The long 58.9km stage follows the southern coastline, featuring São Tomé’s deep, slippery jungles, plantations, river crossings, and local villages. Tonight’s camp is at the renowned Praia Grande - The Big Beach.

Those who pay attention will notice the iconic needle-shaped Pico Cão Grande emerging behind the campsite.

For the 120km participants, they first enjoy a hearty breakfast at Roça San Joao Angolares, before tacking the deep jungle of São Tomé south.

Congratulations to Japanese runner Yuya Takizawa, who broke the course record today, finishing in 5:53hr. Nearly all runners finished before sunset at 1800. Well done!

GlobalLimits São Tomé Stage 4 results:

58km

Men’s:

First: Yuya Takizawa/Japan

Second: Jackson Clementino/Sao Tomé

Third: Bjorn Van Camp/ Belgium

Women’s:

First: Teresa Lam/ Hongkong

Second: Claire Thevenet/ France

Third: Carmen Tyler/ UK

26km:

First: Roma Puisiene/ Lithuania

Tomorrow, the runner will cross the island again, this time from East to west, reaching the renowned Praia Piscina, or Swimming Pool Beach. There, they'll unwind and gear up for the final stage of the race

Stay tuned and follow our runners. Race result, photos, and daily race report available at www.global-Limits.com; Instagram @globallimits_running; and Facebook @GlobalLimits.