Ultra Running Hub Passa Quatro, MG, Brazil · Saturday, August 14, 2027
La Mision Brazil - Short Mision 55 Kms
What the course asks
DUV results for the 2025 edition (55km) — finishers only. Starters are not published, so the field was at least this big and no finish rate can be given.
Typical conditions, August
Regional 2001-2020 average for August — NASA POWER, grid elevation 1028 m. Not a forecast.
Results history
| Year | Race | Finishers | Men's winner | Women's winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 55km | 473 | Mauricio Pazian Martins · 07:47:25 | Francieli Kiekow · 08:52:57 |
| 2024 | 50km | 295 | Thiago Gonzaga da Silva · 08:42:19 | Ana Paula Antunes Medina · 11:19:22 |
| 2023 | 50km | 319 | Joao Luiz da Silva · 07:02:01 | Mariana Scarpelli · 08:32:33 |
| 2022 | 50km | 227 | Rogerio Silvestrin · 07:03:55 | Maria Aparecida Cunha · 09:16:40 |
| 2019 | 50km | 211 | Thiago Gonzaga da Silva · 08:02:23 | Rosangela Barbosa Amaral Lima · 09:49:43 |
| 2018 | 50km | 118 | Moises Gomes dos Santos Almeida · 06:31:42 | Silvia Durigon · 07:07:23 |
| 2017 | 55km | 119 | Wellington Roberto Noronha · 07:02:20 | Claudia Nogueira Campos Almeida · 08:42:48 |
The field grew 60% between 2024 (295) and 2025 (473). 23% of the 2025 field were women.
DUV results for the 2025 edition (55km) — 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 vertical 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 55 km of trail with 4,025 m of ascent.
- Trail Running Shoes 73 m of climb per kilometre — grip and rock protection before cushioning.
- Race Nutrition 55 km of self-supported fuelling between aid stations.
- Hydration Vests Pole attachment and chest-strap stability on steep ground.
- Trekking Poles 4,025 m of ascent to walk up.
- Headlamps A 21 h limit puts you out there after dark.
Overview
La Mision Brazil - Short Mision 55 Kms is a fixed-distance trail race in Passa Quatro, MG, Brazil, organised by Tambo Great Explorers. With 4025 meters of elevation gain over 55 kilometers, its 73.2 meters of climb per kilometer makes it a challenging 50k-category event.
The time limit of 21 hours results in a cutoff pace of 22.9 minutes per kilometer, tighter than 3% of 50k races. This pace requires consistent progress and leaves little margin for extended stops. With 473 finishers in its latest edition, this race draws a larger field than 98% of its 2646 peer 50k races.
Similar races
Other 50K trail ultras, closest in distance first.