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The Trail de S\u00e3o Mateus is a trail running event taking place on November 8, 2026, in Ribeirinha, Faial, Azores. It features a Trail Sprint of 15 km with approximately 1,055 meters of positive elevation gain, and a Trail Jovem and Caminhada of 9 km with about 420 meters of elevation gain.<\/p>\n

The event is open to various age categories including youth and veterans, with no competitive classification for the Caminhada, which promotes healthy living and cultural experience. It is part of the Circuito de Trail Running do Tri\u00e2ngulo and organized by the Junta de Freguesia de Ribeirinha in partnership with local sports associations.<\/p>\n

The race courses are marked with flags and identification signs, starting and finishing at Porto da Boca da Ribeira. The atmosphere combines sport, culture, and social engagement in a scenic volcanic and mountainous terrain.<\/p>\n","organizer_description":"

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

Age categories\/divisions:<\/strong>
\n\u2022 Trail Sprint: SUB18, SUB20, ABS, VET
\n\u2022 Trail Jovem: SUB16, SUB18, SUB20
\n\u2022 Caminhada: no competitive categories, participants must be in good health and physically prepared<\/p>\n

Start\/finish locations:<\/strong> Porto da Boca da Ribeira, Ribeirinha<\/p>\n

Start times per category\/distance:<\/strong>
\n\u2022 Trail Sprint: 10:00
\n\u2022 Trail Jovem and Caminhada: 10:30<\/p>\n

Cut-off times:<\/strong>
\n\u2022 Trail Sprint: 4 hours (with a 2-hour barrier at 7.4 km)
\n\u2022 Trail Jovem and Caminhada: 3 hours 30 minutes<\/p>\n

Registration deadline:<\/strong> November 6, 2026, at 23:59<\/p>\n

Surface types:<\/strong> Trail with natural obstacles and uneven terrain<\/p>\n

Course format:<\/strong> Marked trails with flags and identification tape<\/p>\n

Race routes:<\/strong>
\n\u2022 Trail Sprint: approx. 15 km, 1,055 m positive elevation
\n\u2022 Trail Jovem and Caminhada: approx. 9 km, 420 m positive elevation<\/p>\n

Toilets and aid station placement:<\/strong>
\n\u2022 Aid station at 7.4 km on Trail Sprint with liquids and solids; no plastic cups provided, athletes must carry their own drinking container<\/p>\n

Parking and shuttle details:<\/strong> Transport available from maritime terminal to Ribeirinha for participants arriving by sea; must inform organizers by email by November 5, 2026<\/p>\n

Prizes:<\/strong> Awards for top 3 male and female finishers in Trail Sprint and Trail Jovem; no podium for Caminhada<\/p>\n

Cancellation & refund policy:<\/strong> The organization does not refund registration fees in case of event cancellation due to natural disasters, fires, pandemics, or force majeure. Possible assistance to athletes to minimize costs may be considered. No refunds to sponsors. Decisions by the organization are final with no appeals.<\/p>\n","race_benefits":"

\ud83c\udfc5 Finisher prize: awards for top 3 finishers in Trail Sprint and Trail Jovem
\n\ud83d\udedf Safety support: medical care and security during the event
\n\ud83e\udd64 Aid stations: liquids and solids at 7.4 km aid station on Trail Sprint
\n\ud83d\udee1\ufe0f Insurance: personal accident insurance included
\n\ud83c\udfbd Participation includes race entry, insurance, aid stations, medical support, and logistical markings<\/p>\n","event_faq_headline":"FAQ","event_faq_items":[{"item_title":"How do I get to the event?","item_description":"Transport is provided from the maritime terminal to Ribeirinha for those arriving by sea. Participants must inform the organization by email by November 5, 2026."},{"item_title":"Can children participate?","item_description":"Yes, there is a Trail Jovem category for ages SUB16 to SUB20."},{"item_title":"How do I register?","item_description":"Registration is available online until November 6, 2026, or on the day of the event."},{"item_title":"What is the elevation gain of the race?","item_description":"The Trail Sprint has approximately 1,055 meters of positive elevation; the Trail Jovem and Caminhada have about 420 meters."},{"item_title":"Is special equipment required?","item_description":"Mandatory equipment includes a whistle, thermal blanket, and mobile phone. Recommended equipment includes a hydration system, appropriate sportswear, and shoes with grip."}],"event_date_start":"20261108","event_date_end":"20261108","event_start_time":"","event_ticket_url":"https:\/\/app.fpacompeticoes.pt\/inscriptions\/6591?index","event_latitude":"38.5914","event_longitude":"-28.5997","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"],"event_text_badge_official_show":false,"event_text_chip_lowest_price_show":true,"event_text_chip_secure_payment_show":true,"event_text_chip_direct_registration_show":false,"event_text_cta_registered_directly_show":false,"event_text_why_lowest_price_show":true,"event_text_why_secure_payments_show":true,"event_text_why_registered_directly_show":true,"organizer_website":{"title":"","url":"","target":"","0":""}},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/racefinder.pt\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product\/86329","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=86329"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/racefinder.pt\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product\/86329\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":86330,"href":"https:\/\/racefinder.pt\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product\/86329\/revisions\/86330"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/racefinder.pt\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/86869"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/racefinder.pt\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=86329"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"product_brand","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/racefinder.pt\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_brand?post=86329"},{"taxonomy":"product_cat","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/racefinder.pt\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_cat?post=86329"},{"taxonomy":"product_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/racefinder.pt\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_tag?post=86329"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}