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The race consists of three stages with distances of 25 km, 27.8 km, and 33 km respectively, totaling 85.9 km.<\/p>\n<p>Participation is open to athletes aged 18 and over, with registration only available for the full stage race, not individual stages. The event is a qualifier for the Ultra-Trail du Mont-Blanc (UTMB) and features challenging terrain with technical trails, elevation, and variable weather conditions.<\/p>\n<p>The race atmosphere emphasizes fair play and respect for nature, with a limited field of 80 participants. Awards are given for overall, age categories, and teams, with a prize ceremony held at the end of the event.<\/p>\n","organizer_description":"<p><strong><a class=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/stopandgo.net\/storage\/events\/triangle-adventure-by-azores-trail-run-2026\/regulamento_pt_1786802725.pdf\" target=\"_new\" rel=\"noopener\">Regulation link \u2197<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Age categories\/divisions:<\/strong><br \/>\n\u2022 Geral M\/F<br \/>\n\u2022 SUB 23 M\/F \u2014 18 to 22 years<br \/>\n\u2022 Seniors M\/F \u2014 23 to 39 years<br \/>\n\u2022 M40\/F40 \u2014 40 to 44 years<br \/>\n\u2022 M45\/F45 \u2014 45 to 49 years<br \/>\n\u2022 M50\/F50 \u2014 50 to 54 years<br \/>\n\u2022 M55\/F55 \u2014 55 to 59 years<br \/>\n\u2022 M60\/F60 \u2014 60 to 64 years<br \/>\n\u2022 M65\/F65 \u2014 65 to 69 years<br \/>\n\u2022 M70\/F70 \u2014 over 70 years<\/p>\n<p><strong>Start\/finish locations:<\/strong> Stage 1 start at Clube Naval da Madalena (Pico), finish at Casa da Montanha; Stage 2 start at S\u00e3o Tom\u00e9 (S\u00e3o Jorge), finish at Faj\u00e3 dos Cubres; Stage 3 start at Vulc\u00e3o dos Capelinhos (Faial), finish at Ribeirinha<\/p>\n<p><strong>Start times per category\/distance:<\/strong><br \/>\n\u2022 October 23, 09:00 \u2014 Stage 1 (25 km)<br \/>\n\u2022 October 24, 11:30 \u2014 Stage 2 (27.8 km)<br \/>\n\u2022 October 25, 11:30 \u2014 Stage 3 (33 km)<\/p>\n<p><strong>Cut-off times:<\/strong><br \/>\nStage 1: 10 min to start, CP1 at 13.3 km in 2:00h, finish in 5:00h<br \/>\nStage 2: 10 min to start, CP1 at 11.6 km in 2:30h, CP2 at 18.7 km in 5:00h, finish in 7:00h<br \/>\nStage 3: 10 min to start, CP1 at 11.5 km in 2:30h, CP2 at 23.7 km in 4:30h, finish in 7:00h<\/p>\n<p><strong>Bib pick-up time and location:<\/strong> October 22, 18:00\u201322:00 at Mercado Municipal da Horta; also at start of each stage<\/p>\n<p><strong>Participants limit:<\/strong> 80 total<\/p>\n<p><strong>Surface types:<\/strong> Technical trails with steps, dirt, stones, pastures, and wide paths<\/p>\n<p><strong>Course format:<\/strong> Three-stage race across three islands<\/p>\n<p><strong>Race routes:<\/strong><br \/>\n\u2022 Stage 1: From Vineyards to The Mountain (Pico) 25 km<br \/>\n\u2022 Stage 2: Faj\u00e3s Trail (S\u00e3o Jorge) 27.8 km<br \/>\n\u2022 Stage 3: Volcanoes Trail (Faial) 33 km<\/p>\n<p><strong>Timing method:<\/strong> Electronic chip timing with manual controls at some points; chip fixed on back of bib<\/p>\n<p><strong>Toilets and aid station placement:<\/strong> Aid stations provide food and drink; no disposable cups provided, athletes must bring their own cup<\/p>\n<p><strong>Parking and shuttle details:<\/strong> Transfers by ferry and bus provided exclusively for registered athletes according to schedule<\/p>\n<p><strong>Drop bag policy:<\/strong> One clothing bag tag provided per athlete for all three stages; bags transported to finish area of each stage<\/p>\n<p><strong>Prizes:<\/strong> Trophies for top 3 overall men and women, top 3 in age categories, and top 3 teams; awards ceremony on October 25 at 20:00 at Mercado Municipal da Horta<\/p>\n<p><strong>Cancellation &amp; refund policy:<\/strong> Refunds can be requested until October 5, 2026, under specific conditions such as serious illness or injury. 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