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AzBT_50 ULTRA<\/span><\/span><\/h1><\/header>

50km<\/span><\/span><\/h1><\/header>
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2159 D+<\/span><\/span><\/h1>
ELEVATION GAIN<\/div><\/header><\/div><\/div><\/div>

2282 D-<\/span><\/span><\/h1>
ELEVATION LOSS<\/div><\/header><\/div><\/div><\/div>

4 OUT. 2025<\/span><\/span><\/h1>
DATE<\/div><\/header><\/div><\/div><\/div>

08H00<\/span><\/span><\/h1>
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AGUALVA<\/span><\/span><\/h1>
DEPARTURE<\/div><\/header><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>
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AzBT\u00ae 50K \u2014 The Essence of the Challenge<\/strong><\/p>\n

The 50K race of the Azores Bravos Trail\u00ae is intense, technical, and deeply rooted in identity. It represents a serious challenge, ideal for those seeking a demanding yet balanced distance, where effort management is just as important as physical strength.<\/p>\n

The race starts in the parish of Agualva, in a rural setting that quickly gives way to natural terrain. In the very first kilometers, the course enters the island\u2019s volcanic heart with the passage through Algar do Carv\u00e3o. Descending into this dormant volcano is one of the most striking moments of the race, offering direct contact with Terceira\u2019s geology.<\/p>\n

Back on the surface, the route continues onto the Trilho dos Mist\u00e9rios Negros, one of the most emblematic segments of the event. The landscape shaped by the 1761 eruption, the uneven terrain, and the almost primordial atmosphere demand constant attention, balance, and endurance.<\/p>\n

As the race progresses, the challenge truly takes shape in the long ascent to Rocha do Chambre, the great symbol of the Azores Bravos Trail\u00ae. The climb is demanding and relentless, but the reward comes in the form of a wide, powerful view that more than compensates for the accumulated effort.<\/p>\n

The course then crosses Caldeira Guilherme Moniz, a vast pastoral landscape where contact with nature is constant. Further ahead, the ascent to Serra do Mori\u00e3o signals the approach to the final part of the race. From the top, views over Angra do Hero\u00edsmo, Monte Brasil, and the Atlantic reinforce the sense of achievement.<\/p>\n

The descent leads athletes directly into the heart of the city, along trails and historic streets, to the finish line at Parque Municipal do Relv\u00e3o. Completing the 50K of the Azores Bravos Trail\u00ae means embracing a demanding, intense, and deeply rewarding challenge.<\/p>\n

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