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MIUT - Madeira Island Ultra-Trail
Porto Moniz, Portugal
April 24, 2027 to April 25, 2027Date confirmed
110 km80 km56 km40 km+1
ForestIsland+5
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Running in Madeira
7 verified events (2 confirmed dates) and 27 races in Madeira with course maps and elevation profiles.
Events72 confirmed dates
Competitions27Races & courses
Distances8 - 110 kmCourse distance range
Max. Elevation Gain+7,368 m D+Course elevation profile
Selected Events
Featured Events & Highlights
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Ultra X Madeira
Machico, Portugal
October 30, 2027 to October 31, 2027Date confirmed
110 km60 km50 km25 km
IslandNature & Off-Road+5
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Ultra Trail de Madeire (Madeira Ultra)
Ponta do Pargo, Portugal
Date to be announcedDate TBA
83 km50 km30 km15 km+1
IslandNature & Off-Road+4
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Ecotrail Funchal-Madeira Island
Funchal, Portugal
Date to be announcedDate TBA
85 km45 km30 km15 km
Nature & Off-RoadSeaside & Coast+4
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Funchal Marathon
Funchal, Portugal
Date to be announcedDate TBA
42.2 km21.1 km8 km
Seaside & CoastPoint-to-Point+3
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Porto da Cruz Natura
Porto da Cruz, Portugal
Date to be announcedDate TBA
50 km25 km12 km
Seaside & CoastIsland+4
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Porto Santo Nature Trail
Porto Santo, Portugal
Date to be announcedDate TBA
42 km21 km13 km
IslandSeaside & Coast+3
Dates & Schedule
Race Calendar
April 2027
| Date | Event | Location | Disciplines | Distances |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 24, 2027 - Apr 25, 2027 | MIUT - Madeira Island Ultra-Trail | Porto Moniz, Madeira, PT | Trail Running | 110 km80 km56 km40 km |
October 2027
| Date | Event | Location | Disciplines | Distances |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 30, 2027 - Oct 31, 2027 | Ultra X Madeira | Machico, Madeira, PT | Trail Running | 110 km60 km50 km25 km |
Date to be announced
| Date | Event | Location | Disciplines | Distances |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Date to be announced | Ultra Trail de Madeire (Madeira Ultra) | Ponta do Pargo, Madeira, PT | Trail Running | 83 km50 km30 km15 km |
| Date to be announced | Ecotrail Funchal-Madeira Island | Funchal, Madeira, PT | Trail Running | 85 km45 km30 km15 km |
| Date to be announced | Funchal Marathon | Funchal, Madeira, PT | Road Running | 42.2 km21.1 km8 km |
| Date to be announced | Porto da Cruz Natura | Porto da Cruz, Madeira, PT | Trail Running | 50 km25 km12 km |
| Date to be announced | Porto Santo Nature Trail | Porto Santo, Madeira, PT | Trail Running | 42 km21 km13 km |
Events by Month
Overview & Route Character
The region of Madeira (Europe, Portugal) is represented in the RunningCompass catalog with 7 public events and 27 individual races, including 2 events with confirmed dates for the 2026-2027 season. Core disciplines include Trail Running and Road Running. Key host locations include Porto Moniz, Machico, Ponta do Pargo, and Funchal. Notable events in the selection include MIUT - Madeira Island Ultra-Trail, Ultra X Madeira, and Ultra Trail de Madeire (Madeira Ultra).
Race distances span from 8 km to 110 km, reaching up to +7,368 m of elevation gain on the most demanding courses. Every race listed for Madeira includes an interactive MapLibre course map powered by OpenStreetMap, a high-resolution SVG elevation profile with gradient telemetry, and a direct GPX track download.
Questions & Answers
Frequently asked questions (FAQ)
How many running events and races take place in Madeira?
RunningCompass currently lists 7 verified events with 27 individual races in Madeira. A total of 2 events have confirmed upcoming dates, while additional annual editions include full course and distance specifications. Notable events in the selection include MIUT - Madeira Island Ultra-Trail, Ultra X Madeira, and Ultra Trail de Madeire (Madeira Ultra).
What disciplines and race distances are offered in Madeira?
Events in Madeira focus on Trail Running and Road Running. Course distances range from 8 km entry-level races up to 110 km endurance challenges. Primary host cities and towns include Porto Moniz, Machico, Ponta do Pargo, and Funchal.
What is the course profile, terrain, and elevation gain like in Madeira?
The most selective courses in Madeira climb up to +7,368 m of positive elevation gain. Each event page provides exact altitude range, ascent (+m), descent (-m), average and maximum gradient, an interactive course map, and a downloadable GPX file.
How can I find dates and register for running events in Madeira?
The monthly race calendar on this page groups all confirmed dates chronologically alongside annual events awaiting their next date announcement. Use the discipline, distance, and month links or switch to the interactive map view (/en/events?view=map) to inspect individual event profiles and official organizer registration links.