MADEIRA ADVENTURE

JUNE 8TH - JUNE 15TH, 2025

WITH SKYRUNNING AND ULTRA SKY RUNNING MADEIRA

TRIP IS NOW OPEN!

WHERE: The archipelago of Madeira is situated in the north Atlantic Ocean, southwest of Portugal. It is famous for its wine, local food, historical and cultural value, immensely beautiful and lush flora and fauna and of course incredible mountain trails that Trail Run Adventures fell in love with. We will explore all of the main corners of the island, the high points of Pico Ruivo and its neighbouring peaks, sandy and rocky beaches, and the famous city Funchal. We stay at the islands stunning Quinta do Furao which stands on a cliff top in Santana. It is surrounded with organic vines, vegetables and herbs including endemic plants of island. The comfort of the hotel includes a swimming pool, small gym, hot tub, massage room, games room, wonderful sea views from the rooms and to top it all off with beautiful breakfast and dinner menus.  We partner with our friends at Endemic Experiences for this trip, and they know Madeira as good as anyone!

WHAT: We will go trail running in the stunningly diverse mountains, along ancient levadas, under waterfalls and through tunnels. Other activities include canyoning, surfing, yoga, and a whale watching tour. You can also choose to finish yourself off with the Vertical Kilometer, 23km Sky race or test yourself on the 44km Ultra event. Try something new, challenge yourself, take the step with Madeira trail running! We are right there with you. And so is the local community, ready to take you on an adventure of a life time!  Run times vary from 1-8 hours and can be adjusted to your ability or needs. Some runs may change depending on weather. Some runs will be slow moving, power hiking, steep, and technical so prepare accordingly. All runs will be measured in time rather than distance due to the vertical +/- and technical aspects of the trails. Always bring a running backpack to bring food, water, and a jacket with you. Please also include snacks and electrolytes as it can get very hot and humid.

DATE: JUNE 8TH - JUNE 15TH, 2025 (Limited to 12 people)

WHO: Madeira is full of adventures for us all. Some trails are extremely technical, some are smooth and flowy so we can make an adventure to fit everyone on the trip. This is an opportunity to run, surf, explore, swim, eat, drink, and relax together with Trail Run Adventures and local Madeira runners on their island, mountains and trails.  We can accommodate lots of paces, and some runs will allow runners to go ahead and run at their own pace, while other runs will be more of a group run to stay together and enjoy the adventure. You just need to be comfortable on some technical terrain for this trip.

DIFFICULTY RATING (1-5): 3 (Moderately Difficult)

• This trip is rated a 3, for moderately difficult. Some of the runs can be cut short, but the terrain is steep and technical. We will have 2 guides, to help accommodate for different paces.

• This trip is also more of a resort style running trip, since we will be based out of a single hotel the entire week. This trip is a good mix of vacation and running adventures.

GUIDES FOR THIS ADVENTURE:  Braz and Goncalo Silva of Endemic Experiences

PRICE:

• $2995 USD

• USD $700 non refundable deposit required to secure place, deposit can be transferred to another adventure.

• Remaining balance due by March 1st 2025. Registrations after that date must be paid in full.

INCLUDES:

• Airport transfers and all transportation while in Madeira

• Accommodation at the stunning Quinta do Furao (based on twin/double shared rooms. If you want a single room add $800 for the week)

• Breakfast buffet, packed lunch/restaurant lunch and dinner at the delicious Quinta do Furao restaurant. All dietary requirements can be met

• Equipment for all adventures

• Whale/Dolphin watching tour on private Catamaran

• Local guides

• Yoga

• Free Race entry for any of the USM races:

  • Santana Vertical Kilometer (Friday)

  • Madeira Sky Race 44km (Saturday)

  • Santana Sky Race 23km (Saturday)

  • Furao Sky Race 10km (Saturday)

ADVENTURE ITINERARY

DAY 1 - Sunday - JUNE 8th

• Arrival in Funchal, shuttle to hotel

• *Please choose flight times that allow you to arrive by early afternoon, so that you can join the evening run at 5pm and dinner/briefing at 7pm.

• Check in to hotel is 2pm, but they can store your bags if you arrive early

• Run of about 5 kilometers to shake out the legs (depending on arrival time)

• Wine tour at hotel

• Dinner and Briefing at Hotel

DAY 2 - Monday - JUNE 9th

• Breakfast at hotel

• Run of about 23 kilometers on the on the top of the Island. Starting at Teixeira, running up high above the clouds to Pico Ruivo and then following the unique pathway of steps and single trail connecting to Pico Areeiro. Arrive at the restaurant for any extra energy bites you need to get you to the finish. Amazing to see the 360 views of the entire island from both directions.

• Packed Lunch (Snacks can be purchased at the cafe at halfway)

• Evening Yoga/Stretch/Core strength

• Dinner at hotel

DAY 3 - Tuesday - JUNE 10th

• Breakfast at hotel

• Run of about 20 kilometers from the coastal village of Machico over the incredible ridges and back along a high coastal path to Porto da Cruz where we will meet our surf instructors

• Lunch at local Restaurant

• Surf Lessons (all gear is provided)

• Evening Yoga/Stretch/Core strength

• Dinner at hotel

DAY 4 - Wednesday - JUNE 11th

• Breakfast at hotel

• Canyoning 3-4 hours (all gear is provided)

• Packed Lunch

• Evening Yoga/Stretch/Core strength

• Dinner at hotel

DAY 5 - Thursday - JUNE 12th

• Breakfast at hotel

• Run of about 12 kilometers starting at Ribeiro Frio and running along the levadas to Portela. Today’s run is flat and easy, perfect for a last run before the race.

• Explore Funchal for a few hours before getting on the boat

• Packed Lunch is provided, as well as snacks on the boat

• Whale/Dolphin watching tour on private Catamaran. We will enjoy an afternoon relaxing on the boat, having snacks and drinks, looking for dolphins and whales, and swimming/snorkeling. All gear provided.

• Dinner at hotel

DAY 6 - Friday - JUNE 13th

• Breakfast at hotel

• *Today you have the option to do the Vertical Kilometer race as well!

• Rest Day (We can arrange massages for today. These are not included in the price)

• We can arrange for you to visit other parts of the island today, such as Funchal. This will be an extra cost.

• Pick up race packets

• Lunch at hotel bar or pizza place

• Dinner at hotel

DAY 7 - Saturday -JUNE 14th - Race Day!

• Early breakfast of some fruit/snacks

• Shuttles to the race start

• Race!!! Start times differ depending on distance.

• Today’s lunch will be a pasta party at the race finish. You can choose to eat at a local restaurant, but this is not included in the price

• Goodbye dinner at the hotel and drinks at the bar after

DAY 8 - Sunday - June 15th - Time to say Goodbye!

• Breakfast

• Shuttles to the airport

More Questions? Please email us at: hello@trailrunadventures.com