Ultra Blue Island by Azores Trail Run

Get ready to embark on the ultimate trail-running adventure at Ultra Blue Island, where breathtaking landscapes and diverse terrains await you in the heart of the Atlantic Ocean. This race is more than just a challenge; it's an unforgettable journey that will push you to your limits. With distances for every runner, you'll be set against the stunning backdrop of Faial Island. Don't miss out on this opportunity to experience the ultimate race.

The Ultra Blue Island® event, organized by Azores Trail Run, occurs on Faial Island in Portugal's Azores Archipelago. This event features six unique trail running races, all of which take place across Faial Island's beautiful hiking trails. Each race is a single-stage event with no set pace but a specific time limit.

  • Whalers' Great Route (WGR): Covering approximately 118 km with an elevation gain of about 4,600 meters. This race begins at Porto do Salão and runs under semi-autonomy conditions. The cutoff time is 28 hours.

  • Ultra Blue Island (UBI): Covering around 65 km and an elevation gain of about 2,500 meters. It starts at Porto Pim, also in semi-autonomy. Runners have up to 14 hours to complete this race.

  • Coast to Coast (CC): This route is about 42 km long and begins at Ribeirinha. It has an elevation gain of about 1,700 meters. Runners have a 10-hour cutoff time.

  • Ten Volcanoes (TV): A race of around 25 km, featuring about 900 meters of elevation gain. It starts from Parque do Cabouco, with semi-autonomy. The completion window is 9 hours.

  • Family Race (FR): Designed as a more accessible race, it covers around 11 km with an elevation gain of about 400 meters. The cutoff time is 5 hours.

  • Kids Trail: This event is for children aged 6 to 12.

Entry Options

Whalers' Great Route Ultra-Trail®
Ultra Blue Island
Coast to Coast Marathon
Ten Volcanoes Trail
Family Race

Refunds, Credits

Refunds

  • You may Refund yourself the entry cost less 5% until 30 days after you purchase.
  • You may Refund yourself the entry cost less 30% until 15/04/2025.
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Credits

  • You may exchange your entry for a Credit FREE of cost until 15/03/2025.
  • You may exchange your entry for a Credit at a cost of €5.00 until .
  • You will have 12 months (from the date of the event) to spend your credit. You may also use your credit to enter someone else.
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Instalment Plan

  • You may pay in equal instalments up to a either a maximum set by the organizer or monthly up to one month before the event, whichever is less.
  • There is an additional fee of 1% + £0.50 (inc VAT) for each instalment.
  • You are responsible for ensuring payments are made, missing payments may mean removal from the event and loss of any monies paid to date.
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