Paraty Brazil by UTMB takes place on Fri, Sep 18, 2026 in Paraty, Brazil. The main route is 108 km.
- Date
- Fri, Sep 18, 2026
- Start
- Paraty 🇧🇷
- Distance
- 108 km
- Climbing
- 4,850 m
- Level
- Open to all
Immersed in the Atlantic Forest between the sea and the mountains, Paraty Brazil by UTMB challenges runners through rugged tropical terrain and historic cobblestone trails.
Official event pageWhat this race demands
Paraty Brazil by UTMB demands sustained endurance across 108 km of rugged terrain with 4850 meters of elevation gain in the Atlantic Forest.
Climbing volume
The course requires negotiating 4850 meters of elevation gain over a 108 km distance, demanding significant vertical resilience and uphill efficiency.
Terrain durability
Rugged tropical terrain and historic cobblestone trails place continuous eccentric loading on the lower limbs throughout the ultra-distance effort.
Environmental management
Racing in the Atlantic Forest environment requires effective pacing and heat management suited to the tropical setting.
Given the extended duration, athletes should consume 60 to 90 grams of carbohydrates per hour to maintain energy output throughout the event.
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 Paraty Brazil by UTMB is 4 weeks away. This is how a coach divides that time. The first phase starts now.
01Peak1 week · Aug 22, 2026 – Aug 28, 2026
The hardest weeks of the plan: race-specific intensity at nearly full training load, sharpening exactly what this race asks for.
02Taper2 weeks · Aug 29, 2026 – Sep 11, 2026
Volume drops while intensity stays: short, sharp efforts keep the legs awake as fatigue drains away.
03Race week1 week · Sep 12, 2026 – Sep 18, 2026
Openers, rest and logistics. The work is done; the job now is arriving fresh.
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