PRESENTATION

Maxi Race Madeira is a Trail Running event to be held on the 6th and 7th of December 2025 in Madeira Island. This event is organized by Madeira Way in co-organisation with Clube Naval de São Vicente, with the support of São Vicente Municipality and many other Sponsors and Partners.

Maxi Race Madeira will be mostly realized in São Vicente, in the Civil Parishes of Boaventura, Ponta Delgada and São Vicente.The race center will be in São Vicente.

This event will be part of Madeira Trail Week that will take place between the 1^st and 8^th of December.

Maxi Race is a set of trail running adventures and it is present a bit all over the world www.maxi-race.net – France, China, Ecuador, South Africa, Italy and Portugal now integrate this circuit, with the Maxi Race Madeira.

The Maxi Race Madeira consists of four races of trail running with the following characteristics:

RACE	KM	+ Slope	–  Slope	ITRA POINTS	LIMIT TIME
ULTRA	100	6300	6300	5	30 hours
LONG	55	3500	3500	3	16 hours
MEDIUM	25	1600	1600	To be confirmed	8 hours
MINI	15	800	800	To be confirmed	5 hours

The organization recalls that this is an event that will mostly take place in the Laurel Forest and, as such, requires respect and care from all participants so that the impact on the environment is minimized.

The organization recalls that a trail running race has its risks. The athlete registered in Maxi Race Madeira, which will take place on the north coast of Madeira on the days 6th and 7th December, should be aware of these risks.

PARTICIPATION / REGISTRATION

1)    Age of Participation

In the distance of 100 km – The participants must have a minimum of 20 years. *

In the distance of 55 km – The participants must have a minimum of 20 years *

In the distance of 25 km – The participants must have a minimum of 18 years *

In the distance of 15 km – The participants must have a minimum of 16 years **

The age limit for participating in the Maxi Race Madeira is 75 years.

* To consider the date of December 6^st, 2025.

* Underage athletes will have to provide parent authorization.

2)    Prerequisites for participation

It is essential that all athletes wishing to participate in the 100 km have successfully completed at least two races of trail running with 42 km.

It is essential that all athletes wishing to participate in the 55 km have already completed at least one race of trail running with 42 km.

In the distance of 25 km it is important that all athletes have already made similar distances in trail running.

In the distance of 15 km it is important that all athletes have already made similar distances in trail running.

3)    Physical and psychological conditions necessary for participation in the race

The organization alerts all participants to the importance of having the physical and psychological conditions for participation in Maxi Race Madeira.

The event is public and open to all who wish to participate (given the compliance with all the requirements of this Regulation). However, the organization is not responsible for the lack of physical and psychological preparation of athletes for the challenge that they propose.

The organization recalls that participation should be consciously considered taking into account the following aspects:

• Physical and psychological preparation of each participant;
• The distances,
• The slopes;
• Temperature and weather conditions;
• Type of terrain.

4)    External help

The organization reports that in aid stations, each participant may receive external help by a duly identified person, only in the aid stations where support is allowed.

Personal assistance will be limited to 100 meters around the support area / supply, on the places designated for that purpose.

Each participant may only have help from a person of your team properly identified.

5)    Bib Number

It must be used in the front and always visible. It is prohibited to use in the backpack.

The dorsal / bib data cannot be changed, altered or hidden.

Access the service stations, control and other spaces limited to athletes, will only be given to athletes wearing the dorsal / bib.

Failure to follow these rules will result in a penalty as stated in the table of infringements.

6)    Sporting rules of conduct

The Maxi Race Madeira organizes this event with sporting spirit and fair play as well as the fulfilment and promotion of physical activity and respect for the environment. 

Will be considered misconduct and abuse of all sporting conduct and any athlete who:

• Refer to offensive language towards another player or member of the organization or the public;
• Resort to verbal or physical aggression during the event;

Penalties for breaking the sporting rules of conduct will be 3 levels:

1 – Warning;

2 – Disqualification and expulsion from the event to which referred to in this Regulation;

3 – Prohibition on participating in future events organized by this organization.

The athlete who incurs in this type of offense will be immediately informed verbally of the penalty and will later be notified via email of the decision.

 

THE RACES (100 km / 55 km / 25 km / 15 km)

All paths of Maxi Race Madeira will be on the north coast of the island particularly in São Vicente, more precisely in civil parishes of Boaventura, Ponta Delgada e São Vicente. Additionally, the trails in adjacent municipalities in the administrative and geographical areas in the municipality of Santana, Ribeira Brava, Ponta do Sol and Porto Moniz, might be used.

7)    Limited number of participants

The event Race Maxi Madeira, are limited to a maximum number of runners per race, namely:

100 km – 150 athletes ^1,2

55 km – 250 athletes ^1,2

25 km – 300 athletes ^1,2

15 km – 350 athletes ^1,2

¹The organization reserves the right to adjust the number of vacancies for each distance.

These are the number of vacancies initially foreseen that, at any time and according to the regulations in force, will be adjusted.

²The organization reserves the right to close the registration for any race or even the event at any time.

8)    ITRA certification

The tracks of the distances Maxi Race Madeira been duly certified by ITRA, having been assigned the following points (for each distance)

100 km – To be confirmed

55 km – To be confirmed

25 km – To be confirmed

15 km – To be confirmed

9)    Day, hour and departures sites of each of the distances:

100 km – Departure on Saturday 6th of December at 00:00h, in São Vicente;

55 km – Departure on Saturday 6th of December at 06:00h, in Boaventura;

25 km – Departure on Saturday 6th of December at 09:00h, in Santana;

15 km – Departure on Saturday 6th of December at 11:00h, in Ribeira Funda;

RACE	KM	+ Slope	–  Slope	ITRA POINTS	LIMIT TIME
ULTRA	100	6300	6300	5	30 hours
LONG	55	3500	3500	3	16 hours
MEDIUM	25	1600	1600	To be confirmed	8 hours
MINI	15	800	800	To be confirmed	5 hours

10) Maps / GPX File / Profile Altimetry

the maps of the routes can be found as well as GPX files from various distances and altitude profiles the following locations:

• In the event’s official website (version shall always prevail over other sources): maxiracemadeira.com;

SOON you will be able to view and download the GPX also on the website www.tracedetrail.fr

• Maxi Race Madeira 100 km – LINK for the GPS Track!
• Maxi Race Madeira 55 km – LINK for the GPS Track!
• Maxi Race Madeira 25 km – LINK for the GPS Track!
• Maxi Race Madeira 15 km – LINK for the GPS Track!

 

11) Checkpoints

The time control will be made using a present timing system in addition to the departure and arrival of the various races, in the various checkpoints marked on the supply station table, identified as CP or PC (Portuguese).

An electronic time control system will be used. The breastplate of participants includes a chip, which enables the registration of the passage of the athlete. It may additionally be provided that a label is placed in the bag in the participant’s equipment.

In addition to the existing electronic control at supply stations, there also exists a manual control passing registration in control stations and in some strategic points of the route.

Participants who are not present within 15 minutes after the start, will be prevented from leaving and will not be officially part of the race.

12) Aid Stations (and control)

The aid stations will be properly identified and flagged.

Each athlete may be assisted by a member duly identified with the credential of personal assistance.

No personal assistance is allowed to 15 km runners.

 

 

13) Mandatory Gear

ITEM	100 km	55 km	25 km	15 km
Pectoral (supplied by the organization) – The athlete must ensure that it is visible throughout the race	X	X	X	X
Identification Card with photo	X	X	X	X
Rucksack or similar equipment	X	X	X	X
Water tank or equivalent with a minimum of 1 liter of capacity	X	X	X	X
Extra power	X	X	X	X
Whistle	X	X	X	X
Thermal blanket (min. 100×200 cm)	X	X	X	X
Elastic band or bandage (min. 100×6 cm)	X	X	X	X
Raincoat	X	X	X	X
Trousers	X
Mobile phone operating (ON)	X	X	X	X
Cup	X	X	X	X
Recipient for solid food (hot or cold)	X	X
2 Flashlights / Front, with extra batteries or battery (back up)	X
1 Flashlight / Front, with extra batteries or battery (back up)		X
Red light – blinking – to be used throughout the night or in poor visibility conditions.	X	X
RECOMMENDED EQUIPMENT STRONGLY
Poles
Port-waste, integrated or not in the backpack
Gloves
Cap
Change of clothes
Sunscreen
Amount in cash (to cover any unforeseen)

 

All members of the organization properly identified, as well as post heads and the Race Direction are responsible for enforcing the current regulations and will act accordingly, applying the sanctions and penalties provided for.

14) Offenses / penalties on compulsory equipment

INFRINGEMENT	PENALTY
Not assist a participant who is in need of help	Decommissioning and Referencing
Abandon the race without informing the organization	Decommissioning and Referencing
Partition the chest with another person during part or all of the route	Decommissioning and Referencing
Using paths not flagged in race, the alternative route intentionally.	Decommissioning and Referencing
Unauthorized use (ride) Transportation	Decommissioning and Referencing
Disrespect to the organization or other participants (assault or insult)	Decommissioning and Referencing
Remove signalling pathway	Decommissioning and Referencing
Doping	Decommissioning and Referencing
To disregard the safety measures and information conveyed by the organization.	Disqualification
Refuses to comply with the ratings / medical tests (If they are requested)	Disqualification
Reject the submission of the required materials when requested by the organization.	Disqualification
Do not have the required equipment provided for the distance part: chest; rucksack or similar equipment; water tank or equivalent of 1 liter of capacity at the minimum; recipient for solid food (hot or cold); Thermal blanket (min 100 x 200 cm.); whistle; raincoat; operating the mobile flashlight / front with batteries (or battery) replacement.	Disqualification
Controlling the checkpoints after the time set as time barrier	Disqualification
Fail one or more checkpoints	Disqualification
chip loss and / or the label attached to the backpack	Disqualification
Ask for help without grounded	Disqualification
Be accompanied animals	Disqualification
Taking trash to the ground and / or damage to the surrounding environment	Disqualification
Access or abandon bats anywhere in the path between the start and finish.	Disqualification
Do not have the following required materials: have only one flashlight / front; band or elastic bandage (6 min x 100 cm.); power reserve; glass and red back light (flasher).	Penalty of 1 hour per item missing
Use paths that are not flagged for proof provided they do not pose unintended shortcuts.	Penalty of 1 hour
Receive foreign aid outside the areas defined by the organization.	Penalty 30 minutes
Be accompanied by persons not accredited by the organization, except for the areas defined by the organization.	Penalty of 1 hour
Modify, bend or hide the advertising material	Penalty of 1 hour
Flashlight / Front and / or back light erased overnight.	Penalty of 1 hour
Bib not Visible	Penalty 15 minutes

 

15) Crossings of roads and road traffic

The various races of the Maxi Race Madeira lead athletes to make several passages and crossings on local and regional roads.

The athlete will have the responsibility to respect the rules of road traffic, as well as all associated care.

16) Organization’s responsibilities to athletes

Registered participants agree to participate voluntarily and under their own responsibility in the competition. Consequently, agree not to complain or make any demands to the organization, its employees, the authorities, their sponsors and other participants from any liability to them and their heirs, in all that exceeds the coverage of its liabilities, of its employees and participants.

17) Sports Insurance

All athletes are covered with a sports insurance policy exclusively contracted for the event.

The organizer assures liability insurance and personal accident insurance for the duration of the event. This insurance guarantees the minimum to cover its responsibilities, its employees and participants.

In case of accident, the athlete or injured, you should first contact the organization, which will provide your referral to the most appropriate medical institution for your health, along with the form of a claim of involvement with the respective number the policy, stamped and signed by the organization (the policyholder).

Given the urgency and / or severity of some accidents, it becomes impossible to effect filling the participation in the sinister act. In these situations, the participation of the claim will be formalized after the rescue of the injured.

The organization shall have a period of eight days after the accident occurred, to proceed with the insurer for the participation of occurrence.

After the above mentioned period the insurer reserves the right not to accept such participation.

All expenses related to the claim should be settled by the respective previously injured and later sent the documents and invoices to the insurance company for reimbursement later.

The injured person will be reimbursed by the insurer under the insurance coverage, only and only in the case of insurance claim has been duly formalized and accepted by the insurer.

The organization does not assume claims expenses, which was not aware in time for the safe activation.

The coverage and deductibles of Personal Accident Insurance as well as other information will be available the maximum 30 days before the Maxi Race Madeira.

By Law and as usual should be as the following example:

• Death by Accident: 28.161,79€
• Permanent Disability by Accident: 28.161,79€
• Treatment Expenses Accident: 4.505,37€ (Franchise cover 120,00€)
• Funeral expenses: 5.000,00€
• Expenses c / rescue operations, search, victim transport: 1.000,00€
• Age Limit: 75

Expenses, whose valueswill exceed the above covers, should be solely borne by the victim. The organization accepts no responsibility in this matter.

18) Duly formalized and regularized inscriptions

It is understood by subscription regularized all entries have been duly made in the online form on the official website (www.maxiracemadeira.com) And also paid via the payment methods available in that site.

Each and every athlete who has duly made their registration regularized and the corresponding payment will receive an organization’s email confirming your successful registration.

If the athlete has not received confirmation / notification of your registration via email after payment of registration, should contact the organization.

The athlete can only participate in the race after the registration, payment and delivery of the liability waiver. The liability waiver will be available online and it should be delivered to the organization duly completed and signed by the athlete, to info@maxiracemadeira.com .

The athlete is solely responsible for recording the data necessary to formalize your registration.

The organization is not responsible for incorrect filling in the registration form, as well as the accuracy of the data submitted by the athletes before the insurers or with other entities.

Will be available as a means of payment Credit Card or ATM;

Registration website www.maxiracemadeira.com

Contact over email info@maxiracemadeira.com

 

19) Values and periods of registration*

	From 01-03-2025 to 31-03-2025	From 01-04-2025 to 31-10-2025	From 01-11-2025 to 27-11-2025
100 km	130 €	150 €	180 €
55 km	75 €	80 €	95 €
25 km	45 €	50 €	65 €
15 km	25 €	35 €	55 €

*The organization reserves the right to establish specific campaigns, promotions or collaborations, to the values indicated above.

AARAM and ATRP members can enjoy a discount.

All registrations discounts (AARAM and ATRP, etc) for the runners, need to be asked by the clubs / organisations for their runners.

Deadline for registration: 23rd November 2025

We recall that the Maxi Race Madeira Organization reserves the right to close the registrations to any race or even the event at any time.

20) What is included in the registration?

• Dorsal / Bib + Chip;
• Bag for change of clothes and arrival (in the distance of 100 km only);
• Participation in the event in the athlete’s quality;
• Access to liquid and solid supplies provided by the organization, as established in this document;
• Medical assistance during the event (Located on supplies and arrival);
• Transport in case of withdrawal, disqualification or prevented from continuing by the organization, from the filling station until the arrival;
• Souvenir or Finisher Medal (If concluded the event);
• Digital certificate of participation, to be later made available on the official website of the event. (If the event is concluded).

21) Extra services

The organization reserves the right to provide extra services for athletes and companions, whose monetary value will be disclosed in due course.

22) Cancellation, change or change that subscription / test.

• Each and every athlete can cancel the subscription within 60 days prior to the event being entitled to 50% of the refund.
• All submitted cancelations demanded less than 60 days prior to the event day will have no right to reimbursement. However the athlete can change is registration to the next edition of the event.
• A change in the distance can be made, making the payment of the respective sets of value if it is the case.
• No refunds will be made in cases of change of proof.
• All applications for registration of changes should be formalized by email.
• Registration can be transferred to other athletes in cases of major force and respective documents of support.
• In the case of transfer of subscription to another athlete, he/she will have to make their own application and if any difference in value, must be paid these amounts. (Respecting the deadline for changes).
• All the registration changes can only take place until the closing of the registrations.
• Any athlete can cancel at any time to be registered.
• When making the cancellation of registration, the athlete will not be entitled to the kit of participation.

23) Secretariat and Check-in

The location and exact time of check-will be disclosed in time, by the organization.

To perform the check in each athlete must submit:

• Photo ID document;
• The completed and signed liability waiver previously sent to info@maxircemadeira.com;
• Comply with all the requirements demanded by IASaúde regarding the safety and public health.

The check-in may be made by a representant of the athlete, provided that:

• The athlete’s identification with photograph (BI, CC / Passport) is presented – copies of identification documents will not be accepted;
• The waiver of liability has been sent duly completed and signed by the athlete to info@maxiracemadeira.com;
• The athlete must comply with all the requirements demanded by IASaúde and all local (Madeira and Portugal) Authorities regarding events and travel measures.

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24) Age Groups (Categories) and Awards

Categories – Maxi Race Madeira (Trophy/Medals to the first 3)
Men’s	Women’s
Under 23 – Between 20 and 22 years	Under 23 – Between 20 and 22 years
Senior – Between 23 and 39 years	Senior – Between 23 and 39 years
Veterans – M40 – Between 40 and 44 years	Veterans – F40 – Between 40 and 44 years
Veterans – M45 – Between 45 and 49 years	Veterans – F45- Between 45 and 49 years
Veterans – M50 – Between 50 and 54 years	Veterans – F50 – Between 50 and 54 years
Veterans – M55- Between 55 and 59 years	Veterans – F55 – Between 55 and 59 years
Veterans – M60 – From 60 years	Veterans – F60 – From 60 years

INDIVIDUAL AWARDS
100 km	Men’s	Women’s
General	Trophy/Medals to the first 3
55 KM	Men’s	Women’s
General	Trophy/Medals to the first 3
25 KM	Men’s	Women’s
General	Trophy/Medals to the first 3

15 KM	Men’s	Women’s
General	Trophy/Medals to the first 3

• All awards and prizes will be given at the awards ceremony. No awards will be given after the award ceremony day or sent to the runners address.
• The organization reserves the right not to hold the Award Ceremony;
• The organization reserves the right to request additional information and elements to any of the participants in order to ascertain the fitness of any of the athletes to any of the distances from Maxi Race Madeira;
• The organization reserves the right to delete any of the participants to the clarifications that are requested are not remitted;
• Complaints can only be formalized until 30 minutes after the arrival time of the last athlete of the respective race, or time limit for arrival of the race, whichever occurs first;
• Any and all claims will not be accepted or considered after the stipulated in the preceding paragraph;
• Complaints are formalized in the race office in printed form, being considered only upon payment of 50 euros (non-refundable).

25) Upon your registration implies that every athlete:

• To carry their registration in Maxi Race Madeira, competition that will take place in the days 2nd and 3rd of December, declares to be aware of the risks they run;
• Agree to comply with this Regulation;
• You agree to respect all elements of the organization and its indications;
• States meet all requirements and requirements requested to participate in the Maxi Race Madeira;
• Commits to promoting ethics and good relations not only with other athletes but also with all participants in the event;
• States respect the indications of their medical teams and emergency, and of the members of the organization. In case of non-compliance will be under their sole responsibility and the consequences of such disrespect;
• Agrees to be excluded from this event or banned from any future event organized by this organization without any refund or compensation in the case of disrespect in public or private to participants or organization or partners;
• After effected and regularized the registration cannot question this Regulation.

26) Preventive Measures for pandemic or other public health measures

In case of any outgoing pandemics or other public health issues all runners, staff and public need to follow local authorities and organisations instructions.  .

27) Maxi Race Madeira Organization Commitments

• Additional signs will be placed in strategic locations to comply with the basic safety rules and whenever necessary, athletes will be alerted to their compliance by the Maxi Race Madeira team;
• The Maxi Race Madeira team involved throughout the race will have personal protective equipment appropriate to their role;
• Cleaning and disinfection measures for common spaces and equipment will be adopted depending on the frequency of use and whenever necessary.

28) Data Protection

• The organization will use the data of athletes / participants for the completion of the event itself at various times and before third parties which we list:
• Insurer (s) – Save with name, DOB, no identification document CC and / or NIF.
• Publication listings Subscribers (official website) – Name, Dorsal (assigned by the organization).
• The following entities will be sent the data of all athletes who have completed the various tests and have been classified for the purposes of classification, statistics and evaluation of the event:
  • ITRA – International Trail-Running Association
  • ATRP – Trail Running Association Portugal
  • AARAM – Athletics Association of Madeira
  • Maxi Race Series / Maxi Race International
• Will be submitted to the entities mentioned above, the following information: full name, nationality, identification No (CC or NIF) conducted test time and test performed.
• Any athlete can exercise their right of access, rectification or cancellation of your personal data by sending an email to info@maxiracemadeira.com
• They may also disclose data such as name, nationality, club and classifications (history) of athletes / participants, under news, ratings and disclosure in the social and media networks.
• They may also be disclosed with health and safety public entities.

29) Image Rights

• The participant resigns his image rights during the course of the event, and also waives the right to claim the use of their image or by the organization by the official partners of the event. Only the organization can move this image right to Media via an accreditation or adapted license.
• The organizer reserves the exclusive right of exploitation of the image Maxi Race Madeira and photographic and audiovisual journalistic events. Any design or advertising media produced for publication must obtain the prior authorization of the organization.
• Only the organization can grant accreditation to journalists, photographers and audiovisual, to access restricted sites.
• You must use the technical and advertising material provided by the organization, it is explicitly prohibited to modify, bend or hide the advertising material. If you do so, you might be penalized.

30) Final dispositions

The organization of Maxi Race Madeira reserves the right to:

• Modify the route and location of the control / supply posts without prior notice;
• Delay or cancel the start of a race in the event of adverse weather conditions that the organization considers jeopardizing to the safety of athletes and members of the organization. There will be no right to a refund;
• Change time barriers, reduce, suspend or stop a race for safety reasons, in situations of adverse weather conditions.
• In case of any delay of stock rupture regarding Athletes Kit and Finishers Kits, the organisation may not attribute these kits or offers to the athletes that have registered with discount or that were offered.
• The organization of Maxi Race Madeira also reserves the right to change the conditions set out in this regulation at any time and without prior notice. The enrollment in the race implies acceptance of the regulation.

 

Organization Contacts

Official contacts Maxi Race Madeira

info@maxiracemadeira.com

www.maxiracemadeira

São Vicente, 1st March 2025