Messenger7 Cidades Ultimate Trail 2027
- Sat, May 22, 2027
- 5 € — 25 €
- 5 races
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Price increases in 53 days 06 hours 48 min
Event summary
The 7 Cidades Ultimate Trail 2027 is a trail running event taking place on May 22, 2027, at Lagoa das Sete Cidades, Ponta Delgada, São Miguel, Azores. It features multiple competitive and non-competitive races on outdoor trails and roads.
Available distances include 41.8 km (7CUT40), 25.3 km (7CUT20), 9.3 km (7CUT10), an 8.4 km walk (7CUT Caminhada), and kids’ races of 2.0 or 3.7 km (7CUT Kids). The event is open to various age groups with minimum ages for each race and includes categories for children aged 6-15 years.
The 7CUT40 and 7CUT20 races are part of the ATRP Trail Circuit and are classified by ITRA and UTMB, attracting competitive runners. The event offers a festive atmosphere with multiple races for all ages, including a non-competitive walk and kids’ races.
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Age categories/divisions:
• 7CUT40 and 7CUT20: General Absolute Male and Female, Sub-23 (18-22), Seniors (23-34), Veteran 35 (35-39), Veteran 40 (40-44), Veteran 45 (45-49), Veteran 50 (50-54), Veteran 55 (55-59), Veteran 60+ (60 and over), Teams
• 7CUT10: General Absolute Male and Female
• 7CUT Kids: Benjamins A (6-8), Benjamins B (9-11), Infantis (12-13), Iniciados (14-15)
Start/finish locations: All races start and finish at Parque de Campismo das Sete Cidades
Start times per category/distance:
• 7CUT40: 07:00
• 7CUT20: 08:30
• 7CUT10: 09:30
• 7CUT Caminhada: 10:00
• 7CUT Kids: 10:00
Cut-off times:
• 7CUT40: 8 hours (finish by 15:00)
• 7CUT20: 5 hours 30 minutes (finish by 14:00)
• 7CUT10: 4 hours 30 minutes (finish by 14:00)
Bib pick-up time and location:
• May 21, 2027, 14:00–19:00 at Stand Automóvel Dionisio Carreiro, LDA – Ponta Delgada
• May 22, 2027, 06:30–09:45 at Parque de Campismo das Sete Cidades
Registration deadline: May 14, 2027
Surface types: Trails, public and private roads
Course format: Point-to-point or looped trail courses with significant elevation gain and loss
Race routes:
• 7CUT40: 41.8 km, 2432 m elevation gain and loss
• 7CUT20: 25.3 km, 1431 m elevation gain and loss
• 7CUT10: 9.3 km, 642 m elevation gain and loss
• 7CUT Caminhada: 8.4 km, 208 m elevation gain and loss
• 7CUT Kids: 2.0 km or 3.7 km depending on age category
Toilets and aid station placement:
• Aid stations for 7CUT40 at Cumeeira Grande (14.7 km), Parque do Aqueduto das 9 Janelas (23.6 km), Lagoa do Canário (31.8 km)
• Aid stations for 7CUT20 at Cumeeira Grande (6.2 km), Lagoa do Canário (15.2 km)
• No aid stations for 7CUT10, Caminhada, or Kids
Prizes: Awards for top three in each category for 7CUT40, 7CUT20, 7CUT10, and Kids; all finishers receive a commemorative souvenir; Caminhada is non-competitive with no trophies
Cancellation & refund policy: The organization reserves the right to cancel or postpone the event for safety reasons. No refunds are provided in case of cancellation due to force majeure. Registration fees are non-refundable.
Location
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Trail Run 41.8 km
Trail Run 25.3 km
Trail Run 9.3 km
Kids
Walking 8.4 km
Benefits
🎽 Athlete kit: bib number, personal accident insurance included
🏅 Finisher prize: commemorative souvenir and finisher prize
🥤 Aid stations: solid and liquid supplies at designated points for 7CUT40 and 7CUT20
🛡️ Insurance: personal accident insurance included in registration fee
⏱️ Timing: competitive races are timed with official results
🍽️ Post-race: 2 drinks, meal and dessert included after the race
