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Terra de Gigantes 2027 is an endurance trail running event taking place from January 14 to 17, 2027, starting at Torre da Serra da Estrela in Portugal. The race covers a total distance of 303.8 km with 11,123 meters of elevation gain, to be completed within a 74-hour time limit in a non-stop format.<\/p>\n

The event is open to individual athletes aged 20 or older, with recommended prior experience in long-distance races of 100 km or more and GPS navigation skills. Participants compete in semi-self-sufficiency, traversing diverse natural landscapes including Serra da Estrela, Aldeias do Xisto, Aldeias Hist\u00f3ricas, Serra do A\u00e7or, Caminhos de F\u00e9, and finishing at Nazar\u00e9.<\/p>\n

The race features mandatory equipment requirements and strict rules on external assistance, with a challenging winter setting that may include low temperatures and snow. The event offers a unique test of endurance, navigation, and resilience in a spectacular and varied terrain.<\/p>\n","organizer_description":"

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

Start\/finish locations:<\/strong> Start at Torre da Serra da Estrela<\/p>\n

Participant limit:<\/strong> 100 base spots (75 public + 25 reserved for finishers), up to 120 maximum with extra spots<\/p>\n

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

Timing method:<\/strong> Electronic timing system with control devices at checkpoints<\/p>\n

Bib pick-up time and location:<\/strong> Bibs delivered individually upon presentation of photo ID<\/p>\n

Race routes:<\/strong> 303.8 km, 11,123 m elevation gain, semi-autonomous, GPS navigation required, route includes trails, forest roads, asphalt, crosses Serra da Estrela, Aldeias do Xisto, Aldeias Hist\u00f3ricas, Serra do A\u00e7or, Caminhos de F\u00e9, finishes at Nazar\u00e9<\/p>\n

Surface types:<\/strong> Trails, forest roads (unpaved), long asphalt sections<\/p>\n

Toilets and aid station placement:<\/strong> Mandatory aid stations (bases) with food and liquid supplies; missing a base leads to disqualification<\/p>\n

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

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

Prizes:<\/strong> Finisher prize for all finishers; awards for top 3 men and women; no monetary prizes; no postal delivery of trophies or medals<\/p>\n

Cancellation & refund policy:<\/strong> Refunds are available up to December 1, 2026, with 60% refund until June 30, 2026, 30% refund until November 30, 2026, and no refunds thereafter. No transfers to other editions or events are allowed.<\/p>\n","race_benefits":"

\ud83c\udfbd Athlete kit: official event gift, bib, drop bags for all bases
\n\ud83c\udfc5 Finisher prize: finisher award
\n\ud83d\udedf Safety support: medical protection and rescue team along the course
\n\ud83d\udee1\ufe0f Insurance: personal accident and liability insurance included in registration fee
\n\ud83e\udd64 Aid stations: liquid and solid supplies at all support bases
\n\ud83d\ude8c Transport between zones: transfer from Seia to Torre at start
\n\ud83c\udf89 Celebration party at finish<\/p>\n","event_faq_headline":"FAQ","event_faq_items":[{"item_title":"How do I register for the event?","item_description":"Registration is done via the online form at https:\/\/stopandgo.net\/events\/terra-de-gigantes-2027 with payment by multibanco, MBWay, or credit card. Registration closes on December 31, 2026, or when spots are filled."},{"item_title":"What are the age requirements to participate?","item_description":"Participants must be at least 20 years old at the time of registration."},{"item_title":"Is prior experience required?","item_description":"While there are no formal restrictions, it is highly recommended to have completed other long races of 100 km or more and to have GPS navigation experience."},{"item_title":"What equipment is mandatory?","item_description":"Mandatory equipment includes GPS with battery autonomy, identification document, emergency sleeping bag, thermal blanket, whistle, front and rear lights, mobile phone with emergency numbers, and preparedness for adverse conditions."},{"item_title":"Can I have external assistance during the race?","item_description":"External premeditated support is prohibited and leads to immediate disqualification. One assistant is allowed at support bases under specific rules."}],"event_date_start":"20270114","event_date_end":"20270117","event_start_time":"","event_country":"portugal","event_ticket_url":"https:\/\/stopandgo.net\/events\/terra-de-gigantes-2027","event_latitude":"37.7333","event_longitude":"-8.5333","event_rating":"","is_hot_event":false,"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\/79025","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=79025"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/racefinder.pt\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product\/79025\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":79026,"href":"https:\/\/racefinder.pt\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product\/79025\/revisions\/79026"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/racefinder.pt\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/79151"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/racefinder.pt\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=79025"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"product_brand","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/racefinder.pt\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_brand?post=79025"},{"taxonomy":"product_cat","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/racefinder.pt\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_cat?post=79025"},{"taxonomy":"product_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/racefinder.pt\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_tag?post=79025"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}