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

Fixed Distance 50 mi

Joanópolis Ultramarathon 64km

150 days away

64 km Distance

2,500 m Climbing

7.0 Grit · Hardcore

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

What the course asks

Climbing rate 39 m / km Rolling. Moderate undulations. Requires consistent effort across varying grades.

Time limit 13 hours 12:11 min/km average. Generous. Walkable throughout for most of the field. More forgiving than 67% of 50 mi races. Measured against 471 races of the same distance. Cut-off calculator →

Field size ~9 Tiny. You will run alone for most of it.

DUV results for the 2026 edition (64km) — 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	64km	9	Jose Eduardo de Faria · 09:22:56	Giovanna Martins · 06:50:51

33% of the 2026 field were women.

DUV results for the 2026 edition (64km) — 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 64 km of trail with 2,500 m of ascent.

Trail Running Shoes 39 m of climb per kilometre — grip and rock protection before cushioning.
Race Nutrition 64 km of self-supported fuelling between aid stations.
Hydration Vests Pole attachment and chest-strap stability on steep ground.
Trekking Poles 2,500 m of ascent to walk up.
Headlamps A 13 h limit puts you out there after dark.

La Sportiva

Prodigio Pro

RunRepeat found the La Sportiva Prodigio Pro to have a secure, locked-in fit due to its premium upper, and also praised the shoe's energetic ride, particularly…

$225 ★★★★★ 4.6

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

Maurten

Gel 100

Hydrogel technology for 25g carbs per gel with minimal GI distress.

$3.5 ★★★★★ 4.7

Nathan

VaporKrar 12L

12L race vest co-designed with ultra champion Rob Krar, with insulated bladder pocket.

$170 ★★★★★ 4.6

Black Diamond

Distance FLZ

Lightweight folding trekking poles with FlickLock Z adjustment. 340g per pole.

$170 ★★★★★ 4.7

Petzl

NAO RL

1500-lumen reactive lighting headlamp with 15-hour runtime. Automatic brightness adjustment.

$150 ★★★★★ 4.7

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Overview

The Joanópolis Ultramarathon 64km, a trail race organised by ROOTS RACING, takes place in Joanópolis, SP, Brazil, with its next edition scheduled for February 27, 2027. This race offers 2500m of elevation gain over 64km, averaging 39.1m of climb per kilometer.

With only 1 edition run so far in 2026, the race has seen 9 finishers. Its field size is bigger than 8% of 649 peer 50-mile races. The 13-hour time limit translates to a 12.2 minutes per kilometer cutoff pace, which is tighter than 33% of 452 peer 50-mile races, leaving less margin for error than most races of this distance.

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