Ultra Running Hub Cocais, MG, Brazil · Saturday, May 9, 2026
Fixed Distance Marathon
Cambotas Trail Fest
Race completed
45 km Distance
2,497 m Climbing
6.0 Grit · Hardcore
What the course asks
Climbing rate 55 m / km
Mountain. Significant climbing. Steep sections will require power hiking.
Time limit 12 hours
16:00 min/km average. Generous. Walkable throughout for most of the field. More forgiving than 79% of Marathon races. Measured against 43 races of the same distance. Cut-off calculator →
Field size ~105 Mid-sized. Company early, well spread out by halfway.
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 Dry — rain unlikely
Daylight 11 h 16 m of light
Regional 2001-2020 average for May — NASA POWER, grid elevation 1000 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 2,497 m of ascent.
- Trail Running Shoes55 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 Poles2,497 m of ascent to walk up.
- HeadlampsA 12 h limit puts you out there after dark.
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