Km Vertical de Câmara de Lobos

  • Sat, August 30, 2025
  • 15 € – 17 €
  • 2 races
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Event summary

The 10th edition of the Vertical Kilometer of Câmara de Lobos will take place on August 30, 2025, in Curral das Freiras, Madeira. This demanding skyrunning race features a steep 2.8 km course with 1,000 meters of positive elevation gain, from Colmeal (630 m) to Pico Grande (1,630 m).
Part of multiple competitive series — including the National Skyrunning Championship, National Youth and Club Championships, Madeira Regional Skyrunning Cup, and the Skyrunner® Portugal Series — this event attracts both elite and amateur vertical specialists.
Open to athletes aged 15 and over, the race offers a unique challenge through rugged, high-altitude mountain terrain. Individual starts every 60 seconds provide a personal battle against gravity.
With a festive mountain atmosphere and sweeping views, this is one of the most iconic vertical kilometers in Portugal.

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Date: August 30, 2025

Location: Curral das Freiras, Câmara de Lobos, Madeira

Distance: 2.8 km with 1,000 m elevation gain

Start Location: Colmeal (630 m elevation)

Finish Location: Pico Grande (1,630 m elevation)

Start Format: Individual starts every 60 seconds from 08:00

Bib Pick-up:
Aug 28–29 – 09:00–13:30 / 14:30–18:00 at Campo de Futebol do Ribeiro Real
Aug 30 – from 07:00 at race venue

Cut-off Time: 2h30 for all athletes

Eligible Participants: Ages 15+, nationals or foreigners, federated or not

Licensed Classification: Only FCMP-licensed athletes/teams are eligible for championship rankings

Registration Deadline: August 24, 2025 at 23:59

Entry Fee: €15 (FCMP athletes) / €17.50 (non-FCMP)

Participant Limit: 200 athletes (+10 reserved spots)

Age Categories: Iniciados (15–16), Juvenis (17–18), Juniores (19–20), Sub-23 (21–23), Seniores (24–39), Veterans M/F40–60+

Timing: CMoF Timing System with control at start and finish

Course Type: Steep mountain trail in protected natural area

Surface: Technical dirt and mountain trail

Mandatory Gear: Bib, trail shoes, timing chip; windbreaker may be required in bad weather

Poles: Not allowed

Refreshments: Solid/liquid aid station at the summit only

Transport: Shuttle from Curral das Freiras to start and back

Insurance: Personal accident insurance included

Prizes: Monetary prizes for top 5 M/F overall; medals for age groups; team prizes


Regulation link 


Câmara de Lobos, Madeira

Races

SKYRUNNING 2,8 km Licensed

30 Aug, 2025
15 

SKYRUNNING 2,8 km Non-licensed

30 Aug, 2025
17 

Benefits

🎽 Personalized bib and official t-shirt
🏅 Finisher refreshments and awards at the summit
⏱️ CMoF Timing System with individual time tracking
🛟 Emergency and medical support on course
🛡️ Personal accident insurance included
🥤 Aid station at finish (liquid + solid)
🧳 Transport from Curral das Freiras to start and return
📸 Media coverage and official photos
🏆 Trophies and monetary prizes for top finishers


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