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Madeira Skyrace Experience
Madeira / TRAINING CAMP + RACE TRIP

001—Madeira Skyrace Experience

Madeira Skyrace Experience

Welcome to the Madeira Skyrace Experience: Your Ultimate Skyrunning Journey

Conquer the Trails, Embrace the Challenge, Join Team Arduua

Embark on a Skyrunning Adventure: Venture into the heart of the skyrunning universe as you prepare to conquer the iconic Madeira Skyrace. This isn’t just a race; it’s an experience that will push your boundaries and ignite your passion for trail running.

From highest peak of the Island (Pico Ruivo, 1,861 m) to sea level in just one technical downhill.

This is your invitation to become part of a vibrant community, united by the passion for pushing limits and savoring every trail moment.

Master the Skyrunning Challenge

The Madeira Skyrace is your chance to step onto the grand stage of skyrunning. As part of the revered Skyrunner World Series, this race is more than a trail – it’s a symphony of elevation, technicality, and sheer willpower.

The Ultimate Skyrace Training

Prepare for the race of a lifetime with our comprehensive training program and a specially designed training camp tailored to the demands of the Madeira Skyrace. This program will elevate your skills, enhance your endurance, and ensure you’re fully prepared for a triumphant race day.

Trail Mastery with Passion

Join forces with trail enthusiasts from around the globe as we conquer trails and conquer challenges together. The camaraderie of the trail running community is your support system as you navigate demanding terrain and share unforgettable moments.

Community Living, Shared Memories

At our heart, we’re a community – a family of runners who share not only the trails but also the joy of living and learning together. Our hotel becomes a hub of laughter, collaboration, and connection. From eating together to sharing tales of conquest, this camaraderie is the soul of our experience.

Mixed Levels of Trail Runners

During the camp, participants will be grouped according to varying proficiency levels in trail running. Ranging from newcomers, venturing into this type of race for the first time, to seasoned and competitive runners striving for a top-tier position. Your guides will include the same Arduua Trail running coaches who oversee your online training, as well as a selection of Arduua Ambassadors with prior experience in the race and an intimate knowledge of the region. Check out below info for more details.

Preparedness and Requirements

In order to attend the camp, we require a certain level of physical fitness, technical experience, and that you are in good health. You do not necessarily need to be the fastest person in a 10K, but a minimum requirement is that within the last 12 months, you have been able to finish a mountain race spanning 20-45 km with 1250-2500 meters of elevation gain (within the time limits of the race). Your pacing is not super important, and we will divide into 2-3 different groups, each with a different pace. If you are part of Arduua Online Coaching, your coach will determine if you are ready for the Camp.

Your Madeira Adventure Package

Our meticulously crafted “Madeira Skyrace Experience” package covers every aspect of your journey. From training camp, race trip, race registration, accommodations, meals, transfer, transportation, and expert coaching on site, we’ve left no stone unturned to ensure your focus remains on the trails and your journey.

The Madeira Skyrace Experience package includes participation in the Madeira training camp in March, where we will practice on the actual race course, and a race trip to the Madeira Skyrace in June. To optimize your preparation, we highly recommend enlisting our assistance with your training and enrolling in the Arduua Trail Running Coaching program before registering for the Madeira Skyrace Experience. Doing so will grant you a discount code for this event.

Camp Madeira: March 7, 2024 – March 11, 2024

Madeira Skyrace – Race trip: June 13, 2024 – June 16, 2024

Join the Arduua Movement

Are you ready to embrace the skyrunning challenge, immerse yourself in the breathtaking beauty of Madeira, and become a part of a community that lives and breathes trail running? Seize the chance to be part of an experience that echoes far beyond the finish line.

At Arduua, we firmly believe that Skyrunning is not exclusive to elites; anyone can partake with proper training.

Team Arduua welcomes trail runners who challenge themselves, who push boundaries, dream ambitiously, strive for improvement, and harbor a profound love for the mountains.

Our team is international, composed of runners from all corners of the world at various proficiency levels. We consistently find joy in the events where we gather.

Elevate your journey – in the sky, on the trails, and in the heart of the Madeira Skyrace community. Welcome to the Madeira Skyrace Experience.

For any inquiries, please don’t hesitate to contact Katinka Nyberg at katinka.nyberg@arduua.com.

Camp Madeira - Itinerary

7 March

Day 1 - Check in

Afternoon

Pickup at the airport

Afternoon

Check in at the hotel

Evening

Dinner at the hotel

8 March

Day 2 - MSR , section 3, 4 and 5

Morning

Breakfast at the hotel

Day

Route: MSR , section 3, 4 and 5. Achado Do Teixiera, Pico Ruivo Pocos Da Levada Do Rei Quinta Do Furao Ilha 18 km, 1700 D+ / 2950 D- (extra route might be added for high level runners)

Evening

Dinner at the hotel

9 March

Day 3 - MSR, section 1 & 2

Morning

Breakfast at the hotel

Day

Route: MSR, section 1 & 2. Santana city Achado Do Teixiera, Pico Ruivo, 16 km, 1850 D+ / 750 D- (extra route might be added for high level runners)

Evening

Dinner at the hotel

10 March

Day 4 - Pico do Arieiro Trail

Morning

Breakfast at the hotel

Day

Route: Pico do Arieiro – Pico das Torres – Pico Ruivo – Tunnels – Pico do Arieiro) 11.5 km, 1871 D+ (extra route might be added for high level runners)

Evening

Dinner at the hotel

11 March

Day 5 - Check out

Morning

Breakfast at the hotel

Morning

Check out

Morning

Transportation to the airport

Madeira Skyrace - Race Trip - Itinerary

13 June

Day 1 - Check in

Afternoon

Pickup at the airport

Afternoon

Check in

Evening

Dinner at the hotel

14 June

Day 2 - Meet up and activities

Morning

Breakfast at the hotel

Day

A trip to Pico Ruivo 1861 m. We will bring lunch packs

Afternoon

Pick up bib number

Evening

Before race session at the hotel (strategy, nutrition, questions to Coaches.)

Evening

We have dinner together at the hotel

15 June

Day 3 - Race day

Morning

Breakfast at the hotel

07:00

MSR race start

09:00

SSR race start

Afternoon

Price cermony

Evening

Dinner at hotell

16 June

Day 4 - Check out

Morning

Breakfast at the hotell

Morning

Check out

Morning

Transportation to the airport

Accommodation

Santana in Nature

Accommodation in middle of nature!

It is situated in Santana, 20 minutes from Madeira Airport, and 2 km from where the race starts.

A place where nature and tranquility are the highlight.

Santana in Nature Bed & Breakfast is a Guest House located on the top of the mountain next to the Rocha do Navio Nature Reserve in Santana, immersing itself harmoniously in the lush North Coast landscape of Madeira Island. Its exceptional location next to the LAURISSILVA FOREST allows our guests a magnificent panoramic view of the Atlantic Ocean, from where you can observe the island of Porto Santo and note the maritime, forest and urban diversity of the municipality of Santana.

The Races

You can choose between MSR and SSR.

MSR, 45 km, 3600 D+

The Madeira Sky Race is a technical mountain race which consists of steep slopes and trails (3600D+), a highly technical degree competition within the field of Skyrunning sports.

https://madeiraskyrunning.com/en/madeira-sky-race-...

SSR, 23 km, 1672 D+

The Santana Sky Race is a skyrunning experience that challenges you to climb up the outstanding mountainous sceneries of the village of Santana, in a competition that goes from 400 up to 1600 meters above sea level.

https://madeiraskyrunning.com/en/santana-sky-race-...

How to get here

You take a flight to Madeira Island, Madeira Airport, Funchal (FNC), and we pick you up at the airport.

Pick up at the airport on arrival date in the afternoon/evening.

Drop off at the airport on departure date in the morning.

Do not book the flight too long in advance, and double check your flight with us before you book it (just enough to book about 3 months before the camp).

Included in the package

Included in Camp

Accommodation 4 nights at Santana in Nature. You share room with another runner, or you can book a private room.

Meals Breakfast, Lunch pack and Dinner (drinks is not included).

Trail running 3 days of trail running, guided routes and trail running technique coaching by the coaches from Arduua.

Transfer Transfer from and to the airport is included (at arrival date in the afternoon/evening, at departure date in the morning). All transfers on the island to the different routes are included.

Included in Race trip

Accommodation 3 nights at Santana in Nature. You share room with another runner, or you can book a private room.

Meals Breakfast, Lunch pack and Dinner (drinks is not included).

Races & Race tickets Race tickets are included in the packages. For more info check out the official race site https://www.madeiraskyrunning.com/.

Race tactics: Race tactics and race go through with Arduua Coach, the day before race.

Activities A trip to Pico Ruivo on Friday.

Transfer Transfer from and to the airport is included (at arrival date in the afternoon/evening 16-21, at departure date in the morning at 7). All transfers on the island to the different routes are included.

Not included

You travel here buy yourself, and flight ticket is NOT included in the package.

Mandatory Equipment

Mandatory equipment MSR

Race bib (supplied by the organization) to be placed on the chest or abdomen of the athlete and visible during the entire race

Backpack or similar for the transport of equipment

Water reservoir or equivalent with a minimum capacity of 1 liter (for MSR) or 0,5l (for SSR)

Thermal blanket (min. 140 x 200 cm)

Waterproof jacket with hood and long sleeve that fits the athlete (on SSR race windbreaker is accepted)

Operational mobile phone to receive and make calls

Food reserve

Whistle

Cup of 12cl minimum (the organization will not supply cups at refreshment stations)

1 flashlight / headlight, with extra batteries

Recommended material (also Camp where the weather might be cold and wet)

2 pair of Trail running shoes

Running poles

Long trousers

Long sleeve shirt

Cap/Beanie/Scarf/Bandana

Gloves

Waterproof pants

Sunglasses

Change of clothes

Sunscreen cream

Electrolytes, salt, magnesium

Lots of energy (gels, bars etc)

Mandatory insurance and medical

1. You need to fill in a health declaration that shows that you are fully healthy to be able to run a Madeira Skyrace.

3. You would need a valid travel insurance. Although the race itself includes rescue and insurance.

Booking info and Payment

In connection with your booking, you pay 20% of the trip.

If you cancel your trip you will NOT get back the 20% that you paid in advance.

At latest one month before the camp, you pay the remaining amount, to secure your place.

Questions about this trip?

Send us an e-mail at katinka.nyberg@arduua.com

Madeira Skyrace Experience Packages

TRAINING CAMP + RACE TRIP

Arduua Trail running Coaching customers who who sign up for the Madeira Skyrace Experience before 2023-09-30 get 30% discount on the event.

Camp Madeira + Madeira Skyrace - Race trip, Shared roomCAMP MADEIRA ACCOMODATION 4 NIGHTS IN SHARED ROOM INCL. BREAKFAST, LUNCHPACK, DINNER, GUIDED ROUTES, ON SITE COACHING, ACTIVITIES, TRANSPORTATIONS AND TRANSFER. MADEIRA SKYRACE TRIP ACCOMODATION 3 NIGHTS IN SHARED ROOM: INCL BREAKFAST, LUNCHPACK AND DINNER, RACE TICKET, TRANSFER AND ACTIVITIES.

€2.000 incl. vAT

Camp Madeira + Madeira Skyrace - Race trip, Private roomCAMP MADEIRA ACCOMODATION 4 NIGHTS IN PRIVATE ROOM INCL. BREAKFAST, LUNCHPACK, DINNER, GUIDED ROUTES, ON SITE COACHING, ACTIVITIES, TRANSPORTATIONS AND TRANSFER. MADEIRA SKYRACE TRIP ACCOMODATION 3 NIGHTS IN PRIVATE ROOM: INCL BREAKFAST, LUNCHPACK AND DINNER, RACE TICKET, TRANSFER AND ACTIVITIES.

€2.300 incl. vAT

20% deposit required to secure your place. Outstanding balance due 1 month before trip. Price includes tax.

NEED HELP GETTING READY FOR THIS RACE TRIP?

Arduua coaching brings a specific approach to training for Skyrunning and trail running. We build strong runners who rise to meet the physical, technical and mental challenges of skyrunning.

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002—Madeira Skyrace Experience

Madeira Skyrace Experience

An Unforgettable Journey Fueled by Determination, Dedication, Passion, and Perseverance. Surpass your own expectations and embark on a comprehensive journey encompassing training preparations, a training camp, and ultimately, the Madeira Skyrace.

Camp MadeiraMarch 7 - March 11, 2024

Distance 45km, 3600D+

Difficulty Medium

Camp Madeira is an exclusive training camp meticulously designed for runners gearing up to conquer the Madeira Skyrace, covering 45 km with a challenging elevation gain of 3600 meters. During the camp, participants will have the unique opportunity to practice on the actual race course.

Madeira Skyrace TripJune 13 - June 16, 2024

Distance 45 km, 3600 D+

Difficulty Medium

The Madeira Skyrace holds a position of eminence within the esteemed Skyrunner World Series, an assembly of the most arduous and acclaimed skyrunning races across the globe.

Make sure you meet the requirements for the race you are interested in. Race website

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004 - Team Arduua

Team Arduua

A Unified Force of Coaches and Skyrunning Enthusiasts

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Fernando Armisen

Head Coach

I’m a passionate trail runner, and a professional trail running coach from Zaragoza Spain, specialized in Skyrunning, Trail and Ultra-trail.aAs a dedicated trail runner and a professional trail running coach from Zaragoza, Spain, I specialize in Skyrunning, Trail, and Ultra-trail. Holding the role of Head Coach at Arduua, I oversee the Arduua Online Coaching Platform and lead the team of coaches at Arduua. My commitment to enhancing your performance is unwavering, and I'm here to guide you every step of the way. I’m the Head Coach of Arduua, and I’m main responsibe for the Arduua Online Coaching Platform and for the Coaches of Arduua.

Katinka Nyberg

Founder, Arduua

As a mountain runner and entrepreneur, I'm deeply enamored with the world of Skyrunning. From the lifestyle and the camaraderie to the relentless challenge and unwavering spirit, every aspect of this sport resonates with me. The beauty of the mountains, the value system they instill, and the never-give-up attitude required – all of it encapsulates the essence of Skyrunning. At Arduua, we're united by a shared passion for these rugged landscapes and the boundless possibilities they offer.

David Garcia

Coach

As a devoted trail runner and a professional trail running coach from Madrid, Spain, I specialize in Skyrunning, Trail, and Ultra-trail disciplines. At Arduua, I hold the role of a Trail Running Coach, guiding and supporting runners worldwide who participate in the Arduua Online Coaching program. My passion for this sport and my commitment to helping others reach their goals make every step of this journey incredibly rewarding.