Trail RunningUTMB Index Races

São Tomé - Global Limits

Trail Running covering 200 km with up to 4,830 m D+ in São Tomé (São Tomé Island, São Tomé and Príncipe)

LocationSão Tomé, São Tomé & PríncipeShow on map(0.3302° N, 6.7333° E)
Date & StatusDate to be announcedDate TBA
Elevation gainUp to +4,830 m

São Tomé - Global Limits is an endurance sporting event in São Tomé, ST focused on Trail Running. It is part of UTMB Index Races. Key features include Forest, Island, Mountain, Nature & Off-Road.

The competition program features The Hemisphere Crossing (200 km, +4,830 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 (global-limits.com).

Official website
São Tomé - Global Limits in São Tomé (Work: "Princetown (AU), Port Campbell National Park, Plants -- 2019 -- 0998", Photo: Dietmar Rabich, License: CC BY-SA 4.0, Source: Wikimedia Commons)
"Princetown (AU), Port Campbell National Park, Plants -- 2019 -- 0998" · Photo: Dietmar Rabich · Wikimedia CommonsCC BY-SA 4.0
Cropped to 16:9 (960 × 540 px), WebP · Shared under the same license

Event characteristics

ForestIslandMountainNature & Off-RoadSeaside & CoastMulti-DayHigh Altitude

Races & distances (1)

CompetitionDisciplineDistanceElevation gainAltitude rangeCourse typeCourse & profile
The Hemisphere CrossingTrail Running200 km+4,830 m8 m - 3,148 mPoint-to-point courseRoute & profile
Course & Elevation Telemetry

Course route & map

The Hemisphere Crossing200 km
Distance
200 km
Elevation gain
+4,830 m D+
Elevation loss
-4,106 m D-
Altitude range
8 m - 3,148 m
Gradient (Avg / Max)
4.5 % / 10.1 %
Course format
Point-to-point course
200 km+4,830 m D+
Start (S)Finish (F)
N255075100125150175FS0.3302° N, 6.7333° E

Elevation profile & course telemetry

Altitude from 8 m to 3,148 m above sea level (+4,830 m D+, -4,106 m D-)

Peak: 3,148 m·at 132.8 km·Ø 4.5 %
8 m1,055 m2,101 m3,148 m0 km40 km80 km120 km160 km200 km3,148 m
Event Information & Answers

Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

When and where does São Tomé - Global Limits take place?

São Tomé - Global Limits takes place in São Tomé, ST (start area at coordinates 0.3302° N, 6.7333° E). The exact date for the next edition is currently open and will be announced by the organizer.

What races and distances are offered at São Tomé - Global Limits?

The competition program features The Hemisphere Crossing (200 km, +4,830 m D+). The competitions belong to Trail Running.

What is the course layout and elevation profile for São Tomé - Global Limits?

The main competition (The Hemisphere Crossing over 200 km) is designed as a point-to-point course featuring +4,830 m of elevation gain and -4,106 m of elevation loss, ranging between 8 m and 3,148 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 São Tomé - Global Limits?

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