11ª Epic Trail Run Azores - Epic 60K

29 days to go

63 km Distance

2,920 m Climbing

7.5 Grit · Hardcore

38.5167° N, 28.7000° W © OpenFreeMap © OpenMapTiles Data from OpenStreetMap

What the course asks

Climbing rate 46 m / km Mountain. Significant climbing. Steep sections will require power hiking.

Time limit 14 hours 13:20 min/km average. Generous. Room to walk the climbs and stop at aid. More forgiving than 76% of 50 mi races. Measured against 486 races of the same distance. Cut-off calculator →

Field size ~104 Mid-sized. Company early, well spread out by halfway.

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

Daylight 9 h 37 m of light

Results history

Year	Race	Finishers	Men's winner	Women's winner
2023	61.8km	104	Roger Dot Codina · 06:42:01	Liliana Maria Dos Santos Cardoso · 07:53:47
2022	61.8km	154	Vitor Antonio Dias da Rocha Cruz · 06:45:10	Celia Jesus Pereira Neto · 07:41:48
2021	63km	106	Zachary Sonoga · 06:14:12	Teresa Nimes Perez · 07:36:36
2019	63km	112	Zigor Iturrieta Ruiz · 06:16:52	Manon Bohard Cailler · 06:48:44
2018	63km	85	Antonio Figueiredo · 07:12:59	Margarida Madeira · 07:24:27
2016	65km	20	Ricardo Almeida · 06:39:49	Sonia Maria Janeiro Tubal · 07:27:00

The field shrank 32% between 2022 (154) and 2023 (104). 16% of the 2023 field were women.

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.

Course notes

terrain This is a mountain course. Poles are highly recommended for the sustained climbs.
gear 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 Shoes 46 m of climb per kilometre — grip and rock protection before cushioning.
Race Nutrition 63 km of self-supported fuelling between aid stations.
Hydration Vests Pole attachment and chest-strap stability on steep ground.
Trekking Poles 2,920 m of ascent to walk up.
Headlamps A 14 h limit puts you out there after dark.

Brooks

Catamount 3

RunRepeat found the Brooks Catamount 3 to have a cozier upper that enhances the overall fit, though breathability and durability could be better. iRunFar noted…

★★★★★ 4.5

Adidas

Terrex Agravic Speed Ultra

RunRepeat found the Adidas Terrex Agravic Speed Ultra to be perfect for midfoot and forefoot strikers, while iRunFar noted that the shoe feels incredibly effici…

★★★★★ 4.5

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