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The event emphasizes respect for the environment and the heritage of the Camino, with strict rules on conduct and environmental responsibility.<\/p>\n","organizer_description":"<p><strong><a class=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/stopandgo.com.pt\/files\/ulta-caminho-do-peregrino-2026\/69ea490b7fc71_Ultra%20Caminho%20do%20Peregrino%20-%20Regulamento%202026.pdf\" target=\"_new\" rel=\"noopener\">Regulation link \u2197<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Age categories\/divisions:<\/strong> Only athletes aged 18 years or older<\/p>\n<p><strong>Start\/finish locations:<\/strong> Start in Barcelos (Portugal), finish in Santiago de Compostela (Spain)<\/p>\n<p><strong>Start times per category\/distance:<\/strong> September 4, 2026, 10:00 AM start<\/p>\n<p><strong>Cut-off times:<\/strong><br \/>\n\u2022 Valen\u00e7a \u2013 Saturday 02:00 (16 hours of race)<br \/>\n\u2022 Pontevedra \u2013 Saturday 17:00 (31 hours of race)<br \/>\n\u2022 Total race time limit: 48 hours<\/p>\n<p><strong>Bib pick-up time and location:<\/strong> September 4, 2026, 08:00 at Avenida da Liberdade, Barcelos<\/p>\n<p><strong>Participants limit:<\/strong> Maximum 30 athletes, minimum 20 to hold event<\/p>\n<p><strong>Registration deadline:<\/strong> August 23, 2026, or when maximum participants reached<\/p>\n<p><strong>Surface types:<\/strong> Mixed terrain with technical trails, variable weather conditions<\/p>\n<p><strong>Course format:<\/strong> Non-stop semi-autonomous ultra trail along the Central Portuguese Way<\/p>\n<p><strong>Race routes:<\/strong> Approximately 188 km from Barcelos to Santiago de Compostela via Ponte de Lima, Valen\u00e7a, O Porri\u00f1o, Redondela, Pontevedra, Caldas de Reis, Padr\u00f3n<\/p>\n<p><strong>Timing method:<\/strong> Chip in bib or GPS tracking device provided by organization<\/p>\n<p><strong>Toilets and aid station placement:<\/strong> Aid stations with solid and liquid supplies at cities and strategic points<\/p>\n<p><strong>Parking and shuttle details:<\/strong> Transport from Santiago de Compostela to Barcelos after race finish, organized according to arrival times<\/p>\n<p><strong>Drop bag policy:<\/strong> Two drop bags allowed (max 3kg each) for Valen\u00e7a (km 67) and Pontevedra (km 123), to be delivered before race start<\/p>\n<p><strong>Prizes:<\/strong> Finisher medal and kit included in registration<\/p>\n","race_benefits":"<p>\ud83c\udfbd Athlete kit: bib, t-shirt, event-related gifts, GPS tracking device<br \/>\n\ud83c\udfc5 Finisher prize: medal and finisher kit<br \/>\n\u23f1\ufe0f Timing + live GPS tracking and monitoring<br \/>\n\ud83d\udedf Safety support: nursing assistance at aid stations<br \/>\n\ud83d\udee1\ufe0f Insurance: personal accident and liability insurance included<br \/>\n\ud83e\udd64 Aid stations: solid and liquid nutrition including fruits, snacks, drinks at multiple points<br \/>\n\ud83d\udebf Showers, massages, and rest areas available<br \/>\n\ud83e\uddf3 Drop-bag transport to Valen\u00e7a and Pontevedra<br \/>\n\ud83d\ude8c Transport from finish line back to start area organized by arrival times<\/p>\n","event_faq_headline":"FAQ","event_faq_items":[{"item_title":"How do I get to the event?","item_description":"Information on how to get to Barcelos is available at https:\/\/www.cm-barcelos.pt\/visitar\/como-chegar\/."},{"item_title":"Can children participate?","item_description":"Participation is restricted to athletes aged 18 years or older."},{"item_title":"How do I register?","item_description":"Registration is online at www.ucperegrino.pt until August 23, 2026, or until 30 participants are reached."},{"item_title":"What is the race elevation profile?","item_description":"The race covers mixed terrain with significant elevation changes; 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