Portugal · Madeira
Ultra Madeira 100K: Crossing Madeira Island West to East, Measured
Informations clés
Distance
100 km
Date
Droit d’inscription
70 EUR
€ / km
€0.70
Madeira endurance week: big climbs, humid jungle trail, and island logistics that feel like an adventure.
Ultra Madeira 100K is a point-to-point mountain trail race traversing Madeira island from west to east — Ponta do Pargo Lighthouse to Caniçal — first contested at 100km in the 2025 (9th) edition, starting at 2:00 AM on October 4. The course covers 100km with 5,460m of gain (54.6 m/km) through laurisilva jungle, levadas, and over Madeira's highest peaks — Pico Ruivo (1,861m) and Pico do Areeiro (1,818m). The average uphill gradient of 16.89% is estimated in the top ~5% of the DTR database for sustained ascent steepness. The race opens with an 11.13km climb from km 0 in pre-dawn darkness; the defining late-race challenge is Climb 3 at km 66.72 — 824m over 4.41km at 18.68% average — after 67km. Entry costs approximately €0.70/km (€70, 2025 placeholder). Madeira Airport (FNC) is approximately 65 minutes from the start. Free entry for ITRA Performance Index ≥800 (men) / ≥650 (women). It suits highly experienced mountain ultra runners comfortable with technical pre-dawn traverses of a sub-tropical island.
Élévation et Terrain
Mètres totaux
5,460m
D+/KM
54.6m/km
Pour référence, le Tor des Géants 330 km a 73 D+/km.
Pente montante moyenne
16.9%
Pente descendante moyenne
-17.5%
Distribution du gradient de montée
| 2–5% | 7.6 km | |
|---|---|---|
| 5–10% | 9.4 km | |
| 10–15% | 8.9 km | |
| 15–20% | 5.4 km | |
| 20%+ | 13 km |
Profil de parcours
AnalysedDétail du terrain
| 42.7% | Montée |
|---|---|
| 14.4% | Plat |
| 42.9% | Descente |
Terrain
Ascensions
Principales montées
| Rank | Length | Elevation gain | Start km | Average gradient | Max gradient |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 9.6 km · 1378 m gain starts km 42 · avg 14.4% · max 76.8% | ||||
| 2 | 11.1 km · 980 m gain starts km 0 · avg 8.8% · max 36.3% | ||||
| 3 | 4.4 km · 824 m gain starts km 67 · avg 18.7% · max 58.7% |
Principales descentes
| Rank | Length | Elevation drop | Start km | Average gradient | Max gradient |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 16.7 km · 1030 m drop starts km 76 · avg -6.2% · max -44.5% | ||||
| 2 | 5.6 km · 737 m drop starts km 26 · avg -13.1% · max -61% | ||||
| 3 | 4.4 km · 694 m drop starts km 35 · avg -16% · max -50.1% |
Ultra Madeira 100K: Crossing Madeira Island West to East, Measured
Why Ultra Madeira 100K Is One of Europe's Steepest Century Races: 16.89% Average Uphill▼
Q: How hard is the Ultra Madeira 100K? A: Among the most demanding 100km races in Europe by gradient. Average uphill of 16.89% estimated top ~5% of the DTR database. Opens with an 11.13km climb from km 0 in pre-dawn darkness; peaks over Madeira's highest summits; delivers Climb 3 at km 66.72 (18.68% average) after 67km. Only 14.4% flat. Note: the 100km format was first run in 2025; confirm 2026 format (Finishers.com shows 83km).
Course Profile — An 11km Pre-Dawn Opener, Pico Ruivo at 1,861m, and the km 66 Climb That Finishes Legs▼
Q: Is Ultra Madeira 100K a UTMB or ITRA qualifier? A: ITRA-indexed (4 points confirmed for 2017 85km; 2025/2026 100km TBC). UTMB indexing not explicitly confirmed for the 100km format. Confirm current status before entering if qualification is the primary goal.
€0.70/km for an ITRA 4-Point Island Traverse: Ultra Madeira's Value and the 2AM Demand▼
Q: How much does Ultra Madeira 100K cost? A: Approximately €70 / ~€0.70/km at 2025 pricing is the placeholder for now. 2026 registration expected April–May 2026; verify from official site. Free entry for ITRA Performance Index ≥800 (men) / ≥650 (women) and previous winners.
From Ponta do Pargo to Caniçal: The Madeira Logistics Guide for an Atlantic Island Ultra▼
Q: When does the 2026 Ultra Madeira 100K take place? A: CRITICAL: Finishers.com lists the 2026 format as 83km — not 100km. The DTR date is October 4, 2026, but the distance format for 2026 is unconfirmed. The 100km format was first run in 2025. Confirm the 2026 format from en.ultratrailmadeiraisland.com before booking travel.
Fichiers de course
Logistique
Aéroport le plus proche
Madeira (FNC)
Notes
Start: ~20–60 min depending on start town (TODO: verify 100K start/finish) / Public transport: island buses possible but race shuttles commonly used; car helpful / Accommodation: strong in Funchal; limited in remote areas; book early (spring)
