Ultra X 50 Azores
Ultra X 50 Azores
Ultra X 50 Azores
Distance/Time
50KM/1DAY
Elevation
1,561M
Difficulty
3/6
Technicality
3/5
Temperature
17-24°C
Airport
PDL
Date
21 May 2023
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Ultra X’s Azores 50k ultra marathon takes place on the island of São Miguel, nicknamed “the Green Island”, one of nine volcanic islands based out in the mid-Atlantic that form the Azores archipelago.
Governed by Portugal, this wild and remote archipelago is characterised by dramatic landscapes, fishing villages, mountain trails, lagoons, and luscious green pastures. Due to the marine influence, the climate of the Azores is very mild for such a northern location and temperatures remain around 20°C all year round.
Ultra X 50 Azores takes place on the second day (Sunday) of Ultra X 110 Azores.
If you’re looking for a 50k ultramarathon training plan, you can download one here
The Race
Itinerary
Previous Events
What happens when you register
Once you have registered for a race;
You will be sent an email inviting you to a call with a member of our team. This is by no means mandatory but it will allow you to ask us any questions you may have regarding the event, training, food, equipment and anything else at all. We’re a really friendly bunch and love getting to know our runners before we meet you in person.
You will be asked if you would like to be added to the competitor Facebook and Whatsapp groups. Of course you do not have to but they are a great way to get to know your fellow competitors before you reach the start line.
You will be invited to a number of short video calls where we’ll go through kit/equipment, food and pre-event preparation. You’ll have the opportunity to ask any questions you like.
Cut offs
We have some of the most relaxed cut-offs in the industry. To us, it’s not about what time you get, it’s the adventure you have along the way. On average you will have between 2hrs 30 mins to complete each 10km (in-between checkpoints). Exact race cut-offs can be found in the race information pack.
If you don’t finish
In the scenario that you cannot finish a stage at one of our events, you will be offered entry into the following edition of the race at half price. You will not receive a finishers medal or official result.
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What’s Included
| Included? | Yes | No |
|---|---|---|
| Race entry |  | |
| Fully marked course | | |
| Medical support throughout the event | | |
| Therapist staff (osteopaths, physios, sports masseuses) on course | | |
| Drinking water at checkpoints on course | | |
| Ground assistance and full safety support | | |
| Digital copies of all images from event photographer | | |
| UTMB World Series Indexed race (50k category) | | |
| Finisher’s medal | | |
| Flights |  | |
| Any accommodation | | |
| Transfers to the start line from Ponta Delgada (available to purchase online through the My Entries portal) | | |
| Personal food, kit and equipment | | |
| Comprehensive insurance (to cover cancellations, loss of items, injury etc) | | |
| Training costs | | |
| Spending money | | |
| Transport home for runners who are disqualified or withdraw early | |
Register from
£80 TO £105
Experience The Azores
We understand that competitors may wish to travel to the Azores with family or friends. Should they wish to enjoy the islands while you race, we highly recommend visiting the following sights. Alternatively, you can visit them together after the event.
If one of your party would like to volunteer at the race while you take part, they can complete the Volunteer Application Form and we will do our best to accommodate them.
Pico
The second largest Azores island is known for its 2,350m volcano, lava shores, and iconic landscape of stone wall vineyards.
Sete Cidades
One of the Seven Natural Wonders of Portugal, Sete Cidades is a twin lake situated in the crater of a dormant volcano.
Whale Watching
Sperm whales, common dolphins, and bottlenose dolphins can be spotted in the Azores archipelago year-round.
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