Faial is getting ready once again to host one of the Atlantic’s most challenging and inspiring trail running events: the Ultra Blue Island, with the 2025 edition already stirring excitement across the island and promising to bring even more athletes, visitors, and energy.

Scheduled for May 2–4, the race will traverse stunning trails across Faial’s Natural Park, including the Caldeira, Capelinhos, and breathtaking coastal paths that showcase the island’s raw and wild beauty. With distances ranging from 10 km to 118 km, Ultra Blue Island once again bets on a wide variety of courses to attract both elite athletes and amateur runners.

These are the races that make up this year’s edition:

• Whalers’ Great Route Ultra-Trail® (118 km)

• Ultra Blue Island (65 km)

• Coast to Coast (42 km)

• Ten Volcanoes (25 km)

• Family Trail (10 km)

The 2024 edition had already broken participation records, with athletes from over 15 nationalities. This year, expectations are even higher, with registrations steadily growing since the official announcement in January. By investing in sports tourism and promoting Faial’s natural beauty, Ultra Blue Island is not just a competition — it is a unique showcase of the island to the world.

Mark your calendars: Ultra Blue Island 2025 is an experience that goes far beyond the finish line.