GlobalLimits São Tomé – The Hemisphere Crossing
The islands of São Tomé and Príncipe in the Gulf of Guinea offer a glimpse into forgotten plantations, elegantly built colonial houses, the spectacular tubular Pico Cão Grande, colorful natural beauty in the jungle, and unspoiled beaches.
The race is an unique challenge to run through the archipelago, crossing cocoa and coffee plantations, witnessing the island’s unusual histories, and camping on idyllic beaches where five species of marine turtles still lay their eggs when in season.
The race course is projected to be 200km held in 6 stages with a total elevation gain of 6000 m and 130 km in 6 stages, with a total elevation gain of 3000 m. The 200km and 130km race will start and finish at the same location, just that the 130km participants run a short cut every stage.
The Course
The Course is mainly on trails with rocky or grass-covered ground, gravel or forest soil. Only in very few cases will there be asphalted ground. The course is mostly profiled with some modest ascents and descents.
You will pass through numerous small villages, lonely beaches, cocoa-, coffee- and palm oil plantations during the race. If you want to prepare for the race and want to watch a video animation of the stages, then click this link.
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