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Machico Trail Running

Trail running is considered one of the most popular outdoor activities on the Island by locals and visitors alike. Machico is a place of reference for the sport, with trails that vary from sea level to around 1500 metres altitude.

Known internationally for its natural beauty and demanding nature, Madeira has become a European reference, with some of the most spectacular trails in Portugal.

Thanks to its mountainous terrain, sports culture, pleasant climate and infrastructures, Madeira is a favourite among European athletes.

Find your training area

Porto da Cruz has the largest concentration of trails on the Island. Training courses of various levels have been developed, encouraging athletes to put their resistance to the test.

There are 8 routes in total, adding up to 100km of training area with varying degrees of difficulty, giving athletes of all levels the possibility to train according to their goals.

Most training courses are part of the official events circuits, making it common to find athletes of all nationalities training for these events.

It is becoming frequent for holidaymakers to include Trail running on their holiday, making Porto da Cruz and Machico a priority.

If you have not tried Trail Running, here are some suggestions.

Larano - Boca do Risco - Caniçal
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Larano - Boca do Risco - Caniçal
Porto da Cruz
Lombinho 1/2 Km Vertical
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Lombinho 1/2 Km Vertical
Porto da Cruz
Boca do Risco - Pico Castanho - Pico do Facho
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Boca do Risco - Pico Castanho - Pico do Facho
Machico
Ribeiro Frio
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Ribeiro Frio
Porto da Cruz
Chão das Feiteiras
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Chão das Feiteiras
Porto da Cruz
Percurso Treino 35km
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Percurso Treino 35km
Porto da Cruz
Percurso Treino 19km
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Percurso Treino 19km
Porto da Cruz
Percurso Treino 9km
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Percurso Treino 9km
Porto da Cruz
Chão das Feiteiras
Ribeiro Frio
Treino 19Km
Treino 9Km
Treino 35Km
Lombinho 1/2 Km Vertical
Larano - Boca do Risco - Caniçal
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Trail Running Events

The Madeira Island Ultra Trail (MIUT) is the most important event on the Island and counts towards the Ultra Trail World Tour (UTWT), covering 3 parishes of the municipality in a total of 29km.

VisitMachico® is one of the main sponsors of the MIUT - Madeira Island Ultra Trail and has supported the development of the event at every level. Thus, with multiple routes and a diverse landscape, Machico is considered the Trail Running capital of the Island.

With a wide array of training circuits where you can put all your resistance to the test, Machico is considered the Trail Running Capital of the Island.

There are several clubs and associations that promote regional events throughout the year. If you are on holiday, look for an event and participate.

  • Madeira is a top reference in Europe, making a name for itself as one of the main circuits in Portugal.
  • The spectacular nature and degree of difficulty of the event are two of the strong points of the MIUT circuit.
Trail Skyrunning
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Trail Skyrunning
MIUT
Mini Trail Feira da Saúde
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Mini Trail Feira da Saúde
Trail de Água de Pena
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Trail de Água de Pena
Ultra Trail Porto da Cruz Natura
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Ultra Trail Porto da Cruz Natura
Trail Noturno de Machico
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Trail Noturno de Machico
Sky Trail Camp
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Sky Trail Camp
Trail de Coração na Natureza
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Trail de Coração na Natureza