The Fanal Vertical Kilometer is organized by the Clube de Montanha do Funchal in close collaboration with the Portuguese Federation of Camping and Mountaineering (Federação de Campismo e Montanhismo de Portugal – FCMP). It also has the strong support of the Porto Moniz Municipality and other public and private institutions. The Fanal Vertical Kilometer will take place on October 11, 2025, with the first participant scheduled to start at 9:00 a.m.

Vertical Kilometer® – is a Skyrunning discipline that consists of an ascent of 1,000 meters with significant incline and a linear distance not exceeding 5 km.
The Vertical Kilometer is divided into three altitude levels (±200 meters variation): 0–1000 m, 1000–2000 m, and 2000–3000 m, with 5% tolerance.

The Fanal Vertical Kilometer is a race held on a predominantly uphill course, with +1000 meters of vertical gain and an approximate distance of 3.980 km between start and finish.
It starts in Ribeira Funda at ~78 m altitude and finishes near Lagoa do Fanal at 1,078 m altitude.

The Fanal Vertical Kilometer counts toward:

• National Vertical Championship

• National Clubs Championship – Vertical

• Madeira Skyrunning Championship

• Madeira Clubs Championship

• National Youth Trophies (age groups: Iniciados, Juvenis, Juniores, U23)

Awards will be given to the top 3 male and female athletes overall, as well as the following age groups:

• Iniciados (M/F) – 15–16 years (must not turn 17 in 2025)

• Juvenis (M/F) – 17–18 years (must not turn 19 in 2025)

• Juniores (M/F) – 19–20 years (must not turn 21 in 2025)

• U23 (M/F) – 21–23 years (in 2025)

• Seniors (M/F) – 24–39 years (in 2025)

• Veterans M40/F40 – 40–44 years (in 2025)

• Veterans M45/F45 – 45–49 years (in 2025)

• Veterans M50/F50 – 50–54 years (in 2025)

• Veterans M55/F55 – 55–59 years (in 2025)

• Veterans M60/F60 – 60+ years (in 2025)

As per FCMP Skyrunning Competition Regulations, categories are defined by the athlete’s year of birth within the calendar year. Thus, the relevant age is that on December 31, 2025.

Prize money will be awarded to the top 3 overall male and female finishers:

1st – €125
2nd – €75
3rd – €50

Winners entitled to prize money will be contacted after the event with instructions for prize reception.

The Fanal Vertical Kilometer is conducted in full respect of the environment. Disqualification will result from violent or xenophobic behavior, endangering others, or littering along the course. Participants must respect private property and surrounding areas. They are responsible for any damages they may cause.

• Registrations are only accepted via the event website: kvfanal.com, and are only valid once payment is completed.

• Each participant must correctly fill in their personal data.

• The number of participants is limited to 200, with some reserved spots for organizational commitments.

Registration Fees:

• FCMP members: €15

• Non-members: €17

• Late registration (extraordinary period): €50

• Personal accident insurance

• Transport from the meeting point to the start area

• Participation kit (chip, bib, souvenir)

• Refreshments at finish line

• Light meal after awards ceremony

• Regular period: August 24 – September 23, 2025

• Extraordinary period: October 1–8, 2025 (€50, without souvenir)

• Minimum age: 16 years on race day (except FCMP federated athletes in Iniciados category, who may be younger)

• Acceptance of these regulations

• Correct registration

Participation is entirely the responsibility of each athlete. By registering, participants declare they are physically prepared to complete the course.

Registrations are final and non-refundable. Entries are personal and non-transferable. In exceptional cases, transfer requests must be submitted at least 15 days before the event.

By registering, athletes declare they have read and accepted the regulations, and participate voluntarily under their own responsibility. They waive any claims against organizers, officials, sponsors, or other participants beyond insurance coverage.
For minors, a parent/guardian must sign and deliver a paper liability waiver when collecting the participation kit.

The organization reserves exclusive rights to images and audiovisuals from the event. Any promotional use requires prior authorization.

• October 9, Thursday – 11:00 to 19:00 (Funchal, Cooperativa Agrícola, Bloco D, 2nd floor, Room E)

• October 10, Friday – 11:00 to 14:00 (same location)
  Bib collection on race day will not be allowed except in justified and pre-approved cases (via email: [email protected]).
  ID is required. Minors must provide signed waiver. Athletes may collect bibs for others with ID copies. Clubs may collect their members’ bibs with prior notice.

The race will use CMoF Timing System. Times will be recorded every kilometer and at the finish line.

• Race clock starts at scheduled time with or without participants.

• Athletes arriving more than 15 minutes after their start time will be disqualified.

• Starts are in groups of up to 4 athletes, at 60-second intervals.

• After every 50 athletes, there will be a 10-minute pause to reduce congestion.

• Bibs must be worn visibly at all times.

• Start order will be published at least 48h before the race.

The start order of participants in the KV do Fanal will be completely random. Bib numbers will be assigned according to the order of registration of the athletes, with bibs 1 and 2 reserved exclusively for the male and female winners of the previous edition, respectively. After bib numbers have been assigned to each athlete, the start order will be drawn using the application “random.org”, which employs atmospheric noise instead of a pseudo-random algorithm to generate a truly random list of results. Depending on the number of registered participants, starts may take place individually or in groups of up to 4 athletes, always with a 1-minute interval between each start. On recommendation of the FCMP, two separate draws will be held: one for federated athletes and another for non-federated athletes. The draw will be recorded and published on the event’s website and social media as proof of its validity.

Only movement on foot is allowed. Physical effort and poles are the only aids permitted.

• Slower athletes must allow faster ones to pass.

• Overtaking athletes must warn before passing.

• Headphones are discouraged.

• Athletes must assist others in difficulty.

• Accidents must be reported immediately.

• Arrives at the finish line after the time limit for completing the race (2h00) – disqualification;

• Causes damage to the course – penalty of 3 minutes up to disqualification;

• Disrespects general forest protection rules – disqualification;

• Throws litter on the ground – disqualification;

• Violates other rules established by the organization – penalty of 3 minutes up to disqualification;

• Fails to assist another participant in need of help – penalty of 3 minutes up to disqualification;

• Requests help without necessity – disqualification;

• Intentionally does not wear the bib, or does not keep it visible (on the front) – disqualification;

• Does not wear shoes or does not wear minimum appropriate clothing for a mountain race – disqualification;

• Does not carry the timing chip until the end of the race – disqualification;

• Does not follow the marked course – disqualification;

• Does not facilitate the passage of a faster athlete – penalty of 3 minutes up to disqualification;

• Receives outside assistance during the race – penalty of 3 minutes up to disqualification.

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• Bib (visible at all times)

• Timing chip

• Appropriate footwear and clothing for a mountain race

• No aid stations during course.

• Water available at finish line.

• Solid refreshments at race office (Fanal Forest Station).

The Jury consists of the Race Director, referees (one acting as President), and FCMP delegate (if appointed). Referees are appointed by FCMP Arbitration Council.

Participants in the Fanal Vertical Kilometer will be covered by personal accident insurance with the following coverage:

• Death or Permanent Disability: to be defined
• Funeral Expenses: to be defined
• Treatment Expenses, Medical Transportation, and Repatriation: to be defined

In case of an accident, the participant must first contact the organization, which will arrange for their transfer to the most suitable medical institution based on their health condition, along with a copy of the accident report. Sometimes, due to the urgency or severity of some accidents, it may be impossible to complete the accident report immediately. In these circumstances, the accident report can be processed after the participant has received initial medical care. Regardless, the accident report must always go through the organization, which is responsible for sending it to the insurance company. The organization will not cover the expenses of accidents of which it is not informed in a timely manner for insurance activation.

Participant data will be stored by the organization for insurance, entry lists, news, and results. Athletes may request access, correction, or deletion by emailing [email protected].
For FCMP members, registration implies consent for data sharing with the federation for rankings. All participants agree to allow their email to be shared with event partners for marketing purposes.

The organization may suspend, shorten, or cancel the race for safety or force majeure reasons beyond its control (e.g., severe weather, landslides, fire, earthquakes, road closures, protests, epidemics/pandemics, government restrictions, terrorism, civil unrest, etc.).

Complaints must be submitted in writing (form provided by Jury) with a €50 deposit (non-refundable if rejected), within 15 minutes after official results are published.
Jury decisions may be appealed according to FCMP Skyrunning regulations.

Unforeseen cases will be resolved by the Jury, with the President having the final say, in line with FCMP Skyrunning Regulations.