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The Funchal Marathon is a running event taking place on January 31, 2027, in Funchal, Madeira. It offers three race distances: the full marathon (42.195 km), half marathon (21.0975 km), and mini marathon (about 8.3 km).<\/p>\n

The event is open to all participants, including various age groups from under 20 to masters categories. It features official timing with MyLaps BibTag chips and includes refreshment stations with water, isotonic drinks, bananas, dry fruits, and energy bars.<\/p>\n

Runners can enjoy a well-organized race with entertainment along the course, free transportation to start points, and a festive atmosphere with awards and finisher medals for all who complete their races.<\/p>\n","organizer_description":"

Regulation link \u2197<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

Age categories\/divisions:<\/strong>
\n\u2022 u20 (2008\/2009) \u2013 Mini and Half Marathon only
\n\u2022 u23 (2005\/2006\/2007)
\n\u2022 Senior (2004 and before)
\n\u2022 Masters: M35\/W35 (35-39), M40\/W40 (40-44), M45\/W45 (45-49), M50\/W50 (50-54), M55\/W55 (55-59), M60\/W60 (60-64), M65\/W65 (65-69), M70\/W70 (70-74), M75\/W75 (75+)<\/p>\n

Start\/finish locations:<\/strong> Funchal (exact locations to be disclosed in January 2027)<\/p>\n

Start times per category\/distance:<\/strong>
\n\u2022 Marathon: 07:00
\n\u2022 Mini Marathon: 08:30
\n\u2022 Half Marathon: 09:00<\/p>\n

Cut-off times:<\/strong>
\n\u2022 Marathon: 6 hours
\n\u2022 Mini Marathon: 1 hour 30 minutes
\n\u2022 Half Marathon: 3 hours<\/p>\n

Registration deadline:<\/strong> December 31, 2026<\/p>\n

Surface types:<\/strong> Road running<\/p>\n

Race routes:<\/strong> Marathon 42.195 km, Half Marathon 21.0975 km, Mini Marathon approx. 8.3 km<\/p>\n

Timing method:<\/strong> MyLaps BibTag electronic chip timing mandatory<\/p>\n

Toilets and aid station placement:<\/strong> Refreshment stations no more than 5 km apart, possibly every 2.5 km depending on weather; supplies include water, isotonic drinks, bananas, dry fruits, energy bars<\/p>\n

Parking and shuttle details:<\/strong> Free transportation to starting points on public buses “Hor\u00e1rios do Funchal”<\/p>\n

Drop bag policy:<\/strong> Bag drop transportation service from start to finish area<\/p>\n

Prizes:<\/strong> Trophies for top 3 overall and age groups; finisher medals for all finishers; prize money for top 3 overall in marathon (1st \u20ac600, 2nd \u20ac375, 3rd \u20ac250)<\/p>\n

Cancellation & refund policy:<\/strong> In case of injury or illness, the organization will refund 50% of the registration fee upon presentation of a valid medical certificate. Cancellation requests must be sent by January 6th. No refunds are provided for other reasons.<\/p>\n","race_benefits":"

\ud83c\udfbd Athlete kit: personalized racing bib with timing chip, event t-shirt (premium for marathon athletes)
\n\ud83c\udfc5 Finisher prize: medal for all participants
\n\u23f1\ufe0f Timing + live results by category using MyLaps BibTag chip
\n\ud83d\udedf Safety support: first aid points at Madeira Casino and finish area
\n\ud83d\udee1\ufe0f Insurance: nominal sports insurance included for all participants
\n\ud83e\udd64 Aid stations: water, isotonic drinks, bananas, dry fruits, energy bars at refreshment stations every 2.5 to 5 km
\n\ud83e\uddf3 Drop-bag\/gear transport from start to finish
\n\ud83d\ude8c Free transportation to starting points on public buses
\n\ud83c\udfc6 Trophies and prize money for top finishers<\/p>\n","event_faq_headline":"FAQ","event_faq_items":[{"item_title":"How do I register for the event?","item_description":"Registrations can be made online at www.madeiramarathon.com or in person at AARAM headquarters (C\u00e2mara de Lobos Stadium)."},{"item_title":"Can anyone participate?","item_description":"Yes, the event is open to all people, with age categories from under 20 to masters."},{"item_title":"What are the start times for the races?","item_description":"Marathon starts at 7:00 AM, Mini Marathon at 8:30 AM, and Half Marathon at 9:00 AM."},{"item_title":"What is the cut-off time for the marathon?","item_description":"The marathon cut-off time is 6 hours."},{"item_title":"Is there insurance coverage?","item_description":"Yes, nominal sports insurance is provided to all participants according to legal requirements."}],"event_date_start":"20270131","event_date_end":"20270131","event_start_time":"","event_ticket_url":"https:\/\/www.madeiramarathon.com\/","event_latitude":"32.6496","event_longitude":"-16.9086","event_rating":"","is_hot_event":false,"event_participants_count":"0","organizer_website":{"title":"","url":"","target":"","0":""},"organizer_avatar":false,"event_gallery":false,"purchasing_all_variations_through_woocommerce":false,"optional_extras":false,"checkout_team_field_show":true,"checkout_team_field_required_individual":false,"checkout_tshirt_field_show":true,"checkout_tshirt_field_required":true,"checkout_medical_section_show":true,"checkout_billing_section_show":true,"checkout_medical_section_required":true,"checkout_billing_section_required":true,"checkout_bib_name_field_show":true,"checkout_bib_name_field_required":true,"checkout_bib_number_field_show":false,"checkout_bib_number_field_required":false,"checkout_tshirt_field_sizes":["XS","S","M","L","XL","2XL","3XL"],"event_text_badge_official_show":false,"event_text_chip_lowest_price_show":true,"event_text_chip_secure_payment_show":true,"event_text_chip_direct_registration_show":false,"event_text_cta_registered_directly_show":false,"event_text_why_lowest_price_show":true,"event_text_why_secure_payments_show":true,"event_text_why_registered_directly_show":true},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/racefinder.pt\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product\/86478","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/racefinder.pt\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/racefinder.pt\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/product"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/racefinder.pt\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=86478"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/racefinder.pt\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product\/86478\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":86479,"href":"https:\/\/racefinder.pt\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product\/86478\/revisions\/86479"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/racefinder.pt\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/86959"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/racefinder.pt\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=86478"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"product_brand","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/racefinder.pt\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_brand?post=86478"},{"taxonomy":"product_cat","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/racefinder.pt\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_cat?post=86478"},{"taxonomy":"product_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/racefinder.pt\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_tag?post=86478"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}