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The race atmosphere emphasizes fair play, respect for nature, and participant responsibility.<\/p>\n","organizer_description":"<p><strong><a class=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/stopandgo.com.pt\/files\/azores-bravos-trail-2026\/696f555da5951_PT_Regulamento%20AzBT%202026.pdf\" target=\"_new\" rel=\"noopener\">Regulation link \u2197<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Age categories\/divisions:<\/strong><br \/>\n\u2022 AzBT\u00ae_15: Juvenis (16-17), Juniores (18-19), Sub-23 (20-22), Seniores (23-34), Vet. M35\/F35 (35-39), Vet. M40\/F40 (40-44), Vet. M45\/F45 (45-49), Vet. M50\/F50 (50-54), Vet. M55\/F55 (55-59), Vet. M60\/F60 (60-64), Vet. M65\/F65 (65-69), Vet. M70+\/F70+ (70+)<br \/>\n\u2022 AzBT\u00ae_100, AzBT\u00ae_50, AzBT\u00ae_35: Sub-23 (20-22), Seniores (23-34), Vet. M35\/F35 (35-39), Vet. M40\/F40 (40-44), Vet. M45\/F45 (45-49), Vet. M50\/F50 (50-54), Vet. M55\/F55 (55-59), Vet. M60\/F60 (60-64), Vet. M65\/F65 (65-69), Vet. 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