EPIC Trail Run Azores 2026

EPIC Trail Run Azores 2026 takes place in Vila Franca do Campo, São Miguel, Azores, Portugal: December 3 – 5, 2026. Add it to your calendar from the top of this page so you don’t miss it.

EPIC Trail Run Azores takes place in Vila Franca do Campo, São Miguel, Azores, Portugal.

EPIC Trail Run Azores has 5 distances: 15K, 30K, 60K, 100K, and 100M. The longest is the 100M.

No: EPIC Trail Run Azores is an independent race, not part of a circuit such as the UTMB World Series or the Golden Trail Series.

For the 100M, plan around 24 weeks of specific training if you already run regularly. For the 15K, about 8 weeks are enough. Build up long runs with climbing and add two short strength sessions a week.

It is a technical mountain race: expect rocky trails and steep descents, so train on similar terrain. It runs along the coast: expect wind and sun.

For its technical terrain, choose shoes with deep lugs and good protection and enough cushioning for the distance. Good options: Hoka Mafate 5, Nike ACG Zegama Trail, and Altra Olympus 7. You will find them, and the rest of the gear, in “How to prepare” below.

Registration is on the official website (epictrailazores.com). Popular races sell out, so check the dates early, and mark it as “I want to register” at the top of this page to keep it in your races.

Look for accommodation in or near Vila Franca do Campo. The accommodation map on this page shows hotels and apartments around the race, with prices for your dates.