Ultra Madeira
Ponta Do Pargo, Portugal
05-06 Oct, 2024 (Sat - Sun)
Event size: 1000 - 4999 participants (Max 1000 participants)
Trail running
8 km, 15 km, 30 km, 50 km, 85 km
About the event
ULTRA MADEIRA is a simple concept: Cross the Island quickly by unifying both its eastern and western ends, passing through the mountain massifs as a challenge for lovers of the sport. The race will start at Ponta do Pargo Lighthouse (290m), a local heritage site, whose light will guide the athletes to the Forest Park of Fonte do Bispo (10.3km) where the first checkpoint is located at the beginning of the Paul da Serra plateau. Following a mix of roads, singletracks, and dirt roads, runners will then reach the Bica da Cana shelter house (28km) at the other end of the plateau. From there, they will descend to Encumeada, passing through a luxurious laurel forest (Unesco Heritage) along the PR17, part of the Nature 2000 Network. There, runners will find 900 downhill steps (the trademark of the path) at the Rocha do Passinho.The next checkpoint is at the Pico Ruivo (47.41km), the highest peak of the island (1861m). With good weather, runners will have the opportunity to see stunning views of Nun's Valley and Serra D'Água in the south and the São Vicente valley to the north. They will also come across caves carved by hand, used for protection in the past when the trail was used daily to connect the north and south of the island (São Vicente to Funchal).After the Pico Ruivo checkpoint, the runners will continue along the PR1 towards the 3rd highest peak of Madeira, Pico do Areeiro (1818m), one of the most challenging trails with a mix of tunnels, "via ferrata" steps, rock steps, viewpoints, and floating trails. After reaching the Pico Areeiro checkpoint (51.8km), they will enter the eastern mountain massif and make their way to the Poço da Neve, where ice was kept in the past and brought to Funchal for use in the hospital and hotels. The next checkpoint is at Poiso (58.6km), followed by Portela (67.4km), Casa das Funduras shelter (73km), and Levada do Caniçal (water channel for irrigation). Finally, the last checkpoint is located at the entrance to Pico do Facho (80.8km) before the final descent to the fisherman's village of Caniçal. Along the way, runners will find beautiful dirt roads and singletracks, with views of the blue Atlantic Ocean to their right. At the end of the descent, a hand-made stone bridge signals the approach of the finish line. After a final run along the promenade, runners will reach the Whale Museum (85.1km) to complete their journey! Remember to take only footprints with you.
Races offered by this event
15km
05 Oct, 2024 (Sat)
Trail running
15 km
340 m of elevation gain
920 m of elevation drop
Solo
On site
Trail
Extreme
Mountain range
Island
Nature
Scenic
85 km
05 Oct, 2024 (Sat)
Trail running
85 km
3800 m of elevation gain
4100 m of elevation drop
UTMB qualifier
Solo
On site
Trail
Extreme
Mountain range
Island
Scenic
Nature
30 km
05 Oct, 2024 (Sat)
Trail running
30 km
1360 m of elevation gain
1360 m of elevation drop
UTMB qualifier
Solo
On site
Trail
Extreme
Mountain range
Island
Scenic
Nature
50 km
05 Oct, 2024 (Sat)
Trail running
50 km
2000 m of elevation gain
3070 m of elevation drop
UTMB qualifier
Solo
On site
Trail
Extreme
Mountain range
Island
Scenic
Nature
8 km
06 Oct, 2024 (Sun)
Trail running
8 km
310 m of elevation gain
390 m of elevation drop
Solo
On site
Trail
Extreme
Mountain range
Island
Scenic
Nature
Course details
Start address
Caminho do Farol, 9385 Ponta do Pargo, PortugalFinish address
Largo de São Sebastião, 9200 Caniçal, PortugalRoute map
What’s included in entry
These are included in your entry
Finisher medal
Custom bib number
Toilets
Goodie bag
Shuttle to Start Line
E-certificate/e-diploma
Nutrition Stations
Parking
Drink Stations
Bag drop
Timing chip (single use)
Shower
Accident insurance
Medical Assistance
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