Portugal · Madeira
Ultra Madeira
Distance
61 km
Date
October 4, 2026
Entry fee
55 EUR
€ / km
€0.90
Madeira endurance week: big climbs, humid jungle trail, and island logistics that feel like an adventure.
Elevation and Terrain
Total Meters
3780m
D+/KM
61.97m/km
For context, the Tor des Géants 330 loop has 73 D+/km.
Avg Uphill Gradient
20.4%
Avg Downhill Gradient
-18.4%
Uphill gradient distribution
Route Profile
Analysed 2026-05-02Terrain breakdown
Terrain
Climbs
Top climbs
8.6 km · 1320 m gain
starts km 0 · avg 15.3% · max 84.0%
4.4 km · 831 m gain
starts km 24 · avg 18.8% · max 60.6%
1.7 km · 379 m gain
starts km 21 · avg 21.8% · max 119.2%
Top descents
17.3 km · 1054 m drop
starts km 33 · avg -6.1% · max -49.7%
3.3 km · 676 m drop
starts km 15 · avg -20.7% · max -73.6%
3.8 km · 494 m drop
starts km 57 · avg -13.0% · max -57.1%
4th in the DTR Database: Why Ultra Madeira 61K Is One of the Steepest Races in Europe
Q: How hard is the Ultra Madeira 61K? A: Among the most demanding 60km-range races in Europe. The GPX elevation density ranks 4th of ~390 DTR-analysed distances; the average uphill gradient of 20.39% ranks 6th — the average climbing step is at hands-on-knees gradient. Only 9.3% of the course is flat. The race opens with 8.61km gaining 1,320m with no warm-up. Use GPX elevation (5,657m) for preparation — the official 3,780m underestimates actual gain by ~50%.
Course Profile — An 8.61km Opening Climb, Levada Jungle, and 10km of 20%+ Gradient
Q: Is the Ultra Madeira 61K a UTMB qualifier? A: Yes — UTMB-indexed as a 50K race category (classified as 'Ultra 50KM' in 2024 edition). ITRA race ID 91133. Confirm current UTMB points before entering if qualification is the primary goal.
~€0.90/km for a Top-5 Race by Elevation Density: Ultra Madeira's Extreme Value
Q: How much does Ultra Madeira 61K cost? A: Approximately €55 / ~€0.90/km at 2025 pricing, this is a 2025 placeholder from external research, not confirmed from official registration. 2026 registration expected to open April–May 2026; verify actual pricing at en.ultratrailmadeiraisland.com.
Getting to Madeira: Funchal, October Island Conditions, and Trail Running Off the Tourist Map
Q: When does the 2026 Ultra Madeira 61K take place? A: October 4, 2026. The race is held annually in early October on Madeira island, Portugal. The 2026 edition is the 10th running.
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)
