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Event summary
The X TdM Trail dos Morcegos by Mitsubishi Motors is a trail running event held on September 19, 2026, in Ponta Delgada, Portugal. It features five races: Ultra Trail (53.2 km with 2300 m ascent), Trail (34.4 km with 1590 m ascent), Trail Sprint (18.9 km with 670 m ascent), Caminhada (6.5 km), and Kids (1.9 km), all finishing at Centro Social e Paroquial Nossa Senhora das Neves.
Open to all athletes aged 18+ for Ultra and Trail, 16+ for Trail Sprint, and younger categories for Caminhada and Kids with supervision. The Ultra and Trail races are classified under ITRA and UTMB, contributing points to regional trail running circuits, attracting competitive runners seeking ranking points.
The courses traverse scenic trails and paths in the municipality of Ponta Delgada with significant elevation changes, providing a challenging yet rewarding experience. The event atmosphere is competitive yet inclusive, with races for all ages and a non-competitive Caminhada.
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Age categories/divisions:
• General Absolute Male and Female
• Sub-23 (18-22 years) Male and Female
• Seniors (23-34 years) Male and Female
• Veteran 35 (35-39 years) Male and Female
• Veteran 40 (40-44 years) Male and Female
• Veteran 45 (45-49 years) Male and Female
• Veteran 50 (50-54 years) Male and Female
• Veteran 55 (55-59 years) Male and Female
• Veteran 60 (60+ years) Male and Female
• Teams (minimum 3 members completing the race)
Start/finish locations: Starts: Palheiro da Candelária (Ultra Trail, Trail), Merendário do Charquinho das Moças (Trail Sprint), Miradouro da Vigia da Baleia das Feteiras (Caminhada), Alminhas da Rocha (Kids). All finish at Centro Social e Paroquial Nossa Senhora das Neves (Relva).
Start times per category/distance:
• Ultra Trail (53.2 km): 07:30
• Trail (34.4 km): 08:30
• Trail Sprint (18.9 km): 10:30
• Caminhada (6.5 km): 11:00
• Kids (1.9 km): 11:30
Cut-off times:
• Ultra Trail: 9 hours (until 16:30)
• Trail: 7 hours (until 15:30)
• Trail Sprint: 5 hours (until 15:30)
Bib pick-up time and location: September 18, 17:00-20:00 at Stand Dionísio Carreiro de Almeida (São Roque) and September 19, 06:00-10:35 at Centro Social e Paroquial Nossa Senhora das Neves (Relva).
Participants limit: Maximum 650 athletes total across all races.
Registration deadline: September 6, 2026.
Surface types: Trails and dirt roads in Ponta Delgada municipality.
Course format: Point-to-point courses with significant elevation gain and loss.
Race routes:
• Ultra Trail: 53.2 km, 2300 m ascent, 2350 m descent
• Trail: 34.4 km, 1590 m ascent, 1640 m descent
• Trail Sprint: 18.9 km, 670 m ascent, 990 m descent
• Caminhada: 6.5 km, 70 m ascent, 260 m descent
• Kids: 1.9 km, 10 m ascent, 90 m descent
Timing method: Electronic chip timing.
Toilets and aid station placement:
• Several aid stations on Ultra Trail (5), Trail (3), Trail Sprint (2), and Caminhada (1). No aid stations on Kids race.
Parking and shuttle details: Shuttle buses provided from Jardim 5 de Agosto (Relva) to start locations on race day.
Prizes: Awards for top 3 in each age category and teams for Ultra Trail, Trail, Trail Sprint; all finishers receive a commemorative souvenir.
Location
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TdM Ultra Trail 53,2 km
TdM Trail 34,4 km
TdM Trail Sprint 18,9 km
TdM Caminhada 6,5 km
TdM Kids 1,9 km
TdM Adaptive Race
TdM Voluntário
Benefits
🎽 Athlete kit: bib number, transport option, insurance, and small post-race meal included
🏅 Finisher prize: commemorative souvenir for all finishers
⏱️ Electronic timing with official results
🛟 Safety support: race insurance coverage as per law, emergency contact on bib
🥤 Aid stations: solid and liquid refreshments at multiple checkpoints according to race distance
🚌 Shuttle buses from main meeting point to start locations on race day
📸 Official photography and media coverage managed by the organizing club
