Portugal will host the seventh edition of Algarviana Ultra Trail (ALUT). This event will be attended by 124 athletes from around the world. The event will be hosted between 28 November and 1 December.
Algarviana Ultra Trail
Algarviana Ultra Trail will take place between Sagres and Alcoutim. The running length of the trail is 306 kilometers long. This trail will cross 10 municipalities within the Algarve for the duration of the trail. The total time to complete this trial will be 72 hours. This route should be completed on time, which is located between Forte do Beliche, in Sagres, and the Alcoutim pier.
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This event is considered the longest and most running event that stretches from the Algarve from the west side to the east side. Participants will be using Grande Route 13 located at Via Algarvuana. The director of the race has stated:
It is a unique event that showcases the history, culture, gastronomy, and nature of the Algarve, taking place during the designated low season for tourism, to combat seasonality in the region.
Officials have entered a total of 124 athletes who will be participating in this race. 96 participants will be running solo. 6 relay teams are formed which will be participating in this event. The race has a limit of 100 solo athletes and half of these athletes are foreigners. It has been stated that ALUT has gained more fans this year, which is why more than 800 people are expected for this year’s race. This figure also includes all the athletes, members of the support team, and the organization committee. The management of the ALUT team has stated:
Last year we had a total of 600 participants, a number that we expect to surpass this year, given the notoriety that the race/tour has had throughout its editions.
ALUT Race: The Longest Track For Running
ALUT is considered the longest track for running in Portugal. The race for this year will feature female elite for sports from across the world. This will make the race competition much more intense than usual. The route has been changed a lot since last year. The race for this year will be more difficult than the previous one due to changes in the route. It is constructed in such a way that some points will be marked as the highest points in the Algarve. These highest points are located in the municipality of Monchique which passes through areas of Madrinha, Picota, and Fóia. The organization stated:
This year we reached a record number of foreigners, with a percentage of over 40% of athletes from the four corners of the world, with emphasis on participants from Spain, France, Poland, and the United Kingdom.
One of the management chairmen, Bruno Rodrigues stated that ALUT will be a much more fun-filled event. This race will take the participants through various terrains of the Algarve. It is also a way to get in touch with the residents of different municipalities.
Race Track Will Have Rest Stops
Management of the Algarviana Ultra Trail (ALUT) racetrack has established 10 life bases at different intervals throughout the track. These life bases will act as a resting place for the participants. It will have facilities to have a few drinks to keep yourself hydrated for the route. There will be food as well as other products from different regions. This is where participants can meet the local people and interact with them. This year’s ALUT will establish a logistics base in the city of Faro. This year, the race will cover several municipalities such as:
- Castro Marim
- Loulé
- Silves
- Alcoutim
- Castro Marim
- Vila do Bispo
- Lagos
- Alportel
- Tavira
- Monchique
- São Brás de
The ALUT event is organized by the Algarve Trail Running (ATR) organization. The race is set to begin on 28 November at 2:30 pm and end on 1 December at 2:30 pm. The beginning point of the race is Forte do Beliche, in Sagres. Similarly, the ending point of the race will be located at the pier of Castro Marim.
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