Ultra Running Hub Caxias do Sul, Brazil · Saturday, November 7, 2026
Fixed Distance 50K
Ultra Desafio Do Padre
52 days away
57 km Distance
2,140 m Climbing
6.1 Grit · Hardcore
What the course asks
Climbing rate 38 m / km
Rolling. Moderate undulations. Requires consistent effort across varying grades.
Time limit 10 hours
10:32 min/km average. Generous. Walkable throughout for most of the field. Tighter than 72% of 50K races. Measured against 1007 races of the same distance. Cut-off calculator →
Field size ~71 Mid-sized. Company early, well spread out by halfway.
DUV results for the 2025 edition (57km) — finishers only. Starters are not published, so the field was at least this big and no finish rate can be given.
Typical conditions, November
Daytime high 24°C
Night low 13°C
Rainfall Showers likely
Daylight 13 h 22 m of light
Regional 2001-2020 average for November — NASA POWER, grid elevation 644 m. Not a forecast.
The Aid Station
Course-specific beta from the community
This is a rolling course. Expect fast, runnable sections where rhythm is key.
With trail terrain, choose a shoe with moderate cushioning for optimal performance.
Gear for this race
Chosen for 57 km of trail with 2,140 m of ascent.
- Trail Running Shoes38 m of climb per kilometre — grip and rock protection before cushioning.
- Race Nutrition57 km of self-supported fuelling between aid stations.
- Hydration VestsPole attachment and chest-strap stability on steep ground.
- Trekking Poles2,140 m of ascent to walk up.
- GPS WatchesBattery life first — a 57 km day outlasts most full-GPS modes.
Course Notes
Start at Igreja de Conceição da Linha Feijó (Caxias do Sul/RS)
Similar races
Other 50K trail ultras, closest in distance first.