Sprint scores for ATRP Sprint Circuit and São Miguel.

🚵‍♂️ Challenge the amazing Azores trails and join this trail running celebration! 🌄