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Santa Maria Trail
Vila do Porto, Portugal
January 31, 2027Date confirmed
43 km22 km12 km
Nature & Off-RoadForest+2
PTRegional Running Calendar
Running Events in the Azores
12 verified events (9 confirmed dates) and 36 races in Azores with course maps and elevation profiles.
Events129 confirmed dates
Competitions36Races & courses
Distances1 - 110 kmCourse distance range
Max. Elevation Gain+7,200 m D+Course elevation profile
Selected Events
Featured Events & Highlights
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Epic Trail Run Azores
Vila Franca do Campo, Portugal
Date to be announcedDate TBA
110 km60 km30 km15 km
Nature & Off-RoadMountain+4
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Povoação Trail
Povoação, Portugal
Date to be announcedDate TBA
50 km30 km15 km
Seaside & CoastMountain+3
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Ultra Blue Island by Azores Trail Run
Horta, Portugal
Date to be announcedDate TBA
65 km
Nature & Off-RoadPoint-to-Point+3
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Corrida Sporting
Lisbon, Portugal
November 14, 2026 to November 15, 2026Date confirmed
10 km4 km1 km
City RunSeaside & Coast+3
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Saint Sylvester of Porto
Porto, Portugal
December 20, 2026Date confirmed
10 km5 km
FestiveCity Run+1
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Saint Sylvester of Braga
Braga, Portugal
December 27, 2026Date confirmed
10 km5.7 km
FestiveCity Run+2
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Lisbon Half Marathon
Lisbon, Portugal
March 6, 2027 to March 7, 2027Date confirmed
21.1 km10 km7 km
City RunCulture & History+6
Dates & Schedule
Race Calendar
January 2027
| Date | Event | Location | Disciplines | Distances |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 31, 2027 | Santa Maria Trail | Vila do Porto, Azores, PT | Trail Running | 43 km22 km12 km |
Date to be announced
| Date | Event | Location | Disciplines | Distances |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Date to be announced | Epic Trail Run Azores | Vila Franca do Campo, Azores, PT | Trail Running | 110 km60 km30 km15 km |
| Date to be announced | Povoação Trail | Povoação, Azores, PT | Trail Running | 50 km30 km15 km |
| Date to be announced | Ultra Blue Island by Azores Trail Run | Horta, Azores, PT | Trail Running | 65 km |
November 2026
| Date | Event | Location | Disciplines | Distances |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 14, 2026 - Nov 15, 2026 | Corrida Sporting | Lisbon, Lisbon District, PT | Road RunningWalking & Hiking | 10 km4 km1 km |
December 2026
| Date | Event | Location | Disciplines | Distances |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 20, 2026 | Saint Sylvester of Porto | Porto, Porto District, PT | Road RunningWalking & Hiking | 10 km5 km |
| Dec 27, 2026 | Saint Sylvester of Braga | Braga, Braga District, PT | Road RunningWalking & Hiking | 10 km5.7 km |
March 2027
| Date | Event | Location | Disciplines | Distances |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 6, 2027 - Mar 7, 2027 | Lisbon Half Marathon | Lisbon, Lisbon District, PT | Road Running | 21.1 km10 km7 km |
| Mar 21, 2027 | Douro Verde Half Marathon | Baião, Porto District, PT | Road RunningWalking & Hiking | 21.1 km10 km |
| Mar 28, 2027 | Braga Half Marathon | Braga, Braga District, PT | Road RunningWalking & Hiking | 21.1 km6 km5 km |
April 2027
| Date | Event | Location | Disciplines | Distances |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 24, 2027 - Apr 25, 2027 | MIUT - Madeira Island Ultra-Trail | Porto Moniz, Madeira, PT | Trail Running | 110 km80 km56 km40 km |
| Apr 24, 2027 - Apr 25, 2027 | Maratona da Europa (Aveiro Marathon) | Aveiro, Aveiro District, PT | Road Running | 42.2 km21.1 km10 km |
Events by Month
Overview & Route Character
The region of Azores (Europe, Portugal) is represented in the RunningCompass catalog with 12 public events and 36 individual races, including 9 events with confirmed dates for the 2026-2027 season. Core disciplines include Road Running, Trail Running, and Walking & Hiking. Key host locations include Vila do Porto, Vila Franca do Campo, Povoação, and Horta. Notable events in the selection include Santa Maria Trail, Epic Trail Run Azores, and Povoação Trail.
Race distances span from 1 km to 110 km, reaching up to +7,200 m of elevation gain on the most demanding courses. Every race listed for Azores includes an interactive MapLibre course map powered by OpenStreetMap, a high-resolution SVG elevation profile with gradient telemetry, and a direct GPX track download.
Questions & Answers
Frequently asked questions (FAQ)
How many running events and races take place in Azores?
RunningCompass currently lists 12 verified events with 36 individual races in Azores. A total of 9 events have confirmed upcoming dates, while additional annual editions include full course and distance specifications. Notable events in the selection include Santa Maria Trail, Epic Trail Run Azores, and Povoação Trail.
What disciplines and race distances are offered in Azores?
Events in Azores focus on Road Running, Trail Running, and Walking & Hiking. Course distances range from 1 km entry-level races up to 110 km endurance challenges. Primary host cities and towns include Vila do Porto, Vila Franca do Campo, Povoação, and Horta.
What is the course profile, terrain, and elevation gain like in Azores?
The most selective courses in Azores climb up to +7,200 m of positive elevation gain. Each event page provides exact altitude range, ascent (+m), descent (-m), average and maximum gradient, an interactive course map, and a downloadable GPX file.
How can I find dates and register for running events in Azores?
The monthly race calendar on this page groups all confirmed dates chronologically alongside annual events awaiting their next date announcement. Use the discipline, distance, and month links or switch to the interactive map view (/en/events?view=map) to inspect individual event profiles and official organizer registration links.