Ultra Madeira
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Trail Running in Madeira
The Ultra Madeira event, organized by the Associação de Atletismo da Região Autónoma da Madeira (AARAM), returns for its ninth edition on October 3 and 4, 2026. This trail running event takes place across the island of Madeira with a focus on environmental respect. It serves as the opening competition for the 2026-27 Madeira Trail Circuit.
The event offers five distinct race distances, primarily following linear formats across the island's terrain:
- 92 km (Ultra Madeira) with 4570 meters of positive altitude gain.
- 55 km (Ultra 60K) with 3010 meters of positive altitude gain.
- 30 km (Trail 30K) with 1575 meters of positive altitude gain.
- 17 km (Trail 15K) with 460 meters of positive altitude gain.
- 8 km (Mini Trail) with 290 meters of positive altitude gain.
Participants can collect their race numbers in the days leading up to the event at the AARAM Headquarters in the Câmara de Lobos Stadium or at the Casa da Música de Machico. The competition brings together runners to explore the diverse landscapes of Madeira through varied elevations and distances. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
