MIUT – Madeira Island Ultra Trail takes place on Sat, Apr 24, 2027 in Porto Moniz, Portugal. The main route is 110 km.
- Date
- Sat, Apr 24, 2027
- Start
- Porto Moniz 🇵🇹
- Distance
- 110 km
- Climbing
- 7,200 m
- Level
- Open to all
Your 29-week plan to MIUT – Madeira Island Ultra Trail
The Base phase starts this week. Built around your fitness and adjusted every day as your form changes; attach the course and it prepares for the climbs too.
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MIUT is an iconic mountain ultramarathon that traverses Madeira Island from Porto Moniz to Machico across rugged volcanic terrain, steep ridges, and ancient laurel forests.
What this race demands
MIUT demands extreme climbing endurance and structural resilience to sustain movement across 110 kilometers and 7200 meters of vertical gain on rugged terrain.
Vertical Endurance
Accumulating 7200 meters of elevation gain over a 110-kilometer distance requires relentless climbing efficiency and sustained muscular output on steep ridges.
Ecological Durability
Navigating volcanic terrain and ancient laurel forests for an ultra-distance mountain format places immense repetitive stress on the lower limbs and joints, requiring high resistance to eccentric fatigue during descents.
Given the extended duration of a 110-kilometer mountain ultramarathon, athletes should target an intake of 60 to 90 grams of carbohydrates per hour to maintain energy balance.
Estimated finish times
Estimates by level, not promises. Your own number depends on your fitness on the day.
Your road to race day
Race day at MIUT – Madeira Island Ultra Trail is 29 weeks away. This is how a coach divides that time. The first phase starts now.
01Base17 weeks · Oct 4, 2026 – Jan 30, 2027
Aerobic foundation: mostly steady endurance work that grows the aerobic engine and the durability the later phases stand on.
02Build6 weeks · Jan 31, 2027 – Mar 13, 2027
Progressive overload: training load climbs in waves, with harder weeks stacked on the base and planned recovery weeks that let the gains land.
03Peak3 weeks · Mar 14, 2027 – Apr 3, 2027
The hardest weeks of the plan: race-specific intensity at nearly full training load, sharpening exactly what this race asks for.
04Taper2 weeks · Apr 4, 2027 – Apr 17, 2027
Volume drops while intensity stays: short, sharp efforts keep the legs awake as fatigue drains away.
05Race week1 week · Apr 18, 2027 – Apr 24, 2027
Openers, rest and logistics. The work is done; the job now is arriving fresh.
Frequently asked questions
When is MIUT – Madeira Island Ultra Trail?
MIUT – Madeira Island Ultra Trail takes place on Sat, Apr 24, 2027 in Porto Moniz, Portugal.
How long is MIUT – Madeira Island Ultra Trail?
The main route is 110 km.
What does MIUT – Madeira Island Ultra Trail demand?
MIUT demands extreme climbing endurance and structural resilience to sustain movement across 110 kilometers and 7200 meters of vertical gain on rugged terrain.
How much climbing does MIUT – Madeira Island Ultra Trail have?
MIUT – Madeira Island Ultra Trail has 7,200 m of climbing.
Who is MIUT – Madeira Island Ultra Trail for?
MIUT – Madeira Island Ultra Trail is open to all participants.
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