Ultra X Madeira 2026

You can pick up your race bib:

• On Friday, October 30, 2026, at the Machico Forum from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM for the 110 km multi-stage, 110 km single-stage, and 60 km races, and from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM for the 50 km and 25 km races.

• On Saturday, October 31, 2026, between 6:00 PM and 8:00 PM for the 50 km and 25 km races.

The races will start at:

• 110 km and 60 km: start from the Machico Forum on Saturday, October 31, 2026, at 5:00 AM.

• 50 km: Juncos Stadium, Sao Vicente, on Sunday, November 1, 2026, at 7:00 AM.

• 25 km: Calhau de São Jorge on Sunday (time to be announced).

Yes, aid stations are planned approximately every 10 km, where you can find water, shelter, and medical support if needed.

Yes, the required gear includes:

110 km:

• Running pack

• Hydration system with a minimum capacity of 1.5 L

• Waterproof jacket with hood

• Warm change of clothes (mid-layer)

• Quality headlamp + spare batteries (or a second lamp)

• Whistle

• Emergency blanket

• Survival bag (not a blanket)

• Emergency food supply (min. 800 kcal)

• Charged phone with GPX track

• Electrolyte solutions

• Paper copy of insurance with emergency contact and policy number

• Personal cup minimum 15 cl (bottles/flasks not accepted)

• Waterproof pants (if extreme conditions)

• Gloves (if extreme conditions)

• To leave at the camp: a warm jacket for the evening, sleeping bag (4-10°C at night), sleeping mat

• Highly recommended: poles, sunglasses, cap, sunscreen, buff, external battery, beanie, local sim card, wipes, UK plug adapter, earplugs.

60 km:

• Running pack

• Hydration system with a minimum capacity of 1.5 L

• Waterproof jacket with hood

• Warm change of clothes

• Headlamp + spare batteries (or a second lamp)

• Whistle

• Emergency blanket

• Survival bag

• Emergency food supply (min. 800 kcal)

• Charged phone with GPX track

• Electrolyte solutions

• Paper copy of insurance with emergency contact and policy number

• Personal cup minimum 15 cl

• Waterproof pants (if extreme conditions)

• Gloves (if extreme conditions)

• To leave at the camp: a warm jacket for the evening, sleeping bag (4-10°C at night), sleeping mat

• Highly recommended: poles, sunglasses, cap, sunscreen, buff, external battery, beanie, local sim card, wipes, UK plug adapter, earplugs.

50 km:

• Running pack

• Hydration system with a minimum capacity of 1.5 L

• Waterproof jacket with hood

• Warm change of clothes

• Headlamp + spare batteries (or a second lamp)

• Whistle

• Emergency blanket

• Survival bag

• Emergency food supply (min. 800 kcal)

• Charged phone with GPX track

• Electrolyte solutions

• Paper copy of insurance with emergency contact and policy number

• Personal cup minimum 15 cl

• Waterproof pants (if extreme conditions)

• Gloves (if extreme conditions)

• Highly recommended: poles, sunglasses, cap, sunscreen, buff, external battery, beanie, local sim card, wipes, UK plug adapter, earplugs.

25 km:

• Running pack

• Hydration system with a minimum capacity of 1.5 L

• Waterproof jacket with hood

• Headlamp + spare batteries (or a second lamp)

• Whistle

• Emergency blanket

• Charged phone with GPX track

• Paper copy of insurance with emergency contact and policy number

• Personal cup minimum 15 cl

• Waterproof pants (if extreme conditions)

• Gloves (if extreme conditions)

• Highly recommended: poles, sunglasses, cap, sunscreen, buff, external battery, beanie, local sim card, wipes, UK plug adapter, earplugs.

You are entitled to two bags for the weekend:

• A bag with a maximum weight of 10 kg. It will be transported between the start, camping, and finish lines by the race organizers. It must be a waterproof duffel bag.

• A running bag: the one you will carry every day. This bag must be large enough to carry the mandatory items on the gear list.

Your registration includes:

For the 110 km:

• Race entry

• Fully marked course

• Medical staff on the course and at the camping site

• Drinking water at checkpoints and hot water for meal preparation

• Full support and safety coverage

• Option to buy photos

• UTMB World Series indexed race (100K category)

• Finisher medal

• Award ceremony

• GPS tracker

• Camping spot (Friday night)

• Bus transfer to Machico after the event

For the 60 km:

• Race entry

• Fully marked course

• Medical staff on the course and at the camping site

• Drinking water at checkpoints and hot water for meal preparation

• Full support and safety coverage

• Option to buy photos

• UTMB World Series indexed race (50K category)

• Finisher medal

• Award ceremony

• Camping spot (Friday night)

• Bus transfer to Machico after the event

For the 50 km:

• Race entry

• Fully marked course

• Medical staff on the course and at the camping site

• Drinking water at checkpoints and hot water for meal preparation

• Full support and safety coverage

• Option to buy photos

• UTMB World Series indexed race (50K category)

• Finisher medal

• Award ceremony

• Camping spot (Friday night)

• Bus transfer to Machico after the event

For the 25 km:

• Race entry

• Fully marked course

• Medical staff on the course and at the camping site

• Drinking water at checkpoints and hot water for meal preparation

• Full support and safety coverage

• Option to buy photos

• UTMB World Series indexed race (25K category)

• Finisher medal

• Award ceremony

• Camping spot (Friday night)

• Bus transfer to Machico after the event

The time limits are generous. You will have between 2.5 and 4 hours to complete each 10 km section.

If you don't manage to complete a stage, you can participate in the following edition of the race at half price. However, you won't receive a medal or an official result.