Paraty Brazil by UTMB
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About the race
Paraty Brazil by UTMB is a trail running event held in Paraty on Brazil’s southeastern coast from 23 to 26 September 2027. The event is supported by the Government of the State of Rio de Janeiro, the Municipality of Paraty, and ICMBio.
The town of Paraty features a preserved colonial historic center with cobblestone streets and lies between the Atlantic Ocean and the Serra da Bocaina National Park. The park is a UNESCO World Heritage Site covering more than 106,000 hectares, most of it native Atlantic Rainforest. Courses connect beaches, native forests, mountains, and local villages, offering varied terrain and coastal-to-mountain routes. Peaks in the region reach up to 1,840 meters in elevation, and course profiles include substantial elevation gain on longer distances.
Race distances and reported elevation gains include:
- 101 km : 4,850 m+ elevation gain
- 53 km : 3,200 m+ elevation gain
- 34 km : 1,100 m+ elevation gain
- 25 km : 750 m+ elevation gain
- 17 km : 550 m+ elevation gain
- 7 km : 50 m+ elevation gain
Event branding associates the race with the UTMB World Series and emphasizes trail running within the Atlantic Forest and coastal landscapes. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
