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Brazil 135
Paraty coast to the mountains. One hundred fifty miles. Seventy hours. Brazilian summer heat and jungle humidity.
- Start2,707 ft
- High5,034 ft
- Low2,707 ft
- Finish3,035 ft
- Paraty coast at mile 0.0
- Brazil at mile 30, cutoff 14 hours
- Brazil 135 mile 61 at mile 61, cutoff 28 hours
- Brazil 135 mile 91 at mile 91, cutoff 42 hours
- Brazil 135 mile 122 at mile 122, cutoff 56 hours
- Finish the mountains at mile 152, cutoff 70 hours
Geometrycourse math
Weather at the cruxcourse math
At hour 6 of race, feels like 38 C (87 F). 31 percent chance of rain.Sample of 7 race days, medium confidence.At hour 6 of race, apparent temperature P90 is 38 C / 100 F.
The cruxPatagonia wind, river crossings, and long dirt road connectors (near mile 98)
Course DNA
The Course
Brazil 135 runs 150 mi through Brazil. +33,707 ft gain and -33,379 ft loss. Surfaces skew 75% trail / 20% dirt road / 5% paved. Patagonia wind, river crossings, and long dirt road connectors. High point near 5,354 ft. Low near 2,697 ft. January temps run 40°F to 80°F. The course rewards patience early and punishes rushed descents after mile 75.
The Work
Train for 33,707 feet of climbing across 150 mi. Back-to-back long runs on trail. Practice power-hiking grades above 15 percent. 70 hours total means limited margin: rehearse fueling every 45 to 60 minutes and downhill eccentric work weekly. Technicality 5/10. Build a block that simulates the crux near mile 98.
Kit
January in Brazil: plan for 40°F to 80°F. Mandatory shell if rain is in forecast. Headlamp with spare batteries if 70 hours pushes past dark. Poles help on sustained climbs above mile 38. Vest capacity for 2 liters minimum. Shoes matched to 75% trail: lugs for mud, rock plate if the course turns technical after mile 75.
Race Day
Hold effort through mile 38. The field often splits on the first big climb after mile 75. Patagonia wind, river crossings, and long dirt road connectors near mile 98 is where time is won or lost. Walk the steep pinches. Run the flats and gentle downhills. Crew at major aids: socks, calories, ice if hot. Transitions under 5 minutes when possible. Final third is 50 miles of fatigue management. Finish with reserve for the last descent.
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