Araxa, MG, Brazil · Saturday, May 2, 2026
Bocaina Park Trail 45km
What the course asks
DUV results for the 2026 edition (45km) — finishers only. Starters are not published, so the field was at least this big and no finish rate can be given.
Typical conditions, May
Regional 2001-2020 average for May — NASA POWER, grid elevation 982 m. Not a forecast.
Results history
| Year | Race | Finishers | Men's winner | Women's winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 45km | 44 | Paulo Raphael Santos Silva · 05:55:08 | Selma Campelo · 08:03:10 |
| 2025 | 45km | 29 | Wanderson Nascimento · 05:32:23 | Karen Neves · 09:07:07 |
| 2024 | 45km | 27 | Thiago Vilela Toledo Rodrigues da Cunha · 05:26:35 | Kamilla de Souza Torralbo · 07:05:23 |
| 2023 | 45km | 25 | Marcus Wilson de Almeida · 06:06:53 | Juliana Adao · 09:28:45 |
| 2022 | 45km | 19 | Thiago Vilela Toledo Rodrigues da Cunha · 05:30:25 | Erica Gomes Silva · 06:59:26 |
| 2019 | 45km | 7 | Cesar Henrique Goldner Picinin · 05:48:01 | — |
The field grew 52% between 2025 (29) and 2026 (44). 23% of the 2026 field were women.
DUV results for the 2026 edition (45km) — finishers only. Starters are not published, so the field was at least this big and no finish rate can be given.
The Aid Station
Course-specific beta from the community
This is a mountain course. Poles are highly recommended for the sustained climbs.
With trail terrain, choose a shoe with moderate cushioning for optimal performance.
Gear for this race
Chosen for 45 km of trail with 2,344 m of ascent.
- Trail Running Shoes 52 m of climb per kilometre — grip and rock protection before cushioning.
- Race Nutrition 45 km of self-supported fuelling between aid stations.
- Hydration Vests Pole attachment and chest-strap stability on steep ground.
- Trekking Poles 2,344 m of ascent to walk up.
- GPS Watches Battery life first — a 45 km day outlasts most full-GPS modes.
Overview
The Bocaina Park Trail 45km is a trail race in Araxa, MG, Brazil, with 2344 meters of elevation gain over a 45km course. This means runners will climb 52 meters for every kilometer, making it a challenging course for its distance.
With a 10-hour time limit, the 13.3 minutes per kilometer cut-off pace is tighter than 48% of its peer marathon-distance races, requiring a steady effort. The race typically sees a field smaller than 47% of its 59 peer races, offering a more intimate race experience.
Similar races
Other Marathon trail ultras, closest in distance first.