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The 7th Trail de S\u00e3o Jo\u00e3o da Vila is a trail running event taking place on June 5, 2027, in Vila Franca do Campo, S\u00e3o Miguel, Azores. It offers four races: Trail (35.9 km), Trail Sprint (20 km), Mini Trail (12 km), and a non-competitive walk (12 km), all finishing at Aquaparque dos A\u00e7ores.<\/p>\n

The event welcomes participants with different experience levels, including those new to trail running and families. The courses traverse rural paths, forest trails, and small asphalt sections, showcasing the natural beauty of the region.<\/p>\n

The race features a festive atmosphere at the finish line with a celebration for athletes and walkers alike, emphasizing personal challenge, social interaction, and respect for nature.<\/p>\n","organizer_description":"

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

Age categories\/divisions:<\/strong>
\n\u2022 M-Sub23 \/ F-Sub23 (18-22 years)
\n\u2022 M-Sen \/ F-Sen (23-34 years)
\n\u2022 M-35 \/ F-35 (35-39 years)
\n\u2022 M-40 \/ F-40 (40-44 years)
\n\u2022 M-45 \/ F-45 (45-49 years)
\n\u2022 M-50 \/ F-50 (50-54 years)
\n\u2022 M-55 \/ F-55 (55-59 years)
\n\u2022 M-60 \/ F-60 (60-64 years)
\n\u2022 M-65 \/ F-65 (65-69 years)
\n\u2022 M70+ \/ F70+ (70 years and older)<\/p>\n

Start\/finish locations:<\/strong> Starts at Praia Vinha d\u2019Areia, Pestana Bahia Praia (\u00c1gua D\u2019Alto), Lagoa do Congro; finish at Aquaparque dos A\u00e7ores (Vila Franca do Campo)<\/p>\n

Start times per category\/distance:<\/strong>
\n\u2022 TSJV Trail: 07:00
\n\u2022 TSJV Trail Sprint: 09:30
\n\u2022 TSJV Mini Trail \/ Caminhada: 10:30<\/p>\n

Cut-off times:<\/strong>
\n\u2022 TSJV Trail: 8h00
\n\u2022 TSJV Trail Sprint: 5h30
\n\u2022 TSJV Mini Trail: 4h00
\n\u2022 Caminhada: 4h00<\/p>\n

Participant limit:<\/strong>
\n\u2022 TSJV Trail: 100
\n\u2022 TSJV Trail Sprint: 230
\n\u2022 TSJV Mini Trail: 320
\n\u2022 Caminhada: 350<\/p>\n

Surface types:<\/strong> Rural paths, forest trails, small asphalt sections<\/p>\n

Course format:<\/strong> Linear courses with common finish point<\/p>\n

Race routes:<\/strong>
\n\u2022 TSJV Trail: 35.9 km, +2181 m \/ -2176 m elevation
\n\u2022 TSJV Trail Sprint: 20 km, +694 m \/ -1110 m elevation
\n\u2022 TSJV Mini Trail: 12 km, +210 m \/ -660 m elevation
\n\u2022 Caminhada: 12 km, +210 m \/ -660 m elevation<\/p>\n

Timing method:<\/strong> Electronic chip timing integrated in bib<\/p>\n

Toilets and aid station placement:<\/strong> Aid stations with liquids, solids, hot meals, personal support, and first aid at defined points along routes<\/p>\n

Parking and shuttle details:<\/strong> Transfers provided to start locations<\/p>\n

Prizes:<\/strong> Awards for top 3 overall and age categories; team awards; no monetary prizes<\/p>\n

Cancellation & refund policy:<\/strong> Refunds are only available for participants who purchased optional registration insurance for 5\u20ac. The event may be canceled due to force majeure without refund unless insurance was acquired. Registration cancellations must be requested by email.<\/p>\n","race_benefits":"

\ud83c\udfbd Athlete kit: personalized bib, official event t-shirt, participant kit with souvenirs
\n\ud83c\udfc5 Finisher prize: official finisher prize
\n\u23f1\ufe0f Timing + live results by category via electronic chip timing
\n\ud83d\udedf Safety support: first aid kits and personnel at aid stations
\n\ud83d\udee1\ufe0f Insurance: personal accident and liability insurance included
\n\ud83e\udd64 Aid stations: water, isotonic drinks, solids, hot meals at aid stations
\n\ud83d\udebf Showers available at finish area
\n\ud83d\ude8c Transfers to start locations
\n\ud83e\uddd6 Post-race meal with vegan option and open bar<\/p>\n","event_faq_headline":"FAQ","event_faq_items":[{"item_title":"How do I get to the event?","item_description":"Transfers are provided to the start locations from the Aquaparque area."},{"item_title":"Can children participate?","item_description":"Participants must be at least 18 years old for the Trail and Trail Sprint, and at least 14 years old for the Mini Trail. Minors must present a signed responsibility term by a legal guardian."},{"item_title":"How do I register?","item_description":"Registration is exclusively online via the Lap2Go website. Payment confirmation is required for registration to be valid."},{"item_title":"What is the time limit for the races?","item_description":"The Trail has an 8-hour limit, Trail Sprint 5.5 hours, Mini Trail and Caminhada 4 hours each."},{"item_title":"Is special equipment required?","item_description":"Mandatory equipment includes bib, hydration pack or bottle, thermal blanket, functional phone, whistle, identification document, and cup. Recommended items include suitable clothing, head protection, and sunscreen."}],"event_date_start":"20270605","event_date_end":"20270605","event_start_time":"","event_country":"portugal","event_ticket_url":"https:\/\/lap2go.com\/pt\/event\/trail-sao-joao-da-vila-2027","event_latitude":"37.7147","event_longitude":"-25.4694","event_rating":"","is_hot_event":true,"event_participants_count":"0","organizer_avatar":false,"event_gallery":false,"purchasing_all_variations_through_woocommerce":false,"optional_extras":false,"checkout_team_field_show":true,"checkout_team_field_required_individual":false,"checkout_tshirt_field_show":true,"checkout_tshirt_field_required":true,"checkout_medical_section_show":true,"checkout_billing_section_show":true,"checkout_medical_section_required":true,"checkout_billing_section_required":true,"checkout_bib_name_field_show":true,"checkout_bib_name_field_required":true,"checkout_bib_number_field_show":false,"checkout_bib_number_field_required":false,"checkout_tshirt_field_sizes":["XS","S","M","L","XL","2XL","3XL"],"organizer_website":{"title":"","url":"","target":"","0":""}},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/racefinder.pt\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product\/78895","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=78895"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/racefinder.pt\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product\/78895\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":79252,"href":"https:\/\/racefinder.pt\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product\/78895\/revisions\/79252"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/racefinder.pt\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/79157"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/racefinder.pt\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=78895"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"product_brand","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/racefinder.pt\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_brand?post=78895"},{"taxonomy":"product_cat","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/racefinder.pt\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_cat?post=78895"},{"taxonomy":"product_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/racefinder.pt\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_tag?post=78895"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}