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Ultra Skyrunning Madeira 2026

Sat, June 13, 2026
1,50 € — 50 €
6 races

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Event summary

Ultra Skyrunning Madeira 2026 is a skyrunning event taking place on June 12-13, 2026, in Santana, Portugal. The event features six competitive races including the Madeira SkyRace (52 km, 4055 m elevation gain), Santana Sky Race (22 km, 1876 m elevation gain), Santana KM Vertical (approx. 4.8 km with 1000 m vertical gain), Furão Sky Race (12 km, 756 m elevation gain), Santana Sky Sprint (1.3 km, 370 m elevation gain), and a kids race with distances from 500 m to 1800 m for ages 6 to 14.

The Madeira SkyRace is part of the Portuguese Cup for the modality and the Santana KM Vertical is included in the national and international calendar for the discipline. The races are open to all participants meeting age and medical requirements, with categories for youth, juniors, seniors, veterans, and kids. The courses traverse mountainous terrain around Santana with significant elevation gains and technical challenges.

The event offers a festive and competitive atmosphere with prize money for top finishers, team classifications, and a dedicated kids race, making it suitable for a wide range of athletes and families.

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Age categories/divisions:
• KIDS Open – Up to 6 years
• KIDS2 – 7 to 8 years
• KIDS2 – 9 to 10 years
• KIDS3 – 11 to 12 years
• KIDS4 – 13 to 14 years
• Iniciados M/F – 15 to 16 years
• Juvenis M/F – 17 to 18 years
• Juniores M/F – 19 to 20 years
• Sub 23 M/F – 21 to 23 years
• Seniores M/F – 24 to 39 years
• Veteranos M40/F40 – 40 to 44 years
• Veteranos M45/F45 – 45 to 49 years
• Veteranos M50/F50 – 50 to 54 years
• Veteranos M55/F55 – 55 to 59 years
• Veteranos M60/F60 – 60 to 64 years
• Veteranos M65/F65 – 65 to 69 years
• Veteranos M70/F70 – 70 to 74 years
• Veteranos M75/F75 – 75 years and older

Start/finish locations: All races start and finish near Câmara Municipal de Santana, except Furão Sky Race starts at Quinta do Furão hotel and Santana Sky Sprint starts at Calhau da Rocha do Navio.

Start times per category/distance:
• Santana Sky Sprint (SSS) – June 10, 2026, at 10:00
• Santana KM Vertical (SVK) – June 12, 2026, at 09:00
• Madeira SkyRace (MSR) – June 13, 2026, at 06:00
• Santana Sky Race (SSR) – June 13, 2026, at 09:30 (to be confirmed)
• Furão Sky Race (FSR) – June 13, 2026, at 10:00 (to be confirmed)
• KIDS Santana Sky Race (KIDS) – June 13, 2026, at 16:00 (to be confirmed)

Cut-off times:
• MSR – 12 hours
• SVK – 2 hours 15 minutes
• SSR – 6 hours
• FSR – 4 hours
• SSS – 1 hour
• KIDS – 1 hour

Participants limit:
• Madeira Sky Race – 300
• Santana KM Vertical – 200
• Santana Sky Race – 300
• Furão Sky Race – 300
• Santana Sky Sprint – 200
• KIDS – 170

Registration deadline: May 31, 2026

Surface types: Mountain terrain with significant elevation gain and technical sections

Course format: Semi-autonomous mountain races with marked routes and control points

Race routes:
• MSR: 52 km, 4055 m elevation gain
• SSR: 22 km, 1876 m elevation gain
• SVK: approx. 4.8 km, 1000 m vertical gain
• FSR: 12 km, 756 m elevation gain
• SSS: 1.3 km, 370 m elevation gain
• KIDS: distances from 500 m to 1800 m by age group

Timing method: Electronic timing chip with control points

Toilets and aid station placement: Aid stations with liquids and solids at marked points; medical and safety posts along the course

Prizes: Monetary prizes for top 10 overall in MSR, top 3 in SVK and SSR; medals for finishers; team awards for MSR

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Santana, Madeira

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🎽 Athlete kit: race bib, GPS tracker for MSR, event t-shirt (one per athlete regardless of number of races entered)
🏅 Finisher prize: finisher medal
⏱️ Timing + electronic chip timing with control points
🛟 Safety support: medical teams at control points, first aid stations, emergency contact on bib
🛡️ Insurance: personal accident and liability insurance included in registration fee
🥤 Aid stations: solid and liquid nutrition at designated points along the courses
🚌 Transport between zones: transport from nearest accessible vehicle point to finish in case of abandonment

Yes, the KIDS Santana Sky Race is for children aged 6 to 14 years, divided into age categories with distances from 500 m to 1800 m. Parental authorization and medical certificate are required for minors.

Registration must be done exclusively through the event website. Payment is required within 3 days of registration. The registration period is from February 14 to May 31, 2026.

Participants must be at least 18 years old for MSR and SSR races. For SVK and SSS, athletes must be at least 16 years old by the end of 2026. For FSR, minimum age is 14 years. Minors require medical certificate and parental authorization.

The Madeira SkyRace is 52 km with 4055 meters of positive elevation gain.

Yes, mandatory equipment includes race bib, hydration container (minimum 1L for MSR, 0.5L for SSR), thermal blanket, waterproof jacket with hood, whistle, cup (minimum 12 cl), headlamp with spare batteries, and others as specified in the regulations.

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