Desafio Vertical 2023

O Desafio Vertical é um evento de trail running que percorre trilhos do concelho de Lagoa - São Miguel - Açores. Integra duas provas de caráter competitivo, nomeadamente, o DV Longo e o DV Curto, onde os atletas podem desfrutar das bonitas paisagens desta ilha.

Desafio Vertical is a trail running event that runs along trails in the municipality of Lagoa - São Miguel Island - Azores. It includes two competitions, namely, the DV Longo and the DV Curto, where athletes can enjoy the beautiful landscapes of this island.

DV Longo DV Curto

DV Longo

ITRA Points

Mountain Level

Finisher Level

300

National League

RACE DETAILS RACE COURSE RACE RESULTS

Course details

Race Date: 2023/04/15

Start Time: 08:30:00

Participation: Solo

Distance: 23.60

Elevation Gain: +1350

Elevation Loss: -1240

Time Limit: 5:0:0

Number of Aid Stations: 2

Number of Participants: 200

About the Race

O DV Longo é uma prova que permite aos atletas apreciarem e desfrutarem da beleza das paisagens do concelho de Lagoa - Ilha de São Miguel - Açores. O percurso inicia-se e termina na freguesia de Água de Pau, englobando passagens pela Ermida do Monte Santo, pelo trilho das Pedras Brancas, pela zona da Lagoa do Fogo e pela "Janela do Inferno", mítico trilho do concelho de Lagoa.

The DV Longo is a competition that allows athletes to appreciate and enjoy the beauty of the landscapes of Lagoa - São Miguel Island - Azores. The route begins and ends in Água de Pau, encompassing passages through the Monte Santo Hermitage, the Pedras Brancas trail, the Lagoa do Fogo area and the "Janela do Inferno", mythical trail in the municipality of Lagoa.

International Trail Running Association

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Born in July 2013, the ITRA (International Trail Running Association) aims to give a voice to parties involved in trail running in order to promote its strong values, its diversity, the safety of races and the health of runners, as well as to further the development of trail running and ensure a constructive dialogue between the national and international bodies with an interest in the sport.

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