"The Madeira Island Ultra-Trail Legend 110k course travels point-to-point across the island, from Porto Moniz in the northwest to the town of Machico in the east."
"The course has 7,165 meters of elevation gain over technical terrain and many stairs, providing a challenging experience for participants."
"Runners undulate through dense greenery at night before ascending to nearly the summit of Madeira's highest peak, Pico Ruivo, at 1,862 meters."
"The event is the fifth in the 2026 World Trail Majors, showcasing a range of races from 17 to 110k over the weekend."
Katharina Hartmuth and Vincent Esmiol achieved emotional victories at the 2026 Madeira Island Ultra-Trail Legend 110k. The race commenced at midnight on April 25, starting from Porto Moniz. The course, restored after wildfire damage, traverses the island from northwest to east, featuring the UNESCO-listed Laurisilva forest. Runners face a challenging route with significant elevation gain, culminating at Pico Ruivo. The event is part of the 2026 World Trail Majors, which includes various race distances over the weekend.
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