Jaraguá SkyMarathon

Race completed

52 km Distance

3,536 m Climbing

7.9 Grit · Hardcore

26.4861° S, 49.0667° W© OpenFreeMap © OpenMapTiles Data from OpenStreetMap

What the course asks

Climbing rate 68 m / km Mountain. Significant climbing. Steep sections will require power hiking.

Time limit 12 hours 13:51 min/km average. Generous. Walkable throughout for most of the field. More forgiving than 67% of 50K races. Measured against 1007 races of the same distance. Cut-off calculator →

Field size ~85 Mid-sized. Company early, well spread out by halfway.

DUV results for the 2026 edition (52km) — finishers only. Starters are not published, so the field was at least this big and no finish rate can be given.

Typical conditions, April

Daytime high 23°C

Night low 15°C

Rainfall Showers likely

Daylight 11 h 25 m of light

Regional 2001-2020 average for April — NASA POWER, grid elevation 575 m. Not a forecast.

The Aid Station

Course-specific beta from the community

⛰️ terrain

This is a mountain course. Poles are highly recommended for the sustained climbs.

By UltraHub Expert

👟 gear

With trail terrain, choose a shoe with moderate cushioning for optimal performance.

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Gear for this race

Chosen for 52 km of trail with 3,536 m of ascent.

Trail Running Shoes68 m of climb per kilometre — grip and rock protection before cushioning.
Race Nutrition52 km of self-supported fuelling between aid stations.
Hydration VestsPole attachment and chest-strap stability on steep ground.
Trekking Poles3,536 m of ascent to walk up.
HeadlampsA 12 h limit puts you out there after dark.

Adidas

Terrex Speed Ultra

★★★★★ 4.5

Brooks

Catamount 3

RunRepeat found the Brooks Catamount 3 to have a cozier upper that enhances the overall fit, though breathability and durability could be better. iRunFar noted…

★★★★★ 4.5

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