Trail de São João da Vila

Trail de São João da Vila is a trail running event on São Miguel in the Azores, held in June near Vila Franca do Campo. Participants can choose from an 11K Mini Trail, a 20K Short Trail, a 32K Long Trail, or a walking option. All routes conclude at Praia da Vinha d’Areia, the beach in Vila Franca do Campo, bringing runners from all distances back to the same coastal finish. The routes traverse every parish within the municipality of Vila Franca do Campo, utilizing natural trails, rural paths, and technical sections instead of straightforward road loops. Clube Desportivo de Vila Franca organizes the race, providing aid stations, security, and course support. The variety of distances attracts experienced trail runners, novices, walkers, and families, with the event emphasizing local values of conviviality, personal challenge, and outdoor activity within the Azorean landscape.