Portugal · Madeira
Ultra Madeira
Distance
100 km
Date
October 4, 2026
Entry fee
70 EUR
€ / km
€0.70
Madeira endurance week: big climbs, humid jungle trail, and island logistics that feel like an adventure.
Elevation and Terrain
Total Meters
5460m
D+/KM
54.6m/km
For context, the Tor des Géants 330 loop has 73 D+/km.
Avg Uphill Gradient
16.9%
Avg Downhill Gradient
-17.5%
Uphill gradient distribution
Route Profile
Analysed 2026-05-02Terrain breakdown
Terrain
Climbs
Top climbs
9.6 km · 1378 m gain
starts km 42 · avg 14.4% · max 76.8%
11.1 km · 980 m gain
starts km 0 · avg 8.8% · max 36.3%
4.4 km · 824 m gain
starts km 67 · avg 18.7% · max 58.7%
Top descents
16.7 km · 1030 m drop
starts km 76 · avg -6.2% · max -44.5%
5.6 km · 737 m drop
starts km 26 · avg -13.1% · max -61.0%
4.3 km · 694 m drop
starts km 35 · avg -16.0% · max -50.1%
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.
Race files
Logistics
Nearest airport
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)
