Messenger7th Trail Costa Norte by ADSP 2027
- Sat, February 13, 2027
- 17 € — 22 €
- 3 races
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Price increases in 54 days 11 hours 52 min
Event summary
The Trail Costa Norte by ADSP is a trail running event taking place on February 13, 2027, in Ribeira Grande, São Miguel Island, Azores. The event offers three race options: Trail Sprint (22 km), Mini-Trail (12 km), and a 12 km Walk.
Participation is open to athletes aged 18 and over for the Trail Sprint, 16 and over for the Mini-Trail, and all ages for the Walk if accompanied by an adult. The Trail Sprint is part of the São Miguel Trail Circuit, attracting trail running enthusiasts to scenic and challenging routes around the city.
The race routes include paths, trails, streams, pastures, and roads, with attention required for crossing public roads and respecting private properties. The event features a festive atmosphere with a live music performance at the start and a prize ceremony at 14:00, including finisher prizes for all participants.
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Age categories/divisions:
• Trail Sprint: M/F Sub23 (18-22), M/F Sen (23-34), M/F 35 (35-39), M/F 40 (40-44), M/F 45 (45-49), M/F 50 (50-54), M/F 55 (55-59), M/F 60 (60-64), M/F 65 (>65), Teams
• Mini-Trail: General male and female classification
Start/finish locations: Start at Largo da Câmara Municipal da Ribeira Grande; finish at parking in front of the Ribeira Grande market
Start times per category/distance:
• 9:30 – Trail Sprint 22 km
• 9:45 – Mini-Trail 12 km and Walk 12 km
Cut-off times: 5 hours; finish line closes at 14:30 on February 13
Registration deadline: February 1, 2027
Surface types: Paths, trails, streams, pastures, roads
Course format: Trail running routes with marked paths; GPS tracks available; no shortcuts allowed
Race routes: Trail Sprint approx. 22 km; Mini-Trail approx. 12 km; Walk approx. 12 km
Timing method: Chip timing with multiple control points
Toilets and aid station placement: Aid stations to be announced; no plastic cups or bottles provided; athletes must carry their own hydration containers
Prizes: Finisher prize for all participants; prize ceremony at 14:00 with awards for categories and teams
Cancellation & refund policy: No refunds will be given for confirmed registrations that do not attend the event. The organization does not return fees for changes to shorter distances. The event may be postponed or canceled due to force majeure without financial compensation.
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Benefits
🎽 Athlete kit: technical t-shirt and a pair of socks
🏅 Finisher prize: participation finisher prize for all athletes
⏱️ Timing + chip timing with multiple control points
🛟 Safety support: emergency and first aid teams at aid stations
🛡️ Insurance: personal accident insurance included in registration fee
🥤 Aid stations: hydration points without plastic cups or bottles; athletes must carry their own containers
🚿 Showers: hot water showers available at finish line
🧖 Post-race meal: finisher meal provided at finish line
🏆 Prizes: awards for individual categories and teams at ceremony
