
Funchal, Portugal · Sunday 19 January 2025
# Maratona do Funchal 2025 The Maratona do Funchal is a relatively flat coastal marathon on Madeira Island with modest elevation gain (127m climb, 174m descent), making it accessible for runners targeting fast times. The course's unique feature is its scenic oceanside setting in Funchal, offering Mediterranean atmosphere rather than the typical European marathon experience. The trail surface provides grip and comfort compared to road marathons, though you'll want to verify the specific terrain mix before race day.
Adjusted Time
4:35:10
Time difference: +35.2 minutes compared to a flat, road, temperate course.
Maratona do Funchal 2025 is a full marathon held in Funchal, Portugal, scheduled for Sunday 19 January 2025. The course is run on trail surface with 127m of total elevation gain, reaching a maximum altitude of 70m above sea level. For registration and full race details, visit the official Maratona do Funchal 2025 website.
With 127m of elevation gain, this is a moderately undulating course. The route ranges from 8m to 70m above sea level (62m total range). While not completely flat, the elevation changes are manageable for most runners and shouldn't significantly impact pacing strategy.
Maratona do Funchal 2025 is a trail race, meaning the course includes unpaved surfaces such as dirt, gravel, or forest paths. Trail surfaces are inherently slower than road courses due to uneven footing, technical sections, and often steeper gradients. Trail-specific shoes with good grip are recommended, and runners should expect a finish time 10-20% slower than their equivalent road marathon time.
Our difficulty rating for Maratona do Funchal 2025 is calculated using a model that combines elevation gain, temperature impact, and surface type. Use the difficulty calculator above to enter your target finish time and see exactly how many minutes this course would add or subtract compared to a perfectly flat, cool, road-based marathon. Faster runners and slower runners are affected differently by the same course conditions, so the difficulty is personalised to your pace.
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