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The event features multiple distances including 85 km, 45 km, 35 km, 15 km, 6 km, a 3-day stage race of 65 km, a 15 km non-competitive walk, and a kids&#8217; race.<\/p>\n<p>The races are open to athletes aged 18 and above for most distances, with some shorter distances allowing younger participants with parental authorization. The event offers a challenging mountain terrain with significant elevation gains, such as 4500 m for the 85 km race, and is held in the central massif of the Serra da Estrela Natural Park, centered around Manteigas.<\/p>\n<p>The event includes competitive and non-competitive formats, with a festive atmosphere and a variety of race options for different skill levels and ages, including a kids&#8217; race and a non-competitive walk.<\/p>\n","organizer_description":"<p><strong><a class=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/1OMLjW64G9NF0-WU59P9aFgn6f1H51nYo\/view?usp=sharing\" target=\"_new\" rel=\"noopener\">Regulation link \u2197<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Age categories\/divisions:<\/strong><br \/>\n\u2022 Estrela Grande Trail (85 km): 18+ years<br \/>\n\u2022 Estrela Orion Belt (45 km): 18+ years<br \/>\n\u2022 Estrela Taurus (35 km): 18+ years<br \/>\n\u2022 Uphill Frag\u00e3o do Corvo (6 km): 18+ years or 16+ with parental authorization<br \/>\n\u2022 Estrela Ursa Minor (15 km): 10+ years<br \/>\n\u2022 Caminhada &#8211; Rota do Javali (15 km): 10+ years<\/p>\n<p><strong>Start\/finish locations:<\/strong> Start and finish at the center of Vila da Manteigas, in front of the C\u00e2mara Municipal building, Rua 1\u00ba de Maio.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Start times per category\/distance:<\/strong><br \/>\n\u2022 May 7: Uphill Frag\u00e3o do Corvo (6 km) and EGT Experience (stage race) starting from 18:00<br \/>\n\u2022 May 8: Estrela Grande Trail (85 km) at 06:00, Estrela Orion Belt (45 km) and EGT Experience at 08:30<br \/>\n\u2022 May 9: Estrela Taurus (35 km) at 08:00, Estrela Ursa Minor (15 km), EGT Experience and Caminhada &#8211; Rota do Javali at 09:00, EGT Kids at 09:15<\/p>\n<p><strong>Cut-off times:<\/strong><br \/>\n\u2022 Estrela Grande Trail: 20 hours<br \/>\n\u2022 Estrela Orion Belt: 12 hours<br \/>\n\u2022 Estrela Taurus: 9 hours<br \/>\n\u2022 Estrela Ursa Minor and Caminhada &#8211; Rota do Javali: 5 hours<br \/>\n\u2022 Uphill Frag\u00e3o do Corvo: 1 hour 30 minutes<\/p>\n<p><strong>Bib pick-up time and location:<\/strong><br \/>\n\u2022 May 7: 16:00\u201320:00<br \/>\n\u2022 May 8: 05:00\u201308:00 and 17:00\u201320:00<br \/>\n\u2022 May 9: 06:30\u201309:00<br \/>\n\u2022 Location: EGT Arena<\/p>\n<p><strong>Participants limit:<\/strong><br \/>\n\u2022 Estrela Grande Trail: 150<br \/>\n\u2022 Estrela Orion Belt: 650<br \/>\n\u2022 Estrela Taurus: 350<br \/>\n\u2022 Estrela Ursa Minor: 350<br \/>\n\u2022 Uphill Frag\u00e3o do Corvo: 350<br \/>\n\u2022 Caminhada: 100<\/p>\n<p><strong>Surface types:<\/strong> Mountain trail terrain with significant elevation gain.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Course format:<\/strong> Single-stage races and a 3-day stage race (EGT Experience).<\/p>\n<p><strong>Race routes:<\/strong><br \/>\n\u2022 Estrela Grande Trail: 85 km, 4500 m elevation gain<br \/>\n\u2022 Estrela Orion Belt: 45 km, 2400 m elevation gain<br \/>\n\u2022 Estrela Taurus: 35 km, 1500 m elevation gain<br \/>\n\u2022 Estrela Ursa Minor: 15 km, 800 m elevation gain<br \/>\n\u2022 Uphill Frag\u00e3o do Corvo: 6 km, 700 m elevation gain<br \/>\n\u2022 EGT Experience (stage race): 65 km total, 3900 m elevation gain<br \/>\n\u2022 Caminhada &#8211; Rota do Javali: 15 km, 800 m elevation gain<\/p>\n<p><strong>Timing method:<\/strong> Chip timing with validation at control points.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Toilets and aid station placement:<\/strong><br \/>\n\u2022 Aid stations with solids and liquids at multiple points along each route; no disposable cups or bottles provided, athletes must carry their own containers.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Prizes:<\/strong> Trophies awarded to top finishers by gender and age categories; finisher prizes include a technical T-shirt and memorabilia.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Cancellation &amp; refund policy:<\/strong> No refunds are given for cancellations except for injury or illness with medical proof before March 14, 2027, when 50% of the registration fee is refunded. No refunds after this date. Registration transfers are not allowed. Cancellation requests must be sent by email with medical certification.<\/p>\n","race_benefits":"<p>\ud83c\udfbd Athlete kit: official technical T-shirt, bib number<br \/>\n\ud83c\udfc5 Finisher prize: finisher memorabilia<br \/>\n\ud83d\udedf Safety support: medical and security support during the event<br \/>\n\ud83d\udee1\ufe0f Insurance: personal accident insurance included in registration fee<br \/>\n\ud83e\udd64 Aid stations: food and hydration at multiple points along the course<br \/>\n\ud83d\udebf Showers available<br \/>\n\ud83c\udfc6 Trophies awarded to top finishers by gender and age categories<\/p>\n","event_faq_headline":"FAQ","event_faq_items":[{"item_title":"How do I get to the event?","item_description":"Manteigas is accessible via highways A23 and A25, with final access by national roads, mainly N232."},{"item_title":"Can children participate?","item_description":"Children aged 10 and above can participate in the Estrela Ursa Minor (15 km) and Caminhada - Rota do Javali. 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