A legendary island crossing from sea to sea, starting at midnight through Madeira's wildest mountains
The flagship crossing of Madeira Island, the MIUT Legend traces a relentless point-to-point route from the sea cliffs of Porto Moniz on the north coast to the finish line at Fórum Machico on the east. Starting at midnight, runners traverse 110 kilometres through some of Europe's most dramatic terrain: dense UNESCO-listed Laurissilva forest, steep volcanic ridges, and the island's highest peak, Pico Ruivo (1,862m). After crossing the central massif via Pico do Areeiro, the final stage drops through levada trails carved into coastal cliffs, delivering spectacular Atlantic views before the finish.
Experienced ultrarunners
Machico, Madeira, PortugalApril 24, 2026
Must meet custom qualifier requirements within the qualification window
Qualifying window: From January 01, 2023
Must have completed a trail running race worth a minimum of 4 ITRA points earned between January 1, 2023 and registration date. Races with no ITRA points but with a minimum of 115 effort kilometers are also accepted. A valid ITRA ID is required at registration.
| Location | km | Elevation |
|---|---|---|
Start Start | 0.0 | 18 m |
Finish Finish | 102.5 | 7 m |
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Madeira's mountain weather changes rapidly — fog, rain, and strong winds are common above 1,000m, especially on ridge sections
Nighttime temperatures near the central massif can drop sharply; frost is possible near the peaks
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