TRIANGLE ADVENTURE BY AZORES TRAIL RUN®

Dates:
• October 24 – Pico Island (Stage 1)
• October 25 – São Jorge Island (Stage 2)
• October 26 – Faial Island (Stage 3)

Stage Distances & Cutoff Times:

1. From Vineyards to the Mountain (Pico Island)
• Distance: 25 km | D+ significant
• Cutoffs:

• CP1 (Criação Velha): 13.2 km – 2:00 h

• Finish (Casa da Montanha): 25 km – 5:00 h

2. Fajãs Trail (São Jorge Island)
• Distance: 24.4 km
• Cutoffs:

• CP1 (Loural): 9 km – 2:30 h

• CP2 (Serra do Topo): 15.2 km – 5:00 h

• Finish (Fajã dos Cubres): 7:00 h

3. Volcanoes Trail (Faial Island)
• Distance: 34.9 km
• Cutoffs:

• CP1 (Tanque da Levada): 11.5 km – 2:30 h

• CP2 (Parque do Cabouco): 24.5 km – 4:30 h

• Finish (Ribeirinha): 7:00 h

Registration Period & Fees (for the full 3-stage event):
• Jan 15 – Jun 29, 2025: €345
• Jun 30 – Oct 15, 2025: €395

Included in registration (3-stage event):
• Bib number
• Technical t-shirt
• Finisher trophy
• Ferry transfers between islands
• Shuttle service to/from stages
• Aid stations and nutrition
• Sports insurance
• Race photos and GPS tracking
• Mandatory gear verification and support

Mandatory Gear (all stages):
• Bib number visible at all times
• Backpack or hydration vest
• Water container (min. 0.5L)
• Thermal blanket (min. 100×200 cm)
• Waterproof jacket
• Working phone
• Energy food
• Whistle
• Reusable cup (no cups at aid stations)

Recommended Gear:
• Poles, gloves, waterproof pants
• Hat/bandana/scarf, extra food, sunscreen
• Change of clothes, cash

Participant Requirements:
• Minimum age: 18 years
• Must be in excellent physical condition
• Must sign liability waiver at race check-in
• External support only allowed at official aid stations

Timekeeping:
• Chip timing on bibs
• Multiple control checkpoints (some manual)

Transfers Included:
• Ferry: Horta → Pico → São Jorge → Faial
• Bus: Start/finish transport on each island

Race HQ:
• Oct 23 (3:00–10:00 PM) – Horta, Faial Island

Age Categories (M/F):
• Sub23 (18–23), Senior (23–39)
• M/F40, M/F45, M/F50, M/F55, M/F60, M/F65+

Team Category:
• Based on 3 best times per team across all stages

Awards:
🏆 Overall M/F (Top 3)
🏆 Top 3 in each age category
🏆 Top 3 teams
• No mailing of unclaimed trophies
• Complaints: €50 fee within 1 hour of last finisher

Insurance:
• Accident and civil liability insurance included

Cancellations & Refunds:
• No refunds unless for serious medical/personal emergency
• No refunds due to weather or force majeure

More info:
📎 Full rules & details
🗺️ Route maps & GPS