
Km Vertical de Câmara de Lobos
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
Location
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SKYRUNNING 2,8 km Licensed
SKYRUNNING 2,8 km Non-licensed
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