Azores Bravos Trail 2026

AzBT® 100K — The Ultimate Challenge

Trace de Trail : AzBT26 - 100K

The Azores Bravos Trail® 100K race is a demanding and profound journey across Terceira Island. It is endurance, persistence, and a direct confrontation with a landscape shaped by volcanism, the Atlantic, and human history.

The race starts at Miradouro do Facho, in Praia da Vitória, with the ocean marking the horizon. The route quickly gains altitude towards Serra do Cume, where the iconic Manta de Retalhos reveals itself in all its glory, forming one of the most emblematic landscapes in the Azores.

This is followed by the Trilho das Relheiras de São Brás, where the rock preserves the deep marks of the old carts, before passing through open meadows and climbing Pico do Boi. The descent leads to the dense Matas da Agualva, where the dense greenery offers coolness and brief relief before entering one of the most striking areas of the race.

Once in Agualva, the route immediately heads to Algar do Carvão, one of the island's great natural symbols. The descent into this dormant volcano is a unique, almost solemn moment of direct contact with the bowels of the Earth. Back on the surface, athletes face the mythical Trilho dos Mistérios Negros (Trail of Black Mysteries), a rugged and impressive landscape marked by the 1761 eruption, where the technical terrain demands total concentration.

The route then descends towards the north coast, reaching Biscoitos, where the basalt vineyards and proximity to the sea herald a clear change of environment. From here, the race gains altitude again, leading athletes to the most symbolic point of the Azores Bravos Trail®.

The arrival at Rocha do Chambre, the true emblem of the event, is one of the most memorable moments of the race. From the top, the wide view over the island offers a powerful perspective of the route already covered and the challenge overcome. It is a point of contemplation, effort, and identity, where the spirit of AzBT® is felt in its fullness.

After Rocha, the route continues south of the island, crossing demanding trails and open landscapes, with fatigue already very present. The entrance to Angra do Heroísmo, a UNESCO World Heritage city, marks the beginning of the final effort. The historic streets lead athletes to the Relvão Municipal Park, where a tough, intense, and unforgettable race ends.

Completing the 100K Azores Bravos Trail® is more than just finishing a race. It is crossing the island, facing its wild nature, and coming out transformed by the experience.

AzBT® 35K - Caixa de Crédito Agrícola

The Soul of Azores Bravos Trail®

Trace de Trail : AzBT26 - 35K - Caixa de Crédito Agrícola

The Azores Bravos Trail® 35K - Caixa de Crédito Agrícola

race is an intense course that deeply represents the essence of the event. It combines natural trails, significant elevation changes, and some of the most iconic scenery on Terceira Island.
The race starts in the coastal area of Biscoitos, where the Atlantic Ocean and volcanic formations create an inspiring backdrop. Early on, athletes head inland along natural trails and agricultural paths.
The challenge really comes into its own on the long climb up to Rocha do Chambre, one of the most iconic points of the Azores Bravos Trail®. The climb is demanding and continuous, but the reward comes in the form of a wide and striking view, which makes all the accumulated effort worthwhile.
The route continues through Caldeira Guilherme Moniz, a vast landscape of pastureland where contact with nature is constant. The presence of wild cattle gives the route a special character, demanding attention and respect, while the undulating terrain tests the athletes' endurance.
Further ahead, the climb up Serra do Morião offers one of the most memorable moments of the race. From the top, there is a spectacular view over Angra do Heroísmo, Monte Brasil, and the Atlantic Ocean, signaling the approach to the end of the course.
The descent leads athletes directly to the heart of the city, along historic trails and streets, to the finish line at Parque Municipal do Relvão. Completing the 35K - Caixa de Crédito Agrícola, Azores Bravos Trail®, is to live a complete trail running experience, where effort, landscape, and emotion intersect in an unforgettable way. 

AzBT® 15K - Nestlé

Pure Intensity

Trace de Trail : AzBT26 - 15K

The race starts next to the church in the parish of Posto Santo. Early on, athletes face the climb up Grota do Medo, a first test of endurance and pace management.

The route continues to Serra do Morião, where one of the most striking points of the race is reached. From there, the descent begins down Canada do Breado, leading runners to Nasce Água, already at the gates of Angra do Heroísmo.

The passage through Alto da Memória and Jardim Duque da Terceira marks the approach to the finish line, in a unique contrast between nature and the urban environment. The last few meters run through the historic streets of Angra, until the finish line at Parque Municipal do Relvão.

Completing the 15K Azores Bravos Trail® is to feel the essence of trail running at high speed, in a short, demanding, and exciting race.

AzBT® 50K — The Essence of Challenge

Trace de Trail : AzBT26 - 50K

The race starts in the parish of Agualva, in a rural setting that quickly gives way to natural terrain. In the first few kilometers, the route enters the volcanic heart of the island, passing through Algar do Carvão. The descent into this dormant volcano is one of the most memorable moments of the race, offering direct contact with the geology of Terceira.

Back on the surface, the route continues to the Trilho dos Mistérios Negros (Trail of Black Mysteries), one of the most emblematic segments of the event. The landscape shaped by the 1761 eruption, the uneven terrain, and the almost primordial environment demand constant attention, balance, and endurance.

As the race progresses, the challenge really comes into its own on the long climb up to Rocha do Chambre, the great symbol of the Azores Bravos Trail®. The climb is demanding and continuous, but the reward comes in the form of a wide and striking view, capable of compensating for all the accumulated effort.

The route continues through Caldeira Guilherme Moniz, a vast landscape of pastureland where contact with nature is constant. Further ahead, the climb up Serra do Morião signals the approach to the end of the race. From the top, the view over Angra do Heroísmo, Monte Brasil, and the Atlantic reinforces the feeling of achievement.

The descent leads athletes directly to the heart of the city, along historic trails and streets, to the finish line at Parque Municipal do Relvão. Completing the 50K Azores Bravos Trail® is a demanding, intense, and deeply rewarding challenge.

AzBT® Hike - AmbienTer

Live the Bravos Spirit

Trace de Trail : AzBT26 - Hike - AmbienTer

The Azores Bravos Trail® 10K Hike - AmbienTer is an invitation to experience the island in an active and relaxed way, without any competitive spirit, but with the same spirit as the event.
The start is next to the Posto Santo Church, leading participants up the Grota do Medo, on an accessible route that allows them to gradually enter the natural environment of the race.
The route follows little-used trails, descending through Nasce Água towards Angra do Heroísmo. The arrival at Alto da Memória offers a privileged view over the city, before the descent through the Jardim Duque da Terceira, among exotic species and historic paths.
The last few meters cross the streets of Angra, passing by the Fortaleza de São João Batista, until arriving at the Parque Municipal do Relvão, where an experience designed to be lived and enjoyed comes to an end.
The Azores Bravos Trail® hike is the perfect way to be part of the event, feeling the island, the route, and the environment, step by step.