Araxa, MG, Brazil · Saturday, May 2, 2026
Fixed Distance Marathon
Bocaina Park Trail 45km
Race completed
45 km Distance
2,344 m Climbing
5.8 Grit · Challenging
What the course asks
Climbing rate 52 m / km
Mountain. Significant climbing. Steep sections will require power hiking.
Time limit 10 hours
13:20 min/km average. Generous. Walkable throughout for most of the field. About average for a Marathon. Measured against 43 races of the same distance. Cut-off calculator →
Field size ~44 Small. Long stretches with nobody in sight.
DUV results for the 2026 edition (45km) — finishers only. Starters are not published, so the field was at least this big and no finish rate can be given.
Typical conditions, May
Daytime high 24°C
Night low 13°C
Rainfall Mostly dry
Daylight 11 h 23 m of light
Regional 2001-2020 average for May — NASA POWER, grid elevation 982 m. Not a forecast.
The Aid Station
Course-specific beta from the community
This is a mountain course. Poles are highly recommended for the sustained climbs.
With trail terrain, choose a shoe with moderate cushioning for optimal performance.
Gear for this race
Chosen for 45 km of trail with 2,344 m of ascent.
- Trail Running Shoes52 m of climb per kilometre — grip and rock protection before cushioning.
- Race Nutrition45 km of self-supported fuelling between aid stations.
- Hydration VestsPole attachment and chest-strap stability on steep ground.
- Trekking Poles2,344 m of ascent to walk up.
- GPS WatchesBattery life first — a 45 km day outlasts most full-GPS modes.
Similar races
Other Marathon trail ultras, closest in distance first.