The next 12 months
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Madeira Ladies Open 2026 | ITF W50 Funchal
Free to walk in: 65 players at Quinta Magnólia, Funchal. Qualifying from Sunday 15 November 2026, singles main draw from Tuesday 17, last matches Sunday 22.
Funchal São Silvestre Night Race 2026 | Volta à Cidade do Funchal
Funchal's São Silvestre night race is on Monday 28 December 2026: 5.85 km under the Christmas lights at 20:00, a walk at 19:00, children's races from 18:15.
Funchal Marathon 2027 | Maratona do Funchal
The Funchal Marathon is on Sunday 31 January 2027: marathon at 07:00, mini marathon at 08:30, half at 09:00, all finishing on the seafront in central Funchal.
Madeira Island Ultra-Trail 2027 | MIUT
The 18th MIUT crosses Madeira coast to coast on 24 to 25 April 2027: five trail races, all finishing in Machico, plus where to watch and where to stay.
UIPM Biathle & Triathle World Championships 2026
More than 1,400 athletes from 50 countries race for biathle and triathle world titles on the Funchal seafront, in age groups from under-9 to masters.
Madeira Nature Festival
Guided hikes, canyoning, biking and sea outings island-wide, autumn is Madeira's sweet spot for getting outdoors.
