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The STC Ultimate Obstacle Challenge is an obstacle race taking place on April 4, 2027, in Santiago do Cac\u00e9m, Portugal. The race covers approximately 8 km with over 30 natural and artificial obstacles, demanding physical endurance, strength, and skill.<\/p>\n

Open to all participants aged 16 and older, the event offers individual and group registrations, including an Elite timed category limited to 170 athletes. The race route includes urban and natural settings around the historic city center, the Rio da Figueira Park, and the castle surroundings.<\/p>\n

The atmosphere encourages teamwork and mutual support to overcome obstacles, with a spirit of challenge and camaraderie. Prizes are awarded by age groups and for the largest team.<\/p>\n","organizer_description":"

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

Age categories\/divisions:<\/strong>
\n\u2022 M16|19 – F16|19
\n\u2022 M20|24 – F20|24
\n\u2022 M25|29 – F25|29
\n\u2022 M30|34 – F30|34
\n\u2022 M35|39 – F35|39
\n\u2022 M40|44 – F40|44
\n\u2022 M45|49 – F45|49
\n\u2022 M50|54 – F50|54
\n\u2022 M55|59 – F55|59
\n\u2022 M+60 – F+60
\n\u2022 General Male – General Female
\n\u2022 Largest team<\/p>\n

Start\/finish locations:<\/strong> Capela de S\u00e3o Pedro, Passeio das Romeirinhas, Santiago do Cac\u00e9m<\/p>\n

Start times per category\/distance:<\/strong> Starts from 09:00 with groups departing every 15 minutes<\/p>\n

Bib pick-up time and location:<\/strong> Dates, times, and location to be announced on the event’s Facebook page; team leaders may collect kits for their teams<\/p>\n

Participants limit:<\/strong> 170 for Elite category<\/p>\n

Surface types:<\/strong> Off-road paths with natural obstacles, urban and park areas<\/p>\n

Course format:<\/strong> Approximately 8 km with over 30 natural and artificial obstacles<\/p>\n

Race routes:<\/strong> Historic city center, Parque do Rio da Figueira, and castle surroundings<\/p>\n

Timing method:<\/strong> Electronic chip timing for STC Elite category only<\/p>\n

Toilets and aid station placement:<\/strong> Two aid stations, one mid-course and one at the finish; toilets and showers available at Pavilh\u00e3o Municipal de Desportos<\/p>\n

Drop bag policy:<\/strong> Bengaleiro (bag drop) available at event site; participants must keep their bib for identification<\/p>\n

Prizes:<\/strong> Individual prizes by age group and largest team award<\/p>\n

Cancellation & refund policy:<\/strong> The organization does not refund registration fees. Event cancellation due to external factors will be assessed and communicated within 30 days.<\/p>\n","race_benefits":"

\ud83c\udfbd Athlete kit: technical t-shirt, bib number, and various partner gifts
\n\ud83c\udfc5 Finisher prize: awards for athletes who successfully complete the race
\n\u23f1\ufe0f Timing + live results for Elite category via electronic chip
\n\ud83d\udedf Safety support: medical assistance and security plan along the course
\n\ud83d\udee1\ufe0f Insurance: mandatory sports insurance included in registration fee
\n\ud83e\udd64 Aid stations: two stations with hydration and nutrition during and after the race
\n\ud83d\udebf Showers and changing rooms available at Pavilh\u00e3o Municipal de Desportos
\n\ud83e\uddf3 Drop-bag\/gear storage available at the event site
\n\ud83c\udfc6 Prizes awarded by age groups and for the largest team<\/p>\n","event_faq_headline":"FAQ","event_faq_items":[{"item_title":"How do I get to the event?","item_description":"From Lisbon, take A2\/E1 towards Algarve\/Gr\u00e2ndola, exit 9 towards IP8\/Sines\/Gr\u00e2ndola, then follow signs to Santiago do Cac\u00e9m and to Capela de S\u00e3o Pedro at Passeio das Romeirinhas. From Faro, take A22 towards Lisbon\/Portim\u00e3o, then A2 to N261\/Beja, exit 11, and follow signs to the event location."},{"item_title":"Can children participate?","item_description":"Participation is allowed only for athletes aged 16 and older. No younger participants are permitted."},{"item_title":"How do I register?","item_description":"Register online at https:\/\/waitastart.com following the indicated procedure."},{"item_title":"Is timing available?","item_description":"Only the STC Elite category is timed using electronic chip timing."},{"item_title":"Is special equipment required?","item_description":"Participants must wear the official bib visibly. Elite athletes must use the provided chip and vest. Use of the event t-shirt is recommended."}],"event_date_start":"20270404","event_date_end":"20270404","event_start_time":"","event_ticket_url":"https:\/\/waitastart.com\/evento\/stc-challenge-2027\/","event_latitude":"38.0184","event_longitude":"-8.6937","event_rating":"","is_hot_event":false,"event_participants_count":"0","organizer_website":{"title":"","url":"","target":"","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},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/racefinder.pt\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product\/87356","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=87356"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/racefinder.pt\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product\/87356\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":87357,"href":"https:\/\/racefinder.pt\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product\/87356\/revisions\/87357"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/racefinder.pt\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/87666"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/racefinder.pt\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=87356"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"product_brand","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/racefinder.pt\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_brand?post=87356"},{"taxonomy":"product_cat","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/racefinder.pt\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_cat?post=87356"},{"taxonomy":"product_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/racefinder.pt\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_tag?post=87356"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}