Paraty Brazil by UTMB
Paraty Brazil by UTMB – UTSB 110
Paraty
Race guide
Updated 29 June 2026
The UTSB 110 is the flagship distance of Paraty Brazil by UTMB, a 108 km loop that begins and ends in the cobblestone streets of Paraty's Centro Histórico on the Atlantic coast of Brazil. With 4,529 m of cumulative elevation gain and a high point of 1,833 m, the course punches well above its distance — a demanding mix of lush Atlantic Forest singletrack, exposed ridgelines, and river valley crossings that defines what trail running in this corner of South America looks and feels like. The finish cut-off falls at 01:00 on Day 3, giving runners a generous but finite window that the heat and terrain will test to the full.
Course & Terrain Overview
The race starts at sea level — literally, at -11 m in Paraty's historic centre — and the terrain wastes no time mixing coastal humidity with serious vertical. The first major checkpoint arrives at Taquari (33.6 km, -3 m), keeping you essentially at sea level through the opening third. This low-lying stretch threads through lush valley and forest terrain; it feels open and forgiving, but that sensation is a trap. The real altitude comes later: by the time you reach the Trutaria Rio Manso crew point at 76.6 km, you are at 1,264 m, meaning the bulk of the climbing is concentrated in the back half of the course. The high point of 1,833 m sits somewhere beyond the halfway mark, demanding that runners arrive at the 76.6 km crew point with legs intact. The return leg back to Paraty Centro Histórico covers the final 31.4 km and drops nearly all the way back to sea level (finish at 6 m), but 'downhill to the finish' does not mean easy — late-race descents on tired legs in Atlantic Forest conditions are technical and relentless.
Decisive Climbs & Where the Race Is Won or Lost
Despite the relatively gentle opening to Taquari, the race truly takes shape between Taquari and the high point above 1,800 m. This extended climbing section, compressed into the second half of the course, is where ambitions come apart. The push from the valley floor up toward the 1,833 m summit demands sustained effort on trails that can be slick and rooted in the Brazilian Atlantic Forest. Runners who banked too little patience in the first 33 km will find this section catastrophic. Equally, the descent from the high point back toward Paraty is not a relief — it is a final examination. With 30-plus kilometres still to cover from Trutaria Rio Manso and a cut-off of 01:00 on Day 3 at the finish, mismanaging either the big climb or the long descent will cost you the race. This is where conserved energy from the early valleys becomes the currency that buys a strong finish.
Pacing & Fuelling Strategy
The proven approach here is counter-intuitive: the first third, from Paraty to Taquari (33.6 km at near sea level), should feel almost social. Going out easy is not a concession — it is the deposit that funds everything that comes later. Runners who arrive at Taquari feeling genuinely fresh are positioned to climb hard through the back half; those who arrive already working will be broken by the 1,833 m high point. Use both crew points — Taquari and Trutaria Rio Manso — as structured resets. Change socks, top up sodium, reset your mental state completely before moving on. In the closing kilometres from 76.6 km to the finish, break the remaining distance into small, managed segments rather than staring at the total. The heat and humidity of the Atlantic coast make fuelling non-negotiable from the gun: start drinking and eating before you feel the need, and treat electrolyte intake as critical throughout, not just in the latter stages. Solid, real food at crew points should be prioritised alongside gels.
Conditions to Expect
Paraty sits on Brazil's Costa Verde in a region of intense tropical humidity, and the Atlantic Forest environment means the course can be warm and wet regardless of season. Expect high humidity from the moment you leave the Centro Histórico, and anticipate that any heat felt on the exposed ridgelines above 1,500 m will feel especially brutal after hours of effort in dense forest below. Night running is a certainty — with a Day 3 finish cut-off of 01:00, most of the field will spend significant time on the trail after dark. The descent from the high point back toward Paraty, whether run in daylight or at night, requires headlamp readiness and technical focus. Trail surfaces in Atlantic Forest can be muddy, rooted, and slippery after rain; trail shoes with solid grip and some waterproofing at the toe are strongly recommended. Pack for warmth at the high point (1,833 m can feel cold at night even in Brazil) but manage layers carefully given the sweaty lower sections.
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Checkpoints & cut-offs
✓ Course data verified against the official source (2026-07-05) · official source
0 km · -11 m · —
32.9 km · -6 m · Sat 02:00
75.4 km · 1213 m · Sat 14:30
108.1 km · 6 m · Sun 01:00
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