Ultramaratona dos Anjos 235KM X-Hard

Race completed

235 km Distance

5,540 m Climbing

10.0 Grit · Elite / extreme

22.3903° S, 44.9667° W© OpenFreeMap © OpenMapTiles Data from OpenStreetMap

What the course asks

Climbing rate 24 m / km Rolling. Moderate undulations. Requires consistent effort across varying grades.

Time limit 60 hours 15:19 min/km average. Generous. Walkable throughout for most of the field. More forgiving than 64% of 200 mi + races. Measured against 14 races of the same distance. Cut-off calculator →

Field size ~51 Small. Long stretches with nobody in sight.

DUV results for the 2026 edition (235km) — finishers only. Starters are not published, so the field was at least this big and no finish rate can be given.

Typical conditions, July

Daytime high 21°C

Night low 9°C

Rainfall Mostly dry

Daylight 10 h 59 m of light

Regional 2001-2020 average for July — NASA POWER, grid elevation 1028 m. Not a forecast.

The Aid Station

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⛰️ 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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🥤 nutrition

For 100km+ efforts, prioritize real food at aid stations to prevent palate fatigue.

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Gear for this race

Chosen for 235 km of trail with 5,540 m of ascent.

Trail Running Shoes24 m of climb per kilometre — grip and rock protection before cushioning.
Race NutritionPast 235 km the palate quits before the legs do — carry more than one flavour.
Hydration VestsPole attachment and chest-strap stability on steep ground.
Trekking Poles5,540 m of ascent to walk up.
HeadlampsA 60 h limit puts you out there after dark.

Asics

Trabuco Max 3

★★★★★ 4.6

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

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