Trail Run Real Priolo
Event summary
The Trail Run Real Priolo 2026 is a trail running event taking place on April 18, 2026, on the island of São Miguel in the Azores, Portugal. This 6th edition features four competitive races and a walking event, with distances including Ultra Trail (46.6 km), Trail (33 km), Trail Sprint (23.6 km), Mini Trail (10 km), and a 10 km Caminhada (walk).
The event is open to different participant profiles, with minimum age requirements varying per race: 18 years for Ultra Trail and Trail, 16 years for Trail Sprint, 11 years for Mini Trail, and from 9 years for the walking event when accompanied by an adult. It is part of the National Trail Running circuits and the prestigious UTMB World Series, ensuring a competitive and well-recognized race environment.
The courses traverse the scenic trails, agricultural paths, forests, and streams of the Nordeste municipality, offering diverse and challenging terrain. The event promotes environmental sustainability and cultural awareness, combining sport with the discovery of lesser-known landscapes. The atmosphere balances competitive spirit with community and recreational activities, including cultural and social events alongside the races.
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Age categories/divisions:
• M-Sen / F-Sen – (18 – 34 years)
• M-35 / F-35 – (35 – 39 years)
• M-40 / F-40 – (40 – 44 years)
• M-45 / F-45 – (45 – 49 years)
• M-50 / F-50 – (50 – 54 years)
• M-55 / F-55 – (> 55 years)
• M-60 / F-60 – (> 60 years)
Start/finish locations: Starts at different locations depending on the race within Nordeste municipality; all finish near Câmara Municipal do Nordeste.
Start times per category/distance:
• Ultra Trail (46.6 km): 07:00
• Trail (33 km): 07:45
• Trail Sprint (23.6 km): 09:00
• Mini Trail (10 km): 10:30
• Caminhada (10 km walk): 10:00
Cut-off times:
• Ultra Trail: 8 hours
• Trail: 6.5 hours
• Trail Sprint: 4.5 hours
Bib pick-up time and location:
• April 15-16, 2026, 09:00–20:00 at Clube Juventude Ilha Verde, Ponta Delgada
• April 17, 2026, 09:00–17:00 at Turismo de Nordeste
• April 18, 2026, from 06:00 at event location
Participants limit: Maximum total 1100 distributed as Ultra Trail 100, Trail 150, Trail Sprint 250, Mini Trail 200, Caminhada 400
Registration deadline: March 28, 2026
Surface types: Natural trails, agricultural paths, forest tracks, water crossings
Course format: Point-to-point or looped courses through the municipality of Nordeste
Race routes:
• Ultra Trail: starts near Miradouro Salto de Cavalo
• Trail: starts near Graminhais
• Trail Sprint: starts at Casa base do Pico da Vara
• Mini Trail: starts at caminho Florestal da Fazenda
• Finish for all near Câmara Municipal do Nordeste
Timing method: Electronic chip timing
Toilets and aid station placement:
• Multiple aid stations with food and hydration on all courses
• Ultra Trail: 5 aid stations with liquids and solids plus final meal
• Trail: 4 aid stations plus final meal
• Trail Sprint: 2 aid stations plus final meal
• Mini Trail and Caminhada: final meal only
Parking and shuttle details: Transfers provided from Câmara Municipal do Nordeste to start points
Prizes: Awards for top 3 general and age categories and best teams; no monetary prizes; prize ceremony at Escola Secundária de Nordeste on race day at 15:00
Location
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Trail Run 10 km
Trail Run 23,6 km
Trail Run 33 km
Trail Run 46,6 km
Walking 10 km
Benefits
🎽 Athlete kit: bib, electronic chip (except Caminhada), official technical t-shirt, finisher souvenir
🏅 Finisher prize: official finisher memento
⏱️ Timing + live results with electronic chip
🛟 Safety support: first aid strategically located, emergency contact on bib, event medical support
🛡️ Insurance: personal accident and liability insurance included
🥤 Aid stations: multiple stations with liquids and solids according to distance category
🚿 Showers with hot water available
🧳 Transfers from parking to start zones for all race categories
📸 Photography and media coverage (implied by event scale and communication)
🧖 Post-race meal and refreshments with open bar until event close
🏆 Podium awards for top athletes and teams
