MessengerADN Race Ponta do Sol
- Sun, November 22, 2026
- 17 € — 32 €
- 4 races
Registered directly with the organizer
Event summary
The ADN Race Ponta do Sol 2026 is a trail running event taking place on November 22, 2026, in the municipality of Ponta do Sol, Madeira. It features two races: a Long Trail of 25 km with 1100 m elevation gain and a Sprint Trail of 14 km with 800 m elevation gain.
The event is open to athletes aged between 16 and 75 years, both federated and non-federated, national and international. It is part of the Madeira Regional Trail Championship and limited to around 600 participants in total.
The courses traverse natural terrain including trails, levadas, forest roads, and some paved sections, offering scenic views and technical challenges. The race atmosphere emphasizes respect for nature and fair play, with strict rules on conduct and environmental care.
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Age categories/divisions:
• Sub-18 (16-17 years)
• Sub-20 (18-19 years)
• Sub-23 (20-22 years)
• Seniors M/F (23-34 years)
• Veterans M35/F35 (35-39 years)
• Veterans M40/F40 (40-44 years)
• Veterans M45/F45 (45-49 years)
• Veterans M50/F50 (50-54 years)
• Veterans M55/F55 (55-59 years)
• Veterans M60/F60 (60-64 years)
• Veterans M65/F65 (64-69 years)
• Veterans M70/F70 (70+ years)
Start/finish locations: Trail Longo starts at Fonte Coxo; Trail Sprint starts at Madalena do Mar promenade; both finish in the center of Ponta do Sol
Start times per category/distance:
• Trail Longo: 08:00
• Trail Sprint: 10:00
Cut-off times:
Trail Longo:
• Fajã Redonda (9.2 km): 2h
• Poços Jangão (14.3 km): 3h
• Ribeira (22.4 km): 5h
• Finish (25 km): 6h
Trail Sprint:
• Fonte Coxo (8.1 km): 2h30
• Ribeira (12.3 km): 3h
• Finish (14.9 km): 3h30
Bib pick-up time and location:
• Nov 20, 15:00–19:00 (Decathlon Funchal)
• Nov 21, 14:30–18:00 (Largo do Pelourinho, Ponta do Sol)
Participants limit: Approximately 600 total (250 Trail Longo, 350 Trail Sprint)
Registration deadline: October 26, 2026
Surface types: Natural terrain including trails, levadas, forest roads, some paved sections
Course format: Single stage trail races
Race routes:
• Trail Longo: 25 km, 1100 m elevation gain, starting at Fonte Coxo, passing Pomar Dom João, Cova Grande, Levada do Paul da Serra, Fajã Redonda, Levada do Techo, Levada Nova, Ribeira da Ponta do Sol, finishing in Ponta do Sol center
• Trail Sprint: 14 km, 800 m elevation gain, starting at Madalena do Mar promenade, passing Vereda dos Lombos, Eiras, Levada Nova dos Canhas, Fonte Coxo, Levada do Coronel, Ribeira da Ponta do Sol, finishing in Ponta do Sol center
Timing method: Electronic chip timing integrated in bib with manual backup
Toilets and aid station placement:
• Aid stations with liquids and solids at multiple points on both courses
Parking and shuttle details: Transport by bus to start areas and from abandonment points to finish
Prizes: Trophies for top 3 male and female overall and by age categories, team awards, and best local athlete awards; prize ceremony at 15:00 in Ponta do Sol center
Cancellation & refund policy: Refunds are allowed only until the end of the registration period and only for medical reasons with a doctor’s certificate. No refunds after registration closes. The event may be delayed or canceled due to adverse weather or other force majeure without refund.
Location
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Trail Run 25 km
Trail Run 14.9 km
Trail Run 25 km AARAM Federated
Trail Run 14.9 km AARAM Federated
Benefits
🛡️ Insurance: personal accident and civil liability insurance included
🥤 Aid stations: food and liquids provided at multiple points along the courses
⏱️ Timing + live results via electronic chip timing system
🛟 Safety support: first aid stations at some control points
🚌 Transport: bus transport to start and from abandonment points
🏅 Finisher prize: finisher souvenir
🎽 Athlete kit: bib with integrated chip
📋 Official race support and control points with staff
