RacingThePlanet Ultramarathon

The SIXTEENTH edition of the RacingThePlanet Ultramarathon is heading to BRAZIL! Beginning in the vibrant Afro‑Brazilian city of Salvador and continuing into the natural paradise of Chapada Diamantina, this race traverses towering plateaus, hidden canyons, and crystal‑clear waterfalls—an unforgettable journey through a wild network of trails steeped in Brazilian culture and history.

 

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Itinerary

  • 13 Aug 2027

    Competitors Arrive (hotel provided)

  • 14 Aug 2027

    Race Check-In & Go to Camp 1

  • 15 Aug 2027

    Race Starts

  • 15 Aug 2027 - to - 21 Aug 2027

    Stage 1 - To - Stage 6 take place

  • 21 Aug 2027

    Awards Banquet (hotel provided)

  • 22 Aug 2027

    Event Concludes

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  • 22 Sep 2026 Explore the Course

    Get ready for an immersion into Brazil through landscapes, history, and rhythm in the natural paradise of Chapada Diamantina over the 250km, 6-Stage course. See the Stage distances, elevation, chart and a description of the terrain. 

  • 10 Sep 2026 Who is Joining RacingThePlanet: Brazil?

    The competitor list, so far, has been revealed.  Is your name on the list?  Should it be?

  • 02 Sep 2026 August is one of the best times to visit Chapada Diamantina

    RacingThePlanet Brazil 2027 takes place in August which is the end of winter in Brazil and an excellent time to visit, especially for outdoor activities. Expect highs of around 30C, lows of 10C, minimal rainfall and moderate humidity. 

  • 22 Aug 2026 Namib Race and UltraLite (Namibia) 2026 Have Concluded

    Congratulations to all the participants of the Namib Race and UltraLite (Namibia) 2026 for their incredible achievements and perseverance. The overall winner was Takuro Kumagai from Japan, with the female category won by Michaela (Michi) Punz‑Raml from Austria. The Official Team Winner was Team Taiwan A from Taiwan, represented by Yi Chieh (Kevin) Lin and Min Feng Lee, while the Group Team Winner was JustRunEat from Korea, with members Yujin Kim, Hansol Hong, and Bomi Lee. Relive the race coverage. 

  • 30 Jul 2026 Why We Chose Brazil & Chapada Diamantina

    Find out why we chose Brazil and what makes Chapada Diamantina the perfect location for RacingThePlanet: Brazil.

  • 08 Jul 2026 Is Brazil in your calendar?

    There is still more than one year until RacingThePlanet: Brazil, time to lock it in. 

  • 27 Jun 2026 RacingThePlanet History Made at the Gobi March 2026

    The 20th edition of the Gobi March concluded on Saturday and what a great week it was.  Relive all the action. watch the final film and find out about the milestone achieved. 

     

  • 20 Jun 2026 Follow the Gobi March 2026 Live Now

    The 20th edition of the Gobi March is underway. Follow the race to see results, photos, videos, blogs and more. Or sign up to receive breaking news to your email - and send messages of support to those who are racing. 

  • 10 Jun 2026 Find Out Everything You Need To Know At A Glance

    The itinerary, the logistics, the course, race highlights, average speeds, , the cost, what's included - find out everything in one place. 

  • 27 May 2026 How to Get to Salvador

    The meeting place for RacingThePlanet: Brazil is Salvador. It is well connected through Spain, Portugal, France, Panama City and many domestic flights from Rio and Sao Paulo.