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Terra de Gigantes is an endurance ultra trail race taking place from January 14 to 17, 2027, in Portugal. The race covers a challenging distance of 303.8 km with 10,815 meters of positive elevation gain, starting at Torre in Serra da Estrela and finishing at Nazar\u00e9.<\/p>\n

This non-stop race requires GPS navigation and semi-self-sufficiency, with a time limit of 74 hours. Participation is open to athletes aged 20 and above with prior experience in long-distance races of 100 km or more and GPS navigation skills. The course traverses diverse landscapes including mountain trails, historical villages, and coastal areas, offering a unique and demanding adventure.<\/p>\n

The event features support bases along the route for rest and resupply, strict rules on external assistance, and a strong emphasis on individual endurance and responsibility. It culminates in a celebration ceremony in Nazar\u00e9, honoring all finishers and top performers.<\/p>\n","organizer_description":"

Regulation link \u2197<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

Start\/finish locations:<\/strong> Start at Torre, Seia, Serra da Estrela; Finish at Nazar\u00e9<\/p>\n

Start times per category\/distance:<\/strong> Start on January 14, 2027, at 11:00<\/p>\n

Cut-off times:<\/strong> Total time limit of 74 hours with intermediate time barriers at support bases<\/p>\n

Bib pick-up time and location:<\/strong> January 13, 2027, from 10:00 to 20:00 at Sport Hotel Gym & Spa, Avenida Frei Heitor Pinto, Covilh\u00e3<\/p>\n

Participants limit:<\/strong> 100 base slots (75 public + 25 reserved for finishers) plus up to 20 extra conditional slots<\/p>\n

Registration deadline:<\/strong> December 31, 2026<\/p>\n

Surface types:<\/strong> Trails, forest roads (unpaved), asphalt roads, and public roads with traffic<\/p>\n

Course format:<\/strong> Linear, GPS navigation required, semi-self-sufficient, non-stop<\/p>\n

Race routes:<\/strong> From Serra da Estrela through Aldeias do Xisto, Aldeias Hist\u00f3ricas, Serra do A\u00e7or, Caminhos de F\u00e9, ending at Nazar\u00e9<\/p>\n

Timing method:<\/strong> Electronic timing with control points at support bases<\/p>\n

Toilets and aid station placement:<\/strong> Eight support bases including finish line with food, drinks, rest, and some with showers<\/p>\n

Parking and shuttle details:<\/strong> Transfer from Seia to Torre (start point) provided<\/p>\n

Drop bag policy:<\/strong> Drop bags provided for all support bases, delivered only on the last day upon presentation of bib<\/p>\n

Prizes:<\/strong> Finisher prize for all finishers; awards for top 3 men and women; no monetary prizes<\/p>\n","race_benefits":"

\ud83c\udfbd Athlete kit: official event gift, bib, drop bags for all support bases
\n\ud83c\udfc5 Finisher prize: awarded to all finishers
\n\u23f1\ufe0f Timing + electronic control at bases with official ranking
\n\ud83d\udedf Safety support: medical team on standby, emergency number on bib
\n\ud83d\udee1\ufe0f Insurance: personal accident and liability insurance included in registration
\n\ud83e\udd64 Aid stations: solid and liquid food and hydration at all support bases
\n\ud83d\udebf Showers and changing rooms available at some support bases
\n\ud83e\uddf3 Drop-bag transport to all support bases
\n\ud83d\ude8c Transfer from Seia to start location provided
\n\ud83c\udfc6 Podium awards for top 3 men and women finishers<\/p>\n","event_start_time":"","event_date_end":"20270117","event_faq_headline":"","event_faq_items":false,"event_full_address":"","event_rating":"","is_hot_event":false,"event_participants_count":"0","organizer_name":"","organizer_website":"","organizer_avatar":false,"event_gallery":false,"purchasing_all_variations_through_woocommerce":false,"optional_extras":false},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/racefinder.pt\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product\/31001","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/racefinder.pt\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/racefinder.pt\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/product"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/racefinder.pt\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=31001"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/racefinder.pt\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product\/31001\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":32051,"href":"https:\/\/racefinder.pt\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product\/31001\/revisions\/32051"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/racefinder.pt\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/31088"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/racefinder.pt\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=31001"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"product_brand","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/racefinder.pt\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_brand?post=31001"},{"taxonomy":"product_cat","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/racefinder.pt\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_cat?post=31001"},{"taxonomy":"product_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/racefinder.pt\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_tag?post=31001"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}