Ultra X Madeira 2025
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- Next eventย :ย 1 Sat โ November 2, 2025Date confirmed
The event in a few words
In 1418, lost Portuguese sailors stumbled upon a paradise island after days adrift at sea โต๏ธ. They named this place "Madeira," meaning "wood" in Portuguese, due to the abundance of timber ๐ชต. How about embarking on an adventure yourself? โ๏ธ Welcome to the island of towering peaks, cliffs plunging into the Atlantic, and dense laurel forests listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site ๐ฎ. To explore the island in all its glory, join the Ultra X Madeira, a perfect event for trail enthusiasts and elevation gains ๐.
Your November is bound to be unforgettable! ๐ Ultra X Madeira is your ticket to a mind-blowing adventure amid a breathtaking volcanic landscape ๐จ. On the agenda: 4 distances, ensuring everyone gets their fair share of challenge ๐ฅต. If you're a fearless extreme runner, take on the 110 km to be completed over two days ๐. With its 3,685 mD+, this course will test both your mental and physical strength ๐ฆต. Looking for something slightly less daunting? The event offers a 60 km with equally challenging elevation (yes, it's tough ๐ตโ๐ซ), a 50 km with 2,815 mD+, or a 25 km that, despite its "modest" 1,970 mD+, will remind you that in Madeira, everything is uphill! Starting from the charming little town of Machico in the east, where you can make yourself at home, you'll embark on this tropical journey ๐ฆ. The routes will have you winding along the famous levadas, the 2,000 km long irrigation network ๐ง carving narrow paths through the island ๐ค๏ธ. Emerged in the 16th century, this network was developed to boost sugarcane agriculture, the "white gold" of the era ๐พ. Water from the northern slopes was transported to the southern crops ๐ค. This route leads you through Madeira's most scenic landscapes ๐. If youโre afraid of heights, take a deep breath: some ridges are so steep that the Atlantic Ocean seems to want to swallow the cliffs ๐จ.
The adventure concludes in Machico, right where it all began ๐. Once there, explore the surroundings and indulge in the local cuisine ๐. True to form, even Madeira's wines are adventurers ๐งโ๐พ. The renowned Madeira wine owes its unique taste to a transportation mishap: in the 16th century, barrels shipped to colonies heated up under the tropical sun in ship holds ๐, only to return back to the sender... The result? A caramelized nectar now emblematic ๐ท. But Madeira is celebrated for more than just wine โ. After such exertion, reward yourself with another local specialty: espetadas, ultra-fresh fish, or the exotic fruits growing everywhere ๐ฅญ. Before leaving, save some energy for the island's most unusual attraction: the wicker sled ride in Funchal ๐ท. These quirky contraptions race down two kilometers of asphalt at high speed, steered by two burly men in straw hats ๐. It's a little thrill post-ultra, just to mix up the adrenaline rush โก๏ธ.
So, are you ready to conquer Madeiraโs peaks? โฐ๏ธ
4 reasons to join this race
A distance for every taste
110โkmTOP
60โkm
50โkm
25โkm
- 1 Sat, 5:00 AM โ November 2, 2025 at 7:00 AM
- Elevation gainย :ย 3685mD+
- 1 loopx110โkm
- Saturday, November 1, 2025 at 5:00 AM
- Elevation gainย :ย 3685mD+
- Sunday, November 2, 2025 at 7:00 AM
- Elevation gainย :ย 2815mD+ / 2824mD-
- 1 loopx50โkm
- Sunday, November 2, 2025
- Elevation gainย :ย 1970mD+
A few more words
The 25 km course connects Sao Jorge in the north of the island to Machico ๐.
Frequently asked questions (FAQ)
You can pick up your bib:
On Friday, October 31, 2025, from 6 PM to 8 PM during your check-in at Forum Machico.
On Saturday, November 1, 2025, between 6 PM and 8 PM for the 50 km and 25 km races.
The races will start at:
110 km and 60 km: Forum Machico, on Saturday, November 1, 2025, at 5 AM.
50 km: Juncos Stadium, Sao Vicente, on Sunday, November 2, 2025, at 7 AM.
25 km: Calhau de Sรฃo Jorge, on Sunday (time TBA).
Yes, refreshment points are approximately every 10 km, providing water, shelter, and medical support if needed.
Yes, here it is:
110 km:
Running pack
Minimum 1.5 L hydration system
Waterproof jacket with hood
Warm change of clothing (mid-layer)
High-quality headlamp + spare batteries (or second lamp)
Whistle
Survival blanket
Survival bag (not just 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 of at least 15 cl (bottles/flasks not accepted)
Waterproof pants (in extreme conditions)
Gloves (in extreme conditions)
To leave at the camp: warm evening jacket, sleeping bag (4-10ยฐC at night), sleeping pad
Highly recommended: poles, sunglasses, cap, sunscreen, buff, external battery, beanie, local SIM card, wipes, UK plug adapter, earplugs.
60 km:
Running pack
Minimum 1.5 L hydration system
Waterproof jacket with hood
Warm change of clothing
Headlamp + spare batteries (or second lamp)
Whistle
Survival 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 of at least 15 cl
Waterproof pants (in extreme conditions)
Gloves (in extreme conditions)
To leave at the camp: warm evening jacket, sleeping bag (4-10ยฐC at night), sleeping pad
Highly recommended: poles, sunglasses, cap, sunscreen, buff, external battery, beanie, local SIM card, wipes, UK plug adapter, earplugs.
50 km:
Running pack
Minimum 1.5 L hydration system
Waterproof jacket with hood
Warm change of clothing
Headlamp + spare batteries (or second lamp)
Whistle
Survival 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 of at least 15 cl
Waterproof pants (in extreme conditions)
Gloves (in extreme conditions)
Highly recommended: poles, sunglasses, cap, sunscreen, buff, external battery, beanie, local SIM card, wipes, UK plug adapter, earplugs.
25 km:
Running pack
Minimum 1.5 L hydration system
Waterproof jacket with hood
Headlamp + spare batteries (or second lamp)
Whistle
Survival blanket
Charged phone with GPX track
Paper copy of insurance with emergency contact and policy number
Personal cup of at least 15 cl
Waterproof pants (in extreme conditions)
Gloves (in 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 will be transported by the race organizers between the start, the camping site, and the finish line. It should be a waterproof duffle bag.
A running pack: the one you will carry each day. This bag must be large enough to hold the mandatory kit items.
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
Complete assistance and safety
Option to purchase photos
UTMB World Series indexed race (100K category)
Finishers' medal
Award ceremony
GPS tracker
Campsite spot (Friday night)
Bus transfer back 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
Complete assistance and safety
Option to purchase photos
UTMB World Series indexed race (50K category)
Finishers' medal
Award ceremony
Campsite spot (Friday night)
Bus transfer back 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
Complete assistance and safety
Option to purchase photos
UTMB World Series indexed race (50K category)
Finishers' medal
Award ceremony
Campsite spot (Friday night)
Bus transfer back 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
Complete assistance and safety
Option to purchase photos
UTMB World Series indexed race (25K category)
Finishers' medal
Award ceremony
Campsite spot (Friday night)
Bus transfer back to Machico after the event
The time limits are generous. You will have between 2.5 to 4 hours to complete each 10 km section.
If you do not complete a stage, you can participate in the next edition of the race at half price. However, you will not receive a medal or an official result.
You can check the race rules here
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