Porto Moniz, Madeira, Madeira, Portugal · Friday, April 23, 2027

Madeira Island Ultra Trail

167 days away

110 km Distance

7,200 m Climbing

10.0 Grit · Elite / extreme

32.8667° N, 17.1667° W© OpenFreeMap © OpenMapTiles Data from OpenStreetMap

What the course asks

Climbing rate 65 m / km Mountain. Significant climbing. Steep sections will require power hiking.

Time limit 32 hours 17:27 min/km average. Generous. Walkable throughout for most of the field. Among the most forgiving 100K cut-offs we track. Measured against 233 races of the same distance. Cut-off calculator →

Field size ~338 Large. Rarely out of sight of another runner.

DUV results for the 2025 edition (116km) — finishers only. Starters are not published, so the field was at least this big and no finish rate can be given.

Typical conditions, April

Daytime high 18°C

Night low 17°C

Rainfall Dry — rain unlikely

Daylight 13 h 13 m of light

Regional 2001-2020 average for April — NASA POWER, grid elevation 30 m. Not a forecast.

The Aid Station

Course-specific beta from the community

⛰️ terrain

This is a mountain course. Poles are highly recommended for the sustained climbs.

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👟 gear

With mountain terrain, choose a shoe with aggressive lugs (5mm+) for optimal performance.

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🥤 nutrition

For 100km+ efforts, prioritize real food at aid stations to prevent palate fatigue.

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Gear for this race

Chosen for 110 km of mountain with 7,200 m of ascent.

Trail Running Shoes65 m of climb per kilometre — grip and rock protection before cushioning.
Race NutritionPast 110 km the palate quits before the legs do — carry more than one flavour.
Hydration VestsPole attachment and chest-strap stability on steep ground.
Trekking Poles7,200 m of ascent to walk up.
HeadlampsA 32 h limit puts you out there after dark.

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