Passa Quatro, MG, Brazil · Saturday, August 14, 2027
Fixed Distance 50K
La Mision Brazil - Short Mision 55 Kms
332 days away
55 km Distance
4,025 m Climbing
8.8 Grit · Elite / extreme
What the course asks
Climbing rate 73 m / km
Vertical. Extreme verticality. This is a technical mountain course with sustained steep grades.
Time limit 21 hours
22:55 min/km average. Generous. Walkable throughout for most of the field. Among the most forgiving 50K cut-offs we track. Measured against 1007 races of the same distance. Cut-off calculator →
Field size ~473 Large. Rarely out of sight of another runner.
DUV results for the 2025 edition (55km) — finishers only. Starters are not published, so the field was at least this big and no finish rate can be given.
Typical conditions, August
Daytime high 24°C
Night low 9°C
Rainfall Mostly dry
Daylight 11 h 18 m of light
Regional 2001-2020 average for August — NASA POWER, grid elevation 1028 m. Not a forecast.
The Aid Station
Course-specific beta from the community
This is a vertical 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 55 km of trail with 4,025 m of ascent.
- Trail Running Shoes73 m of climb per kilometre — grip and rock protection before cushioning.
- Race Nutrition55 km of self-supported fuelling between aid stations.
- Hydration VestsPole attachment and chest-strap stability on steep ground.
- Trekking Poles4,025 m of ascent to walk up.
- HeadlampsA 21 h limit puts you out there after dark.
Similar races
Other 50K trail ultras, closest in distance first.