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Santiago Ultra Trail

Trail Running and Walking & Hiking covering 7 km to 26 km with up to 1,740 m D+ in Praia (Praia Municipality, Cape Verde)

LocationPraia, Cape VerdeShow on map(14.9330° N, 23.5133° W)
Date & StatusDate to be announcedDate TBA
Elevation gainUp to +1,740 m

Santiago Ultra Trail is an endurance sporting event in Praia, CV focused on Trail Running and Walking & Hiking. It is part of UTMB Index Races. Key features include Nature & Off-Road, Mountain, Forest, Seaside & Coast.

The race program comprises 3 competitions, including Santiago Ultra Trail-Trail Longo (26 km, +1,740 m D+), Santiago Ultra Trail-Trail Curto (17 km, +1,220 m D+), and Walking 7 km (7 km, +32 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 (caboverdetrailseries.com).

Official website
Santiago Ultra Trail in Praia (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

Nature & Off-RoadMountainForestSeaside & CoastIsland

Races & distances (3)

CompetitionDisciplineDistanceElevation gainAltitude rangeCourse typeCourse & profile
Santiago Ultra Trail-Trail LongoTrail Running26 km+1,740 m8 m - 739 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Santiago Ultra Trail-Trail CurtoTrail Running17 km+1,220 m11 m - 523 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Walking 7 kmWalking & Hiking7 km+32 m14 m - 27 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Course & Elevation Telemetry

Course route & map

Distance
26 km
Elevation gain
+1,740 m D+
Elevation loss
-1,740 m D-
Altitude range
8 m - 739 m
Gradient (Avg / Max)
13.4 % / 24.1 %
Course format
Loop course
26 km+1,740 m D+
Start (S)Finish (F)
N5101520FS14.9331° N, 23.5133° W

Elevation profile & course telemetry

Altitude from 8 m to 739 m above sea level (+1,740 m D+, -1,740 m D-)

Peak: 739 m·at 10.2 km·Ø 13.4 %
8 m252 m495 m739 m0 km5.2 km10.4 km15.6 km20.8 km26 km739 m
Event Information & Answers

Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

When and where does Santiago Ultra Trail take place?

Santiago Ultra Trail takes place in Praia, CV (start area at coordinates 14.933° N, 23.5133° 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 Santiago Ultra Trail?

The race program comprises 3 competitions, including Santiago Ultra Trail-Trail Longo (26 km, +1,740 m D+), Santiago Ultra Trail-Trail Curto (17 km, +1,220 m D+), and Walking 7 km (7 km, +32 m D+). The competitions belong to Trail Running and Walking & Hiking.

What is the course layout and elevation profile for Santiago Ultra Trail?

The main competition (Santiago Ultra Trail-Trail Longo over 26 km) is designed as a loop course featuring +1,740 m of elevation gain and -1,740 m of elevation loss, ranging between 8 m and 739 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 Santiago Ultra Trail?

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