Joanópolis, SP, Brazil · Saturday, February 27, 2027

Fixed Distance 50 mi

Joanópolis Ultramarathon

150 days away

81 km Distance

2,900 m Climbing

8.4 Grit · Hardcore

22.9303° S, 46.2756° W © OpenFreeMap © OpenMapTiles Data from OpenStreetMap

What the course asks

Climbing rate 36 m / km Rolling. Moderate undulations. Requires consistent effort across varying grades.

Time limit 16 hours 11:51 min/km average. Generous. Walkable throughout for most of the field. About average for a 50 mi. Measured against 471 races of the same distance. Cut-off calculator →

Field size ~15 Tiny. You will run alone for most of it.

DUV results for the 2026 edition (81km) — finishers only. Starters are not published, so the field was at least this big and no finish rate can be given.

Typical conditions, February

Daytime high 27°C

Night low 17°C

Rainfall Wet — expect rain

Daylight 12 h 37 m of light

Regional 2001-2020 average for February — NASA POWER, grid elevation 919 m. Not a forecast.

Results history

Year	Race	Finishers	Men's winner	Women's winner
2026	81km	15	Thiago Ferreira da Silva · 08:38:28	Patricia Mello · 10:42:57

7% of the 2026 field were women.

DUV results for the 2026 edition (81km) — 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 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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Gear for this race

Chosen for 81 km of trail with 2,900 m of ascent.

Trail Running Shoes 36 m of climb per kilometre — grip and rock protection before cushioning.
Race Nutrition 81 km of self-supported fuelling between aid stations.
Hydration Vests Pole attachment and chest-strap stability on steep ground.
Trekking Poles 2,900 m of ascent to walk up.
Headlamps A 16 h limit puts you out there after dark.

La Sportiva

Prodigio Pro

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Adidas

Terrex Agravic Speed Ultra

RunRepeat found the Adidas Terrex Agravic Speed Ultra to be perfect for midfoot and forefoot strikers, while iRunFar noted that the shoe feels incredibly effici…

★★★★★ 4.5

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