Half KM Vertical da Calheta

Sat, May 9, 2026
7 € — 8 €
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Event summary

The Meio KM Vertical da Calheta is a skyrunning race scheduled for May 9, 2026, in Calheta, Madeira. This event features a challenging course of approximately 2.6 km with 630 meters of positive elevation gain, primarily ascending steps along a dirt path between the Central Hidroelétrica da Calheta and the old Lagoa do Rabaçal.

Open to participants aged 15 and older, including minors with parental consent, the race is part of the Campeonato Nacional de SkySpeed under the Federação de Campismo e Montanhismo de Portugal. Only licensed skyrunners and affiliated clubs can be ranked nationally.

The race offers a unique mountain trail experience with a demanding vertical climb, emphasizing fair play and environmental respect. The event includes individual timed starts based on ranking and federated status, with awards for top finishers by category and team classifications.

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Age categories/divisions:
• Iniciados Masc/Fem: 15 and 16 years
• Juvenis Masc/Fem: 17 and 18 years
• Juniores Masc/Fem: 19 and 20 years
• Sub-23 Masc/Fem: 21 to 23 years
• Seniores Masc/Fem: 24 to 39 years
• Veteranos VM40/VF40: 40 to 44 years
• Veteranos VM45/VF45: 45 to 49 years
• Veteranos VM50/VF50: 50 to 54 years
• Veteranos VM55/VF55: 55 to 59 years
• Veteranos VM60/VF60: 60 to 69 years

Start/finish locations: Start at Central Hidroelétrica da Calheta, finish at the old Lagoa do Rabaçal

Start times per category/distance: 09 May 2026, 09:30 start; interval starts ordered by Campeonato Nacional de SkySpeed ranking, federated status, then non-federated

Cut-off times: 1 hour maximum to complete the race

Bib pick-up time and location: 09 May 2026, 08:00 at the event concentration zone

Participants limit: 150

Registration deadline: 03 May 2026, 23:59

Surface types: Dirt path with steps

Course format: Point-to-point vertical skyrunning race with 630 meters positive elevation gain over approximately 2.6 km

Race routes: From Central Hidroelétrica da Calheta to old Lagoa do Rabaçal

Timing method: Electronic chip timing incorporated in bib, with possible manual controls

Toilets and aid station placement: No aid stations on course; hydration and light food (water bottle and cereal bar) provided at finish

Parking and shuttle details: Transport available from nearest vehicle access point to finish in case of abandonment

Prizes: Awards for top 3 in each category and overall male and female classifications; team awards for top 3 teams by combined times of first three skyrunners

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Calheta, Madeira

8 €

7 €

⏱️ Electronic chip timing incorporated in bib with manual backup
🏅 Awards for top 3 finishers in each category and overall male/female
🥤 Hydration and light food (water bottle and cereal bar) at finish
🛟 First aid positioned at concentration zone
🛡️ Personal accident insurance included for non-federated participants
🚌 Transport from nearest vehicle access point to finish for abandoned participants

Registrations are available online at lap2go.com. Confirmation is made upon payment before the deadline of May 3, 2026.

Participants must be at least 15 years old by December 31, 2025. Minors require parental consent if not federated.

Yes, the maximum time allowed to complete the race is 1 hour.

Participants must wear the bib with incorporated timing chip, appropriate clothing and footwear per FCMP regulations, and an optional waterproof as decided by the jury.

No aid stations are on the course; hydration and light food are provided at the finish line.

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