108km of Atlantic Forest between the sea and the Serra do Mar, starting from a UNESCO World Heritage city
The flagship event of Paraty Brazil by UTMB covers 108km through the Atlantic Forest between the coast and the Serra do Mar. Starting at 7pm from the cobblestone streets of the Paraty historic center, runners head inland through communities and dense forest to the highest points of the Serra da Bocaina, crossing a rolling sea of hills before summiting the iconic Pedra da Macela. The return follows the spectacular Janela do Mar viewpoint and the historic Caminho do Ouro — an 18th-century Portuguese gold-trading trail still paved with original stones — before finishing back in the UNESCO World Heritage city at dawn.
Experienced ultrarunners
Paraty, RJ, BrazilSeptember 18, 2026
Paraty Brazil PTR 108 is a loop trail race in Paraty, RJ, Brazil, held on September 18, 2026. The course covers 108 km, climbs 4,735 m, and has a 30h cutoff.
| Location | km | Elevation | Cutoff | Crew | Drop bags |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Start Start | 0.0 | -11 m | — | ||
Grauna Aid Station | 13.0 | 113 m | — | ||
Barra Grande Aid Station | 23.0 | -21 m | — | ||
Taquari Aid Station | 32.9 | -6 m | 7h2:00 AM +1 | Drop Bags | |
Cume do Taquari Landmark | 42.6 | 991 m | — | ||
Serraria Aid Station | 53.8 | 1,160 m | — | ||
Escola do Pinhal Aid Station | 65.2 | 1,310 m | — | ||
Trutario Rio Manso Aid Station | 75.4 | 1,213 m | 19h30m2:30 PM +1 | Drop Bags | |
Pedra da Macela Landmark | 84.5 | 1,693 m | — | ||
Macela - Mombora Aid Station | 87.2 | 1,365 m | 23h30m6:30 PM +1 | ||
Janela do Mar Landmark | 88.5 | 1,471 m | — | ||
Cachoeira 7 Quedas Aid Station | 96.2 | 378 m | 26h30m9:30 PM +1 | ||
Caboclo Aid Station | 102.5 | 86 m | — | ||
Finish Finish | 108.1 | 6 m | 30h1:00 AM +2 | Drop Bags |
Aid station details for this race are still being filled in. Cutoffs and access rules come from the race’s own published information and can change — check the official race details before planning around them.
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September in Paraty is tropical — high humidity and temperatures regularly reaching 30°C+ during the day
September is a transitional month; afternoon thunderstorms and heavy showers are possible, especially on exposed ridgelines
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