DISTANCE
80km
ALTITUDE GAIN
4621 D+
NATURE %
90
START TIME
6h
TIME LIMIT
20h
The start of the great competition will be at 6:00 a.m. on the October 19st, at Parque Santa Catarina, with the athletes running along some of the main streets of the city centre towards the eastern side, going past Jardins do Palheiro (Gardens) one of the most charismatic green spots of the city.
Parque Ecológico do Funchal (Ecological Park) will be their first target, and soon after they will reach Pico do Areeiro, through trails and “levadas” the athletes will go uphill to the summit in one go. From there they go down to Serras de S.Roque (hills) and then up bordering Levada da Negra.
From Terreiro do Freixo to Pico do Prado it will be quick, but to reach Pico do Cedro, technically the climb will be much more demanding. Paredão is the halfway down the descent, before taking Lombo da Estrela as far as Três Paus, a downward slope of about 1000 meters, which implies descending at break-neck speed.
In the final stage the athletes go through the area of the hotels, with special highlight for the walkway by the sea and Levada dos Piornais, before they immerse triumphantly in the centre of the city, through Avenida do Infante.
The Track
Mandatory Equipment
- Satchel or similar equipment
- Hydration pack – 1 litre minimum
- Food reserve
- Cup 15 cl capacity (minimum)
- Water resistant jacket
- Whistle
- Thermal blanket (min. 200x100 cm)
- Working mobile, with a valid balance and battery (do not forget to store Emergency/Organization numbers)
- Race bib
- Head lamp with batteries or extra battery pack
- Red blinking light (should be on at night and placed on the competitor’s back)
- Identification document
During the whole race, the athletes are required to have the mandatory material for each of the races. Control check of mandatory material may occur at any stage of the race. Failure to present the relevant material will result in disqualification or penalty.
Depending on the weather forecast during the race, and the demanding conditions of the ground, the following material is also recommended: Hat/Cap/Scarf or similar, Long sleeves/trousers, Warm clothing in the event of forecasted cold weather, Bandage (min. 80x3 cm), Poles, Sun glasses, Vaseline and sunscreen cream.