Ultra Running Hub Paraty, Rj, Brazil · Saturday, September 19, 2026
Fixed Distance 50K
Paraty by UTMB - PTR 55
3 days to go
58.5 km Distance
3,400 m Climbing
8.0 Grit · Hardcore
What the course asks
Climbing rate 58 m / km
Mountain. Significant climbing. Steep sections will require power hiking.
Time limit 16 hours
16:25 min/km average. Generous. Walkable throughout for most of the field. More forgiving than 85% of 50K races. Measured against 1007 races of the same distance. Cut-off calculator →
Field size ~644 Very large. Congested start, busy aid stations.
DUV results for the 2025 edition (58.5km) — finishers only. Starters are not published, so the field was at least this big and no finish rate can be given.
Typical conditions, September
Daytime high 26°C
Night low 13°C
Rainfall Mostly dry
Daylight 12 h 01 m of light
Regional 2001-2020 average for September — NASA POWER, grid elevation 800 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 59 km of trail with 3,400 m of ascent.
- Trail Running Shoes58 m of climb per kilometre — grip and rock protection before cushioning.
- Race Nutrition59 km of self-supported fuelling between aid stations.
- Hydration VestsPole attachment and chest-strap stability on steep ground.
- Trekking Poles3,400 m of ascent to walk up.
- HeadlampsA 16 h limit puts you out there after dark.
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