Cambotas Trail Fest

Race completed

45 km Distance

2,497 m Climbing

6.0 Grit · Hardcore

19.8661° S, 43.4563° W © OpenFreeMap © OpenMapTiles Data from OpenStreetMap

What the course asks

Climbing rate 55 m / km Mountain. Significant climbing. Steep sections will require power hiking.

Time limit 12 hours 16:00 min/km average. Generous. Walkable throughout for most of the field. More forgiving than 79% of Marathon races. Measured against 43 races of the same distance. Cut-off calculator →

Field size ~105 Mid-sized. Company early, well spread out by halfway.

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

Daytime high 24°C

Night low 13°C

Rainfall Dry — rain unlikely

Daylight 11 h 16 m of light

Regional 2001-2020 average for May — NASA POWER, grid elevation 1000 m. Not a forecast.

Results history

Year	Race	Finishers	Men's winner	Women's winner
2026	45km	105	Andre Luiz Mapa · 05:05:01	Maria Aparecida da Cunha · 06:06:24
2025	45km	116	Felipe Costa da Silva · 04:51:55	Maria Aparecida Cunha · 06:05:56
2024	45km	122	Rogerio Silvestrin · 04:29:02	Leticia da Silva Saltori · 05:49:16
2022	45km	72	Rogerio Silvestrin · 04:41:30	Ivania Rambo · 06:10:30
2021	45km	76	Rogerio Silvestrin · 04:49:29	Leticia da Silva Saltori · 05:54:40

The field shrank 9% between 2025 (116) and 2026 (105). 18% 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

⛰️ terrain

This is a mountain course. Poles are highly recommended for the sustained climbs.

By UltraHub Expert

👟 gear

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

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Gear for this race

Chosen for 45 km of trail with 2,497 m of ascent.

Trail Running Shoes 55 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 2,497 m of ascent to walk up.
Headlamps A 12 h limit puts you out there after dark.

Adidas

Terrex Speed Ultra

RunRepeat found the Adidas Terrex Speed Ultra to have a grippy outsole and great lockdown, while iRunFar noted that the shoe works on a variety of trail conditi…

★★★★★ 4.5

Salomon

Sense Ride 5

RunRepeat found the Salomon Sense Ride 5 to have immaculate lockdown and a smooth and stable ride, making it confident on moderate trails and steep downhills. I…

★★★★★ 4.5

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