Mucuge, Chapada Diamantina, Brazil · Saturday, November 21, 2026

Fixed Distance 50 mi

Ultra Trail Chapada Diamantina

66 days away

65 km Distance

1,640 m Climbing

5.7 Grit · Challenging

12.8277° S, 41.4277° W© OpenFreeMap © OpenMapTiles Data from OpenStreetMap

What the course asks

Climbing rate 25 m / km Rolling. Moderate undulations. Requires consistent effort across varying grades.

Time limit 17 hours 15:42 min/km average. Generous. Walkable throughout for most of the field. More forgiving than 90% of 50 mi races. Measured against 455 races of the same distance. Cut-off calculator →

Field size ~66 Mid-sized. Company early, well spread out by halfway.

DUV results for the 2025 edition (85km) — 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 30°C

Night low 18°C

Rainfall Showers likely

Daylight 12 h 45 m of light

Regional 2001-2020 average for November — NASA POWER, grid elevation 800 m. Not a forecast.

The Aid Station

Course-specific beta from the community

⛰️ terrain

This is a rolling course. Expect fast, runnable sections where rhythm is key.

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👟 gear

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

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Gear for this race

Chosen for 65 km of trail with 1,640 m of ascent.

Trail Running Shoes25 m of climb per kilometre — grip and rock protection before cushioning.
Race Nutrition65 km of self-supported fuelling between aid stations.
Hydration VestsPole attachment and chest-strap stability on steep ground.
Trekking Poles1,640 m of ascent to walk up.
HeadlampsA 17 h limit puts you out there after dark.

La Sportiva

Prodigio Pro

RunRepeat found the La Sportiva Prodigio Pro to have a secure, locked-in fit due to its premium upper, and also praised the shoe's energetic ride, particularly…

$225 ★★★★★ 4.6

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

Tailwind

Endurance Fuel

All-in-one calorie and electrolyte drink mix. 200 calories per serving.

$25 ★★★★★ 4.8

Salomon

ADV Skin 12

Industry-standard 12L race vest with front flask pockets and minimal bounce.

$180 ★★★★★ 4.8

LEKI

Ultratrail FX.One

Ultra-light carbon folding poles (135g each) designed for mountain ultra racing.

$200 ★★★★★ 4.6

Petzl

NAO RL

1500-lumen reactive lighting headlamp with 15-hour runtime. Automatic brightness adjustment.

$150 ★★★★★ 4.7

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Course Notes

The competition takes place in the heart of the Chapada Diamantina, A Place preserved with beautiful waterfalls and pleasant weather. The track consists of 85% of very technical single track, and this is the main challenge.

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