EcoTrail Funchal - Madeira Island
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About the race
EcoTrail Funchal is an environmentally conscious trail running event held on Madeira Island. The event focuses on urban and nature-integrated routes, offering participants a range of distances across various terrains. Most routes consist of 90% nature-based paths.
The event features several race categories held over two days:
- 60 km: A difficult trail through natural landscapes.
- 45 km: A distance aimed at trail runners seeking an adventure.
- 30 km: Designed for intermediate trail athletes, starting at Parque Ecológico do Funchal and finishing at Avenida Arriaga. It features 610 m of elevation gain.
- 15 km: Suited for runners who are discovering trail running.
- Kids Race: An event to involve young participants in the sport.
Specific mandatory equipment is required for longer distances to ensure safety, including a water reservoir of at least 1L, food reserves, a thermal blanket, a whistle, and a waterproof jacket. For the 30 km race, participants have a time limit of 7 hours. A shuttle bus service is organized to transport runners from Funchal city center to the start line at Parque Ecológico do Funchal for specific distances. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
