Ultra Running Hub Ribeira Grande, São Miguel, Azores, Portugal · Saturday, December 5, 2026
11ª Epic Trail Run Azores - Epic 60K
What the course asks
DUV results for the 2023 edition (61.8km) — finishers only. Starters are not published, so the field was at least this big and no finish rate can be given.
Typical conditions, December
Regional 2001-2025 average for December — NASA POWER, grid elevation 27 m. Not a forecast.
The Aid Station
Course-specific beta from the community
This is a mountain course. Poles are highly recommended for the sustained climbs.
With trail terrain, choose a shoe with moderate cushioning for optimal performance.
Gear for this race
Chosen for 63 km of trail with 2,920 m of ascent.
- Trail Running Shoes46 m of climb per kilometre — grip and rock protection before cushioning.
- Race Nutrition63 km of self-supported fuelling between aid stations.
- Hydration VestsPole attachment and chest-strap stability on steep ground.
- Trekking Poles2,920 m of ascent to walk up.
- HeadlampsA 14 h limit puts you out there after dark.
Course Notes
"Route of the lagoons" Surrounded by the Atlantic Ocean, the Azores and the island of São Miguel offer athletes an Atlantic route with passages through inhospitable peaks, volcanic lagoons and ancestral trails. Dare to challenge this green hell, on
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