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7 Cidades Ultimate Trail

7 Cidades Ultimate Trail 40K

40K·690m gain·Sete Cidades, Portugal
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Distance40K
Gain690m
Date23 May 2026

About This Race

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Elevation Profile

Elevation profile estimated from terrain data. Actual course may differ.

The course gains 690m over 40km, with the steepest section between km 49–km 49.

Location

Practical Info

Nearest Airport

PDL - João Paulo II Airport, Ponta Delgada

Accommodation

The race is based at Parque de Campismo 7 Cidades campground, which serves as the start/finish area and race headquarters. São Miguel Island offers various accommodation options in nearby Ponta Delgada and throughout the island.

Best For

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Notable Features

The race takes place entirely within the Sete Cidades volcanic caldera, offering runners the rare experience of running inside an active volcanic system. The courses traverse dramatic ridgelines, pass through a tunnel, and circle the famous twin lakes (Lagoa Verde and Lagoa Azul) that sit within the crater, creating a truly unique trail running environment found nowhere else in the world.

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