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Cabo Verde Ribeira Trail

Trail Running and Walking & Hiking covering 53 km to 95 km with up to 3,800 m D+ in Mindelo (São Vicente Municipality, Cape Verde)

LocationMindelo, São Vicente, Cape VerdeShow on map(16.8901° N, 24.9804° W)
Date & StatusDate to be announcedDate TBA
Elevation gainUp to +3,800 m

Cabo Verde Ribeira Trail is an endurance sporting event in Mindelo, São Vicente, CV focused on Trail Running and Walking & Hiking. Key features include Culture & History, Island, City Run, Mountain.

The race program comprises 3 competitions, including Trail 95 km (95 km, +3,800 m D+), Trail 53 km (53 km, +2,500 m D+), and Fast walk 53 km (53 km, +2,500 m D+). The exact date for the next edition is currently open and will be announced by the organizer. Official race regulations, course details, and registration information are provided on the organizer's website (exaequovoyages.com).

Official website
Cabo Verde Ribeira Trail in Mindelo (Work: "Toubkal Orange", Photo: Anass ERRIHANI, License: CC BY-SA 3.0, Source: Wikimedia Commons)
"Toubkal Orange" · Photo: Anass ERRIHANI · Wikimedia CommonsCC BY-SA 3.0
Cropped to 16:9 (960 × 540 px), WebP · Shared under the same license

Event characteristics

Culture & HistoryIslandCity RunMountainMulti-DayNature & Off-Road

Races & distances (3)

CompetitionDisciplineDistanceElevation gainAltitude rangeCourse typeCourse & profile
Trail 95 kmTrail Running95 km+3,800 m8 m - 1,604 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Trail 53 kmTrail Running53 km+2,500 m11 m - 1,061 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Fast walk 53 kmWalking & Hiking53 km+2,500 m14 m - 1,064 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Course & Elevation Telemetry

Course route & map

Distance
95 km
Elevation gain
+3,800 m D+
Elevation loss
-3,800 m D-
Altitude range
8 m - 1,604 m
Gradient (Avg / Max)
8 % / 14.4 %
Course format
Loop course
95 km+3,800 m D+
Start (S)Finish (F)
N20406080FS16.8901° N, 24.9804° W

Elevation profile & course telemetry

Altitude from 8 m to 1,604 m above sea level (+3,800 m D+, -3,800 m D-)

Peak: 1,604 m·at 53.9 km·Ø 8 %
8 m540 m1,072 m1,604 m0 km19 km38 km57 km76 km95 km1,604 m
Event Information & Answers

Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

When and where does Cabo Verde Ribeira Trail take place?

Cabo Verde Ribeira Trail takes place in Mindelo, São Vicente, CV (start area at coordinates 16.8901° N, 24.9804° W). The exact date for the next edition is currently open and will be announced by the organizer.

What races and distances are offered at Cabo Verde Ribeira Trail?

The race program comprises 3 competitions, including Trail 95 km (95 km, +3,800 m D+), Trail 53 km (53 km, +2,500 m D+), and Fast walk 53 km (53 km, +2,500 m D+). The competitions belong to Trail Running and Walking & Hiking.

What is the course layout and elevation profile for Cabo Verde Ribeira Trail?

The main competition (Trail 95 km over 95 km) is designed as a loop course featuring +3,800 m of elevation gain and -3,800 m of elevation loss, ranging between 8 m and 1,604 m above sea level. An interactive course map with route visualization, elevation profile, and GPX export is available in the course section on this page.

Where can I find registration and official race rules for Cabo Verde Ribeira Trail?

Official race regulations, course details, and registration information are provided on the organizer's website (exaequovoyages.com).