AZORES BRAVOS TRAIL 2026
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RACE AzBT_15 SPRINT

15km

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AZBT® 15K

PURE INTENSITY.

BRAVE SPIRIT · EXPLORE THE ROUTE

15K MAP

AID STATIONS · 15K

Technical details and timetables. All times are local (Azores). Swipe horizontally to see all columns.

PointLocationGPSElevation
(m)
Partial distance
(km)
Total distance
(km)
Partial D+
(m)
Total D+
(m)
Partial D−
(m)
Total D−
(m)
FastestSlowestSafety sectorCut-off time
Posto Santo38.678723, -27.231398213------11:3011:3011:45
Serra do Morião38.700252, -27.2170295626,506,5050750714914912:0112:45
PAC9Nasce Água38.679394, -27.2128091963,7010,205356042757612:1913:2813:30
FINISHAngra do Heroísmo38.650922, -27.223353425,3015,509065024482012:4514:30FINISH14:30
MANDATORY / RECOMMENDED EQUIPMENT
MANDATORY EQUIPMENT100K50K35K15K / WALK
Race bib (provided by the Organisation and visible)××××
Hydration backpack or belt××
Water reservoir(s), 1 litre (minimum combined capacity)×××
Water reservoir(s), 0.5 litre (minimum combined capacity)×
Emergency blanket (min. 100 × 200 cm)××××
Working mobile phone××××
Hooded waterproof jacket××××
Cup××××
Whistle××××
Headlamp + spare battery/batteries×
Rear red light×
GPS tracker (provided by the Organisation and collected by the athlete before the start, at the start area)×
Identification document××××
RECOMMENDED EQUIPMENT100K50K35K15K / WALK
Hydration backpack or belt×
Food reserve××××
Elastic bandage or ligature (min. 100 × 6 cm)××××
Medication (e.g. sunscreen, anti-chafing lotion)××××
Change of clothes×
Poles×××
Spare headlamp×
Head protection (buff, hat or cap)××××
ROUTE DESCRIPTION

The 15K race of the Azores Bravos Trail® is short in distance but intense in experience. Ideal for those seeking a fast and demanding challenge, it combines elevation gain, technical trails and striking landscapes.

Posto Santo → Grota do Medo

The race starts next to the church in the parish of Posto Santo. From the outset, athletes face the climb through Grota do Medo, an early test of endurance and pace management.

Serra do Morião → Canada do Breado

The route continues towards Serra do Morião, where athletes reach one of the race's most memorable points. From there, the descent begins through Canada do Breado, leading runners to Nasce Água, at the gateway to Angra do Heroísmo.

Trail na Ilha Terceira - Azores Bravos Trail 15K
FROM THE HILLS TO THE CITY

ANGRA IN SIGHT.

Alto da Memória → Jardim Duque da Terceira

Passing through Alto da Memória and Jardim Duque da Terceira marks the approach to the finish, in a unique contrast between nature and the urban landscape.

Angra do Heroísmo - Azores Bravos Trail 15K
THE FINAL PUSH

ANGRA DO HEROÍSMO.

Towards the finish

The final metres run through Angra's historic streets to the finish at Parque Municipal do Relvão.

15K · PURE INTENSITY

Completing the 15K race of the Azores Bravos Trail® means experiencing trail running at full intensity in a short, demanding and exciting race.

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