MessengerVertical Costa Norte
- Fri, Sep 25 - Sun, Sep 27, 2026
- 12 € — 13 €
- 2 races
Registered directly with the organizer
Event summary
The Vertical Costa Norte is a Vertical Kilometer® skyrunning race taking place on September 27, 2026, in São Vicente, Madeira. The race features a steep ascent of approximately 840 meters elevation gain over a distance of about 3.7 kilometers, starting near the Igreja do Rosário and finishing at Levada da Ribeira do Inferno.
The event is open to all athletes aged 15 and older, both federated and non-federated, with classifications counting towards the National and Regional Vertical Championships for those with a valid FCMP sports license. The race offers a challenging uphill course with a time limit of two hours and thirty minutes, emphasizing respect for the environment and fair competition.
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Start/finish locations: Start at São Vicente near Igreja do Rosário (approx. 300m altitude), finish at Levada da Ribeira do Inferno (1,135m altitude)
Start times per category/distance: All participants start simultaneously at 09:00
Cut-off times: Maximum time to complete the race is 2 hours and 30 minutes
Bib pick-up time and location: September 25, 09:30–21:30 at Decathlon Funchal – Azinhaga do Poço do Barral, n.º 14, Freguesia S. Martinho, 9000-638 Funchal
Participants limit: 150 participants plus 10 reserved places for the organizer
Registration deadline: September 20, 2026 at 23:59
Surface types: Predominantly uphill trail with significant elevation gain
Course format: Point-to-point uphill course
Race routes: Approximately 3.7 km with 840 m positive elevation gain from São Vicente to Levada da Ribeira do Inferno
Timing method: Electronic timing with Sportident chip (SI-CARD) provided at race start; participants must register finish time at finish line stations
Toilets and aid station placement: No aid stations or refreshments on course or at finish
Prizes: Awards for top 3 male and female overall and by age categories
Cancellation & refund policy: The race may be suspended, reduced, neutralized, or stopped by the Competition Jury for safety or force majeure reasons. Registration fees are non-refundable.
Location
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Vertical Kilometer 3.7 km FCMP Filiado
Vertical Kilometer 3.7 km
Benefits
🎽 Athlete kit: bib number and electronic timing chip (SI-CARD) provided at race start
🛡️ Insurance: personal accident and liability insurance included
⏱️ Timing + live results via Sportident electronic chip system
🏆 Prizes awarded to top 3 male and female finishers overall and by age group
