UTAX – AXtrail Series 2025

The Ecotrail Funchal Madeira is a trail running event taking place on October 18th, 2025, on Madeira Island, Portugal. This race offers multiple distances: 60 km, 45 km, 30 km, and 15 km, catering to various levels of trail runners and outdoor enthusiasts.

The event is open to all participants and features courses with significant natural coverage, ranging from 80% to 90% trail surfaces, and varying elevation gains up to 2670 meters, promising a challenging and scenic experience. It is a part of the Ecotrail international series, attracting trail runners who appreciate nature and endurance racing.

The race courses traverse Madeira’s unique landscape, showcasing lush nature and mountainous terrain. The atmosphere of the event is vibrant and community-oriented, including a Kids race on October 19th with distances designed for younger runners, making the event family-friendly and inclusive.

The V Trail e Caminhada “Rota da Maçã de Montanha” will take place on October 18, 2025, in Armamar, Portugal. The event includes three distances: a 20 km trail, a 12 km short trail, and an 8 km walk. Designed to highlight the region’s scenic apple-growing landscapes, the race is open to participants of all levels and nationalities. Both trail distances include chip timing and age group rankings, while the walk is a non-competitive, family-friendly option. The courses cover rural paths, vineyard slopes, and municipal roads, with moderate to high technical difficulty. All events start and finish in front of the Armamar Town Hall, with shower access available at the municipal indoor pool. The event fosters a festive atmosphere, featuring a warm-up session, prize giving, and an optional post-race dinner.

The 1st edition of the “Só Para Bravos” Challenge takes place on October 18, 2025, at Parque Verde do Bonito in Entroncamento. This unique test is designed exclusively for firefighters and forest protection professionals, who will run a 1.5km course while wearing full wildfire protective gear (EPI Florestal).

Participants must demonstrate speed, technique, and resilience — just like in real rural firefighting conditions. Open only to qualified personnel, this challenge honors the bravery and strength of those who protect our forests.

The first edition of the SPT Sunset Trail will take place on October 18, 2025, in Ventosa, Alenquer, starting at 18:40. This trail running event offers a scenic 18 km race through the stunning Serra Galega region, with a parallel non-competitive 10 km walk also available.

Organized by SPT Sabores do Paço Trail Zatopeques and supported by the Municipality of Alenquer and other partners, the race promotes active lifestyles and showcases the region’s technical trails, natural landscapes, and cultural charm.

Both routes are circular and start/finish at the SPT headquarters (former primary school). Participants can expect mid-level difficulty, with a mix of forest paths, wide trails, and technical terrain.