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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), Fur\u00e3o 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.<\/p>\n<p>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.<\/p>\n<p>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.<\/p>\n","organizer_description":"<p><strong><a class=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/stopandgo.com.pt\/files\/ultra-skyrunning-madeira-2026\/698f6a9f4b9a7_REGULAMENTO_USM_26.pdf\" target=\"_new\" rel=\"noopener\">Regulation link \u2197<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Age categories\/divisions:<\/strong><br \/>\n\u2022 KIDS Open \u2013 Up to 6 years<br \/>\n\u2022 KIDS2 \u2013 7 to 8 years<br \/>\n\u2022 KIDS2 \u2013 9 to 10 years<br \/>\n\u2022 KIDS3 \u2013 11 to 12 years<br \/>\n\u2022 KIDS4 \u2013 13 to 14 years<br \/>\n\u2022 Iniciados M\/F \u2013 15 to 16 years<br \/>\n\u2022 Juvenis M\/F \u2013 17 to 18 years<br \/>\n\u2022 Juniores M\/F \u2013 19 to 20 years<br \/>\n\u2022 Sub 23 M\/F \u2013 21 to 23 years<br \/>\n\u2022 Seniores M\/F \u2013 24 to 39 years<br \/>\n\u2022 Veteranos M40\/F40 \u2013 40 to 44 years<br \/>\n\u2022 Veteranos M45\/F45 \u2013 45 to 49 years<br \/>\n\u2022 Veteranos M50\/F50 \u2013 50 to 54 years<br \/>\n\u2022 Veteranos M55\/F55 \u2013 55 to 59 years<br \/>\n\u2022 Veteranos M60\/F60 \u2013 60 to 64 years<br \/>\n\u2022 Veteranos M65\/F65 \u2013 65 to 69 years<br \/>\n\u2022 Veteranos M70\/F70 \u2013 70 to 74 years<br \/>\n\u2022 Veteranos M75\/F75 \u2013 75 years and older<\/p>\n<p><strong>Start\/finish locations:<\/strong> All races start and finish near C\u00e2mara Municipal de Santana, except Fur\u00e3o Sky Race starts at Quinta do Fur\u00e3o hotel and Santana Sky Sprint starts at Calhau da Rocha do Navio.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Start times per category\/distance:<\/strong><br \/>\n\u2022 Santana Sky Sprint (SSS) \u2013 June 10, 2026, at 10:00<br \/>\n\u2022 Santana KM Vertical (SVK) \u2013 June 12, 2026, at 09:00<br \/>\n\u2022 Madeira SkyRace (MSR) \u2013 June 13, 2026, at 06:00<br \/>\n\u2022 Santana Sky Race (SSR) \u2013 June 13, 2026, at 09:30 (to be confirmed)<br \/>\n\u2022 Fur\u00e3o Sky Race (FSR) \u2013 June 13, 2026, at 10:00 (to be confirmed)<br \/>\n\u2022 KIDS Santana Sky Race (KIDS) \u2013 June 13, 2026, at 16:00 (to be confirmed)<\/p>\n<p><strong>Cut-off times:<\/strong><br \/>\n\u2022 MSR \u2013 12 hours<br \/>\n\u2022 SVK \u2013 2 hours 15 minutes<br \/>\n\u2022 SSR \u2013 6 hours<br \/>\n\u2022 FSR \u2013 4 hours<br \/>\n\u2022 SSS \u2013 1 hour<br \/>\n\u2022 KIDS \u2013 1 hour<\/p>\n<p><strong>Participants limit:<\/strong><br \/>\n\u2022 Madeira Sky Race \u2013 300<br \/>\n\u2022 Santana KM Vertical \u2013 200<br \/>\n\u2022 Santana Sky Race \u2013 300<br \/>\n\u2022 Fur\u00e3o Sky Race \u2013 300<br \/>\n\u2022 Santana Sky Sprint \u2013 200<br \/>\n\u2022 KIDS \u2013 170<\/p>\n<p><strong>Registration deadline:<\/strong> May 31, 2026<\/p>\n<p><strong>Surface types:<\/strong> Mountain terrain with significant elevation gain and technical sections<\/p>\n<p><strong>Course format:<\/strong> Semi-autonomous mountain races with marked routes and control points<\/p>\n<p><strong>Race routes:<\/strong><br \/>\n\u2022 MSR: 52 km, 4055 m elevation gain<br \/>\n\u2022 SSR: 22 km, 1876 m elevation gain<br \/>\n\u2022 SVK: approx. 4.8 km, 1000 m vertical gain<br \/>\n\u2022 FSR: 12 km, 756 m elevation gain<br \/>\n\u2022 SSS: 1.3 km, 370 m elevation gain<br \/>\n\u2022 KIDS: distances from 500 m to 1800 m by age group<\/p>\n<p><strong>Timing method:<\/strong> Electronic timing chip with control points<\/p>\n<p><strong>Toilets and aid station placement:<\/strong> Aid stations with liquids and solids at marked points; medical and safety posts along the course<\/p>\n<p><strong>Prizes:<\/strong> Monetary prizes for top 10 overall in MSR, top 3 in SVK and SSR; medals for finishers; team awards for MSR<\/p>\n","race_benefits":"<p>\ud83c\udfbd Athlete kit: race bib, GPS tracker for MSR, event t-shirt (one per athlete regardless of number of races entered)<br \/>\n\ud83c\udfc5 Finisher prize: finisher medal<br \/>\n\u23f1\ufe0f Timing + electronic chip timing with control points<br \/>\n\ud83d\udedf Safety support: medical teams at control points, first aid stations, emergency contact on bib<br \/>\n\ud83d\udee1\ufe0f Insurance: personal accident and liability insurance included in registration fee<br \/>\n\ud83e\udd64 Aid stations: solid and liquid nutrition at designated points along the courses<br \/>\n\ud83d\ude8c Transport between zones: transport from nearest accessible vehicle point to finish in case of abandonment<\/p>\n","event_faq_headline":"FAQ","event_faq_items":[{"item_title":"Can children participate?","item_description":"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."},{"item_title":"How can I register?","item_description":"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."},{"item_title":"What are the age requirements?","item_description":"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. 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