Desafio Rota da Baleia takes place on Sat, Sep 12, 2026 in Laguna, Brazil. The main route is 80 km.
- Date
- Sat, Sep 12, 2026
- Start
- Laguna 🇧🇷
- Distance
- 80 km
- Climbing
- 1,320 m
- Level
- Open to all
Desafio Rota da Baleia is an ultra trail run traversing the scenic coastline of Santa Catarina through Laguna, Imbituba, and Garopaba.
Official event pageWhat this race demands
Desafio Rota da Baleia demands sustained aerobic endurance and muscular resilience to cover an 80 km trail run across coastal terrain with 1320 meters of elevation gain.
Ultra distance endurance
Covering 80 km on foot requires deep aerobic conditioning and structural tolerance to sustain forward motion for many consecutive hours.
Coastal terrain adaptability
Traversing the coastline of Santa Catarina through Laguna, Imbituba, and Garopaba exposes runners to varied soft and uneven trail surfaces.
Cumulative vertical gain
The 1320 meters of elevation spread across the ultra distance demands efficient pacing on rolling climbs to conserve energy for the late stages.
A sustained effort of this duration requires continuous carbohydrate intake of 60 to 90 grams per hour to maintain energy availability.
Estimated finish times
Estimates by level, not promises. Your own number depends on your fitness on the day.
Your road to race day
Race day at Desafio Rota da Baleia is 3 weeks away. This is how a coach divides that time. The first phase starts now.
01Taper2 weeks · Aug 23, 2026 – Sep 5, 2026
Volume drops while intensity stays: short, sharp efforts keep the legs awake as fatigue drains away.
02Race week1 week · Sep 6, 2026 – Sep 12, 2026
Openers, rest and logistics. The work is done; the job now is arriving fresh.
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