MessengerSÃO MATEUS TRAIL - RIBEIRINHA
Event summary
The Trail de São Mateus is a trail running event taking place on November 8, 2026, in Ribeirinha, Faial, Azores. It features a Trail Sprint of 15 km with approximately 1,055 meters of positive elevation gain, and a Trail Jovem and Caminhada of 9 km with about 420 meters of elevation gain.
The event is open to various age categories including youth and veterans, with no competitive classification for the Caminhada, which promotes healthy living and cultural experience. It is part of the Circuito de Trail Running do Triângulo and organized by the Junta de Freguesia de Ribeirinha in partnership with local sports associations.
The race courses are marked with flags and identification signs, starting and finishing at Porto da Boca da Ribeira. The atmosphere combines sport, culture, and social engagement in a scenic volcanic and mountainous terrain.
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Age categories/divisions:
• Trail Sprint: SUB18, SUB20, ABS, VET
• Trail Jovem: SUB16, SUB18, SUB20
• Caminhada: no competitive categories, participants must be in good health and physically prepared
Start/finish locations: Porto da Boca da Ribeira, Ribeirinha
Start times per category/distance:
• Trail Sprint: 10:00
• Trail Jovem and Caminhada: 10:30
Cut-off times:
• Trail Sprint: 4 hours (with a 2-hour barrier at 7.4 km)
• Trail Jovem and Caminhada: 3 hours 30 minutes
Registration deadline: November 6, 2026, at 23:59
Surface types: Trail with natural obstacles and uneven terrain
Course format: Marked trails with flags and identification tape
Race routes:
• Trail Sprint: approx. 15 km, 1,055 m positive elevation
• Trail Jovem and Caminhada: approx. 9 km, 420 m positive elevation
Toilets and aid station placement:
• Aid station at 7.4 km on Trail Sprint with liquids and solids; no plastic cups provided, athletes must carry their own drinking container
Parking and shuttle details: Transport available from maritime terminal to Ribeirinha for participants arriving by sea; must inform organizers by email by November 5, 2026
Prizes: Awards for top 3 male and female finishers in Trail Sprint and Trail Jovem; no podium for Caminhada
Cancellation & refund policy: The organization does not refund registration fees in case of event cancellation due to natural disasters, fires, pandemics, or force majeure. Possible assistance to athletes to minimize costs may be considered. No refunds to sponsors. Decisions by the organization are final with no appeals.
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Benefits
🏅 Finisher prize: awards for top 3 finishers in Trail Sprint and Trail Jovem
🛟 Safety support: medical care and security during the event
🥤 Aid stations: liquids and solids at 7.4 km aid station on Trail Sprint
🛡️ Insurance: personal accident insurance included
🎽 Participation includes race entry, insurance, aid stations, medical support, and logistical markings
