Distance
40KMS
Elevation Gain
1450D+
Start Date
24 April 11:00
Race Start
Monte
Max Allowed Race Time
11 HOURS
From the capital to the mountains
MIUT Marathon
MIUT Marathon is one of the most popular races of the Madeira Island Ultra-Trail®, welcoming 800 runners to a 42 km adventure that’s both challenging and approachable. The race starts in Monte, a charming and historic area in the island’s capital, immediately immersing participants in the unique beauty of Madeira.
With around 1,400 meters of elevation gain, the climbs are moderate, making it an ideal choice for runners looking to experience trail running without extreme technical difficulty. Once participants reach the high point of the course at Chão da Lagoa, the trails open up into fast, flowing sections that allow runners to pick up speed while enjoying stunning views of the island and the Atlantic Ocean.
MIUT Marathon is the perfect introduction to Madeira’s trails — offering a mix of manageable climbs, runnable terrain, and unforgettable scenery — making it a must for anyone wanting to test themselves on this classic distance.
With around 1,400 meters of elevation gain, the climbs are moderate, making it an ideal choice for runners looking to experience trail running without extreme technical difficulty. Once participants reach the high point of the course at Chão da Lagoa, the trails open up into fast, flowing sections that allow runners to pick up speed while enjoying stunning views of the island and the Atlantic Ocean.
MIUT Marathon is the perfect introduction to Madeira’s trails — offering a mix of manageable climbs, runnable terrain, and unforgettable scenery — making it a must for anyone wanting to test themselves on this classic distance.
A look at the Race Course
Detailed description
MIUT MARATHON starts at 11:00 a.m. on April 25, at Largo da Fonte, in the parish of Monte, in the municipality of Funchal, located on the south side of Madeira Island.
The race begins with the only significant climb of the course, crossing through the interior of the Funchal Ecological Park, where participants are rewarded with stunning views of the city and the impressive surrounding valleys. The route follows ancient paths and levadas, where water flows swiftly.
The climb ends at the small plateau of Chão da Lagoa, which hosts the first aid station of MIUT MARATHON.
It is also at Chão da Lagoa that the route converges with the MIUT LEGEND itinerary, following a common path towards Portela, passing through the Serras das Funduras and connecting to the Vereda do Larano via the well-known and demanding descent of Vereda da Degolada.
Along Vereda do Larano, heading towards Boca do Risco, the views of the northern sea are truly breathtaking.
From Boca do Risco, the trail descends to the Levada do Caniçal, with a final detour to Pico do Facho, offering a downhill stretch with panoramic views over the Atlantic Ocean.
The finish line finally comes into sight at Fórum Machico square, on the island’s east coast.
The race begins with the only significant climb of the course, crossing through the interior of the Funchal Ecological Park, where participants are rewarded with stunning views of the city and the impressive surrounding valleys. The route follows ancient paths and levadas, where water flows swiftly.
The climb ends at the small plateau of Chão da Lagoa, which hosts the first aid station of MIUT MARATHON.
It is also at Chão da Lagoa that the route converges with the MIUT LEGEND itinerary, following a common path towards Portela, passing through the Serras das Funduras and connecting to the Vereda do Larano via the well-known and demanding descent of Vereda da Degolada.
Along Vereda do Larano, heading towards Boca do Risco, the views of the northern sea are truly breathtaking.
From Boca do Risco, the trail descends to the Levada do Caniçal, with a final detour to Pico do Facho, offering a downhill stretch with panoramic views over the Atlantic Ocean.
The finish line finally comes into sight at Fórum Machico square, on the island’s east coast.
F.A.Q.
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2026 Event Program
– Wednesday, April 22, 2026:
10:00 – 22:00 Check-in – Forum Machico ( Google maps Location )
10:00 – 22:00 MIUT EXPO – Praça Forum Machico ( Google maps Location )
– Thursday, April 23, 2026:
10:00 – 22:00 Check-in – Forum Machico ( Google maps Location )
10:00 – 22:00 MIUT EXPO – Praça Forum Machico ( Google maps Location )
16:45 – Elite Press Conference – Forum Machico
– Friday, April 24, 2026:
10:00 – 16:00 Check-in – Forum Machico ( Google maps Location )
10:00 – 22:00 MIUT EXPO – Praça Forum Machico ( Google maps Location )
– Saturday April 25, 2026:
09:00 – Gathering at Machico for the MIUT Marathon Shuttle Bus (Parking D.Pedro Machico)
09:30 – Bus departure from Machico to MIUT Marathon
09:30 – Gathering at Funchal for the MIUT Marathon Shuttle Bus (SAM Bus Terminal – Edifício 2000)
09:50 – Bus departure from funchal to MIUT Marathon
10:00 – 22:00 – MIUT EXPO – Forum Machico
11:00 – MIUT Marathon race start ( Monte-Funchal )
– Sunday April 26, 2026:
10:00 – 14:00 MIUT EXPO – Praça Forum Machico ( Google maps Location )
12:30 – Prize Ceremony for MIUT Legend and MIUT Advanced
13:30 – Prize Ceremony for MIUT Discover, MIUT Marathon and MIUT Starter
Note: Due to unforeseen circumstances, schedules and locations may be subject to change.
10:00 – 22:00 Check-in – Forum Machico ( Google maps Location )
10:00 – 22:00 MIUT EXPO – Praça Forum Machico ( Google maps Location )
– Thursday, April 23, 2026:
10:00 – 22:00 Check-in – Forum Machico ( Google maps Location )
10:00 – 22:00 MIUT EXPO – Praça Forum Machico ( Google maps Location )
16:45 – Elite Press Conference – Forum Machico
– Friday, April 24, 2026:
10:00 – 16:00 Check-in – Forum Machico ( Google maps Location )
10:00 – 22:00 MIUT EXPO – Praça Forum Machico ( Google maps Location )
– Saturday April 25, 2026:
09:00 – Gathering at Machico for the MIUT Marathon Shuttle Bus (Parking D.Pedro Machico)
09:30 – Bus departure from Machico to MIUT Marathon
09:30 – Gathering at Funchal for the MIUT Marathon Shuttle Bus (SAM Bus Terminal – Edifício 2000)
09:50 – Bus departure from funchal to MIUT Marathon
10:00 – 22:00 – MIUT EXPO – Forum Machico
11:00 – MIUT Marathon race start ( Monte-Funchal )
– Sunday April 26, 2026:
10:00 – 14:00 MIUT EXPO – Praça Forum Machico ( Google maps Location )
12:30 – Prize Ceremony for MIUT Legend and MIUT Advanced
13:30 – Prize Ceremony for MIUT Discover, MIUT Marathon and MIUT Starter
Note: Due to unforeseen circumstances, schedules and locations may be subject to change.
Food & Drinks during the race
In this image you can find all the food and drinks that will be available during the race! Search what aidstations are part of your distance.
Also be sure to read the nutrition tips by maurten!
Race Map
You can find all the location of the aid stations and courses on this map.
Mandatory equipment
– Race bib (provided by the organization) – to be placed on the chest or abdomen and kept visible throughout the entire course
– Backpack or similar
– Water reservoir or equivalent with a minimum capacity of 1 liter
– Emergency Thermal Blanket (min. 100×200 cm)
– Elastic band or bandage (min. 100×6 cm)
– Waterproof jacket
– Mobile phone operational for making/receiving calls
– Reserve food
– Whistle
– Cup (the organization will not provide cups at the aid stations)
– 1 headlamp/flashlight, with spare batteries or a power bank.
– ID with name and picture
– Backpack or similar
– Water reservoir or equivalent with a minimum capacity of 1 liter
– Emergency Thermal Blanket (min. 100×200 cm)
– Elastic band or bandage (min. 100×6 cm)
– Waterproof jacket
– Mobile phone operational for making/receiving calls
– Reserve food
– Whistle
– Cup (the organization will not provide cups at the aid stations)
– 1 headlamp/flashlight, with spare batteries or a power bank.
– ID with name and picture
If you have any extra doubts regarding your race all this and more information can be checked at our race regulations.
Take a look
The video of the latest edition of MIUT
