Regulations

I declare and undertake to:

• Fully accept the race RULES.

• Have full physical and mental capacity to accept and understand the provisions of this waiver.

• Respect the municipal, state and federal legislation in force, being responsible for the acts committed during the event.

• Respect the other athletes, the organization and the general public following the event.

• Follow the instructions of the organizers and the event staff.

• Authorize my images in the competition to be used by the organization and the sponsoring companies for purposes of dissemination and advertising of the event and/or products associated with the event.

• Release the organizers, the Municipal Governments, the owners of the land the race crosses and the sponsors from liability for getting lost on the course, personal accidents, damage and/or loss of objects that may occur before, during or after my participation in the race.

• The organization will not be responsible for athletes' belongings lost inside or outside the race arena.

• Be aware of the difficulties in carrying out rescue operations in some areas of the course. Also be aware that there will be areas that vehicles cannot reach, where immediate assistance is limited.

• Not remove any vegetation, not use fire and not leave any waste, refuse or litter throughout the course and my participation in the race.

• Walk and/or run on the marked trails at all times.

• Be physically fit, have completed adequate training and have been assessed and cleared by a doctor to take part in this specific race.

• Be aware of, own and carry, during the race, the mandatory safety and first-aid equipment, the use of the suggested equipment being at my discretion.

• Assume, of my own free will, all the risks involved and their consequences arising from participation in this race: sprains, dislocations, displacements, fractures, burns, animal bites and stings, contact with poisonous plants, etc. Exempting the organizers, staff and sponsors from ANY AND ALL LIABILITY for any material, moral or physical damage I may suffer as a result of participating in this RACE.

• Accept that the organizers have the right to postpone, cancel or modify the event for reasons of safety of the athletes and the work team. No refund will be claimed by me, my legal representatives, heirs or family members, due to the cancellation of the race or my declared withdrawal.

• I am aware that failure to comply with all the provisions of this declaration may result in my disqualification.

• The participant is obliged to know and respect these competition rules, as well as traffic regulations and the instructions of those in charge of each race.

• Personal data are protected by the LGPD (Brazilian General Data Protection Law) and may be shared with researchers (studies related to the sport) and with partners

• The athlete assumes full responsibility for the data provided.

• Registration, signed by the athlete or their representative, implies the declaration of knowledge and acceptance of the entire content of these rules, and consequently the athlete may not, at any time, claim ignorance or lack of knowledge of the conditions stipulated herein.

To take part in the Paraty Brazil by UTMB event, especially in the most physically and technically demanding courses, it is essential to:

• Be fully aware of the length and specific nature of the race and be perfectly prepared for it.

• Have acquired, before the race, a real capacity for personal autonomy in a mountain environment in order to deal with the problems arising from this type of race, including but not limited to:

Knowing how to face, without outside help, weather conditions that can be very difficult due to the characteristics of the course (night, wind, cold, fog or rain).

Knowing how to deal, even when isolated, with physical or mental problems resulting from extreme fatigue, digestive problems, muscle or joint pain and minor injuries.

• Being fully aware that it is not the role of the organization to help a runner manage their problems.

• Being fully aware that, for such a trail and mountain activity, safety depends mainly on the runner's ability to adapt to the problems encountered or foreseeable.

• Inform and raise awareness among their companions about respecting places, people and the race rules.

• Each runner, at the time of registration, will agree to the liability waiver, which presupposes that they are physically able to undertake this challenge, have read these rules and are aware of everything they will have to face during the race.

Participants are expected to follow the principles of semi-autonomy/self-sufficiency. They must be prepared to carry their own fluids, nutrition, and mandatory equipment (including items required for adverse weather conditions) between aid stations. Runners must also be capable, within the course safety guidelines, of handling difficult or changing conditions.

This principle of self-sufficiency implies the following rules:

1. Each runner must carry all mandatory equipment with them at all times during the race. This equipment must be transported in a non-transferable backpack throughout the course. At any point during the race, race officials may inspect the backpack and its contents. Runners are required to comply respectfully with these checks. Refusal to do so may result in disqualification.

2. Aid stations provide food and drinks for on-site consumption only. The organization supplies water and/or energy drink for refilling hydration systems. It is the runner’s responsibility to leave each aid station with enough food and fluids to reach the next one safely.

3. For the PTR 100 course, personal assistance is allowed only at designated aid stations and strictly within the area reserved for this purpose, subject to the aid station coordinator’s approval. Assistance may be provided by one single person only. Medical assistance by a member of the runner’s personal team is strictly prohibited. Only basic care is permitted (such as massage or blister treatment), and the runner must remain seated in a chair (lying down is not allowed). The rest of the aid station area is strictly reserved for registered runners.

4. It is strictly forbidden to accompany or be accompanied along any part of the race course by a person who is not officially registered, except in clearly marked spectator areas near aid stations. Any runner who accepts being accompanied outside authorized areas violates the principle of semi-autonomy. Race officials or coordinators who witness such violations are authorized to apply penalties in accordance with the race rules.

(*) External support for runners is allowed exclusively at the following checkpoints of the PTR 100 course:

• Taquari (32.2 km)
• Trutaria Rio Manso (71.5 km)

External assistance is prohibited at all other checkpoints and at any other point along the course.

For the PTR 55, PTR 34, PTR 25, PTR 17, NIGHT 10, and RUN 7 courses, no external assistance is permitted at any time during the race.

• Athlete kit containing: T-shirt, with bib number and timing chip; sponsor giveaways (if any);

IMPORTANT: The T-shirt and finisher item size must be chosen at the time of registration. Size changes may be made until August 1, 2027, subject to availability.

There will be no exchanges at kit pick-up or afterwards.

• Bag drop at the race arena.

• Finisher gift: medal, vest for 100 km and 55km and T-shirt for the 34 km, 25 km, 17 km, NIGHT 10 and 7 km distances, for all athletes who complete the course within the time limit and comply with the other rules described in the rules.

• Customer service (SAC):

Email: paraty@service.utmb.world

WhatsApp: +55 11 91698-4686

Social media: https://www.instagram.com/brazilbyutmb/

• Exhibition space for regional producers and artisans.

• Access to the public and/or private properties that make up the course of each race.

• WhatsApp groups to answer questions in June, July and August every 15 days.

• Race arena with architectural and electrical engineering design

• Cleaning teams in the restrooms and the arena.

• Monitoring service for all distances

• Right to participate in the chosen race.

To ensure the safety of all participants, each athlete is advised to carry all the items listed in the mandatory equipment checklist available on the official event website, specific to each course. It is essential to carry all the mandatory equipment throughout the race, even if an item is not in use at the time.

Equipment checks may be carried out in an organized and/or random manner throughout the race. Penalties or disqualification may be applied to runners who are not carrying all the mandatory equipment, as detailed in the penalties section of the rules.

The items on the mandatory checklist include basic equipment needed to face adverse and variable weather conditions, such as cold, wind and heavy rain, which are common in trail and mountain environments. All clothing items must be appropriate in size and may not be modified after manufacture. The equipment must be carried in the running backpack, duly identified during check-in, and may not be changed during the race.

In order to reduce plastic waste, no disposable utensils will be distributed at any checkpoint or aid station. Athletes are encouraged to bring their own reusable utensils (BYOU – Bring Your Own Utensils) for hot meals at the aid stations. If the runner chooses to use trekking poles, they must be carried throughout the race; it is not permitted to pick them up or leave them at any point on the course. The use of headphones to listen to music is tolerated, provided it does not compromise the athlete's safety; headphones must be removed when crossing roads, at checkpoints and whenever interacting with the safety team or organization.

Mandatory items will be inspected at the following times:

• At athlete kit pick-up for PTR 100 and PTR 55

• In the start corral for PTR 34, PTR 25, PTR 17 AND NIGHT 10

• During the race, at specific points determined by the organization for all distances

Mandatory Equipment:

https://paraty.utmb.world/es/races-runners/runners/mandatory

Bib numbers will be issued to each runner upon presentation of a valid photo ID.

The bib number must be worn on the front at all times and must remain completely visible throughout the race. It should always be placed over all clothing. The runner's name and partner logos must not be altered or obscured. The bib number serves as a pass to access rescue transport, checkpoints, medical stations, bathrooms, showers, and the drop bag delivery and collection areas.

The bib number will only be removed if the runner refuses to comply with the instructions of the race director. If the runner withdraws from the race, the bib number will be marked and deactivated.

At race kit collection, each participant will receive two drop bags. After placing their chosen items inside and properly closing the bag, the runner must leave it next to the Kit Collection area within the Expo. The drop bags will be accessible at the following checkpoints:

• Taquari (32.2 km)
• Trutaria Rio Manso (71.5 km)

Only the bags provided by the organization or the official UTMB World Series bag will be transported. Trekking poles are not allowed inside the drop bags. As the contents of the bags are neither checked nor monitored, the race organizer assumes no responsibility for the items placed inside. Runners are strongly advised not to include valuables.

How to collect your drop bags at the finish area?

Drop bags will be returned to the runner or to a family member or friend only upon presentation of the race bib. Bags must be collected no later than Sunday (September 26, 2027) at 12:00 PM. Any bags not collected by this deadline will be donated or discarded by the organization.

The organization will arrange transport of drop bags back to the finish area for runners who officially withdraw from the race. Return timing will depend on logistical constraints, and full return before the end of the event cannot be guaranteed. Since bag contents are not checked, no claims regarding missing or damaged items will be accepted at the finish. Runners are advised not to place valuables inside.

The drop bag return location will be the same as the original drop-off area.

By registering for a UTMB event, participants commit to respecting the environment and the natural spaces they traverse. In particular:

• It is strictly prohibited to leave litter (gel wrappers, papers, organic waste, plastic packaging, etc.) along the course. Trash bins are available at each aid station and must be used. Race staff will conduct random checks along the routes.

• All participants must keep their trash and packaging until they can dispose of them in the bins available at the aid stations. The organization encourages runners to bring a trash bag to transport their waste to the next aid station. Plastic bags for dirty papers will be provided with the bib number and must be used in urgent situations near the trails.

• It is imperative to follow the marked paths without cutting corners.

• No disposable utensils (cutlery, cups, bowls) will be distributed at the support bases and aid stations. This measure aims to reduce plastic consumption by runners. Therefore, we invite you to bring your own utensils if you want hot meals at the aid stations.

Along the race course, there are points where runners receive food and drink. Aid stations provide drinks and food for consumption on site. The organization provides still water or electrolyte/sports drink for filling water bottles and hydration bladders, as well as mandatory individual cups. To consume food requiring a bowl or container, each runner must carry their own container. The runner must make sure, when leaving the aid station, that they have the necessary amount of food and drink to keep them going until the next aid station.

Only runners with a visible and duly checked bib number have access to the aid stations, as well as the permitted support crews for PTR 100 at the predetermined locations.

The aid stations, checkpoints, elevation gains, cut-off points, of the aid stations and other relevant information are available on the distances' website.

Distances may vary by up to 5% more or less in relation to the published course.

There will be passage checkpoints at some of the aid stations. Random checks may also occur at undisclosed locations by the organization. Runners may be asked to show their mandatory equipment at some of the aid stations and at certain safety points along the course.

Unexpected checkpoints will be set up along the route. Their locations will not be disclosed.

The course markings are made with ribbons featuring the event logo, arrow signs, and reflective materials that reflect the runner's flashlight, making them easily visible at night.

WARNING: If you cannot see any course markings, turn back!

Participants in all distances must submit a medical certificate stamped and signed by a doctor, with their professional council number (CRM), issued no more than 12 months before the event date, certifying that the athlete is medically fit to participate. The certificate must be submitted through the UTMB account, in the athlete dashboard, by August 30, 2027.

In the attached documents, we provide a medical certificate template, but handwritten medical certificates, and certificate forms from other races/organizations, clinics, etc. will be accepted, provided they meet the requirements of the template certificate.

After submission, the organization will review the document and send the result by email within 15 days

Medical certificate template:

https://paraty.utmb.world/pt/races-runners/other-information/medical

There are several medical aid points along the course. These stations are directly linked to the command center and are intended to assist any runner who requires medical help.

It is the responsibility of any runner in need of assistance or who is injured to call for help by:

• Going to a medical station
• Calling the command center (the phone number should be saved on their mobile)
• Asking another runner to request help
• Using the SOS function in the LiveTrail app

Runners must assist anyone in danger and alert the command center. If a runner is unable to call the command center and the situation is an absolute emergency, they can call one of the national emergency services directly (especially if they are in an area where only emergency calls are possible): 193.

Several unexpected events, including adverse weather conditions, may cause you to wait for help longer than expected. Therefore, your safety depends on the quality of the items you packed in your backpack.

All medical personnel, paramedics, first aid staff, and guides, as well as anyone designated by the race management, are authorized to:

• Remove any participant deemed unable to continue the event
• Require any competitor to use mandatory equipment
• Evacuate all runners considered to be in danger
• Direct runners to the most appropriate medical center

A runner who is treated by a doctor or reached by the search and rescue team must submit to the authority of the professional and agree to accept their decisions. If the runner's health condition justifies intravenous treatment, they must withdraw from the race.

There is a medical center in Paraty available for runners with serious medical issues. Comfort care is based on the medical team's decision, within the limits of available care.

Runners must remain on the marked path, even if they choose to sleep. All runners who voluntarily venture off the marked course or outside the allowed time limit will no longer be under the organization's responsibility.

The time limits to complete each race are:

• PTR 100: 30 hours
• PTR 55: 16 hours 30 minutes
• PTR 34: 9 hours
• PTR 25: 6 hours
• PTR 17: 4 hours 30 minutes
• NIGHT 10: 2 hours 30 minutes
• RUN 7: 2 hours

You can check the cut-off time for leaving the main aid stations on the event website and in the Athlete Guide. In case of change (see Exceptional Conditions), the new cut-off times will be communicated at the briefing or via SMS/text message.

When the start is organized in several waves, the maximum time allowed and the cut-off times are calculated taking into account the start time of the runners in the LAST wave.

The time limits are calculated to allow participants to reach the finish within the deadline, including any stops (rest, meals, etc.). To be allowed to continue a race, all participants must leave the checkpoint/aid station before the cut-off time (regardless of the time of arrival at the checkpoint).

All participants who withdraw from the race and intend to continue on the course may only do so after returning their bib number. Runners who withdraw from the race will be under their own responsibility and will no longer be assisted by the organizer. It is highly recommended that any runner who withdraws be transported back to the finish line by the transport provided by the organization.

Athletes who are cut off or withdraw from the race will not be considered finishers and may not cross the finish line or receive the finisher items for the race.

Except in the case of injury, a runner wishing to withdraw from the race must do so only at a checkpoint. They must inform the person in charge of the checkpoint or communicate their withdrawal through the LiveTrail app and notify the command center.

If a runner opts to withdraw while on the course between two checkpoints, they must reach the nearest checkpoint and report their withdrawal.

If you withdraw, you must notify the event team and keep your bib, which will be marked or deactivated by the team. Your bib will remain your identification for access to transportation and assistance.

The repatriation works as follows:

• Transport is available at some aid stations to take back to Paraty runners who have withdrawn. These locations are published in the Runner's Guide. Transport will not be immediate and may involve some waiting time.
• Runners who abandon at any checkpoint where transport is not available, but whose health does not require evacuation, must return as quickly as possible, using their own means, to the nearest repatriation point.
• Regarding aid stations or safety points accessible by car or 4x4:
  • After the closing of the aid station or safety points, the organization may repatriate runners who have withdrawn and have not yet left the aid station.
  • In case of adverse weather conditions that justify a partial or total stoppage of the race, the organization will arrange transport for all runners as quickly as possible.

The organization of the race is part of the #jogolimpo program by ABCD – Brazilian Authority for Doping Control. Any athlete registered for the race is subject to anti-doping control, which may be conducted randomly across all distances, either before or after the race. An athlete who refuses to participate in an anti-doping test will be disqualified.

The list of prohibited substances and procedures is published on the ABCD website, which follows the studies of AMA-WADA. Click here to access.

For each race, there will be:

• Upon finishing the race, the runner will receive the finisher medal.

• Finishers will have access to an aid station located in the historic center of Paraty, with access restricted exclusively to runners.

• overall ranking – men and women;

• age category ranking – also men and women (see below for the details of each category).

• The top five men and the top five women in the overall ranking receive a trophy and prize money (payment will be made within 60 days after the event).

The team will contact the athletes via the registration email to request payment details.

Foreign prize winners will receive the prize amount in reais converted into the currency of the athlete's country. The first man and first woman in each category receive a trophy.

• If two or more runners cross the finish line together, they cannot share the same position in the finish ranking; therefore, there must be a voluntary agreement between them, or the oldest athlete will take the higher position.

• The overall TOP 5 men and women of all races will receive free registration for Paraty Brasil by UTMB. This prize may not be transferred to third parties.

Trophy Presentation

• The athlete must be present at the ceremony to receive their trophy.

• Winning athletes who cannot attend the awards ceremony may collect their trophy through a third party, upon a written authorization.

• In case of absence, the trophy will not be delivered later, will not be sent by mail and will not be available for collection after the end of the event.

• Attendance at the awards ceremony is the sole responsibility of the ranked athlete.

The results of all participants will be available at: https://paraty.utmb.world/pt

---

Categorias de Idade

---

The top three male and female athletes in the 100K race earn direct entry to CCC 2028*.

The top three male and female athletes in the 50K race earn direct entry to OCC 2028*.

*Athletes receive direct entry to the UTMB World Series Finals (no lottery required); however, they are responsible for paying the registration fee.

---

Prize Money

If a runner violates the rules, the Race Directors and Aid Station/Safety Checkpoint Coordinators may immediately apply a penalty in accordance with the tables below.

---

PTR 100

---

PTR 55, PTR 34, PTR 25, PTR 17, and NIGHT 10

The PTR 25 penalty table also applies to PTR 17 and NIGHT 10, based on each race’s mandatory gear checklist. For PTR 17 and NIGHT 10, failure to carry a headlamp results in disqualification.

If necessary, the organization reserves the right to modify the courses, start times, cut-off times, locations of aid stations and medical stations, and any other aspect related to the smooth running of the races at any time.

In cases of force majeure, adverse weather conditions, or any other circumstances that may jeopardize the safety of participants, the organization reserves the right to:

• Postpone the start of the race
• Modify cut-off times
• Change the start date
• Adapt the race course
• Cancel the race
• Temporarily stop the race
• Stop an ongoing race

If a race is canceled or if the event needs to be modified (for example, if one or more races need to be canceled) for any reason beyond the control of UTMB International, more than 30 days before the start, runners will be partially refunded. The amount of the refund will be decided to allow the organization to cover the unavoidable expenses incurred from the date of cancellation. Runners will be refunded as follows:

If a race is canceled less than 60 days before the start or if an ongoing race is interrupted for any reason beyond the control of UTMB International, registration fees will not be refunded.

As this is a case of force majeure, the organization will not be responsible for the costs or amounts spent by athletes related to rebooking/cancelling tickets, accommodation and other costs incurred as a result of said postponement/suspension/cancellation. The organization will only be responsible for refunding the registration fee, as defined in these rules.

Distance changes will be allowed until August 10, 2027, under the following conditions:

• For a distance upgrade, the athlete must pay the price difference based on the current price tier of the chosen distance.

• For a distance downgrade, the price difference will not be refunded.

Transfer of registration to another athlete will be allowed until August 10, 2027, upon payment of a fee of R$ 100 (USD 20 / EUR 20).

• The person who purchased the full package with FOTOP photos and Yopp sunglasses acknowledges that both will also be transferred to the other athlete.

Deferral of the registration to the 2027 edition may be requested until August 10, 2027, exclusively in health-related cases, upon presentation of a valid medical certificate. The request will be subject to review and approval by the organization.

• For categories that require a UTMB Index, it must be valid when registering for the 2028 edition; if it is not valid, the athlete must register for a distance that does not require an Index, and will not receive a refund of the price difference.

• Anyone who purchases the FOTOP photo package must say so when requesting the deferral so that it is deferred to the following year as well.

• Anyone who purchased the Yopp sunglasses must collect them at the current edition or request collection by a third party; the sunglasses will not be deferred along with the registration and will not be shipped.

Cancellation with a 100% refund will be made within 7 business days in accordance with the CDC (Brazilian Consumer Protection Code). After that, refunds will only be made for the FOTOP photo package and Yopp sunglasses.

To request any change, the athlete must send an email to:

paraty@service.utmb.world

If the athlete does not request the distance change, registration transfer or health-related deferral within the deadline set out above, no change will be allowed and the registration fee will not be refunded.

By registering for and participating in the event, the athlete grants, free of charge and for an unlimited period, authorization for the capture and use of their image, name, voice, and performance during the races and related event activities.

This authorization includes use in photos, videos, live broadcasts, social media, websites, promotional, advertising, and institutional materials, in Brazil and internationally, by the event organization, its sponsors, supporters, commercial partners, and officially accredited media outlets.

The participant acknowledges that they are not entitled to any payment or compensation for the authorized use of such content and waives any future claims related to these uses, provided they are lawful and connected to the event.

The organization holds exclusive rights to authorize third parties to capture and commercially exploit images of the event.

Civil Liability

The organizer holds civil liability insurance during the event. This insurance covers the financial consequences of liability attributed to the organizer, its staff, and participants.

Personal Accident Insurance for Runners

Each athlete is strongly advised to hold personal accident insurance that covers search and evacuation expenses. This coverage is important to ensure the safety and well-being of participants in the event of an incident during the race. The choice of insurance provider is the athlete’s responsibility, and it is essential to verify that the selected policy covers all potential emergency situations.

The choice of evacuation method and hospital facility rests solely with the organization. Any costs resulting from the use of exceptional rescue or evacuation services will be the responsibility of the rescued individual, who must also arrange and cover their own return from the evacuation location. It is the runner’s sole responsibility to submit a claim to their personal insurance provider within the required timeframe.

Runners who have sponsors or use a third-party brand for promotional purposes may only display that third-party brand on their clothing and equipment during the competition. It is not permitted to use, transport, or display other items, including but not limited to flags, banners, or signs, along the race course, including the finish line. Failure to comply with this provision may result in a penalty determined at the discretion of the respective race directors.

In accordance with our ethical charter, any ostentatious display of political images or messages during the event is prohibited.

In an ongoing effort to increase and encourage women's participation in trail running, UTMB has implemented a new pregnancy policy across all UTMB World Series races.

The policy is eligible for:

• Athletes who are pregnant
• Athletes with a pregnant partner
• Athletes adopting or birthing via surrogacy

We offer a full refund or a deferred entry, valid for up to 2 years, for pregnant women, partners, and parents adopting or birthing via surrogacy.

Terms and Conditions: For events that require a valid UTMB Index, athletes must ensure their index is valid at the time they choose to participate in the race. Find more information on this site: https://utmb.world/inclusion

Any complaint regarding the classifications must be presented to a representative of the organization as soon as possible after the runner's arrival and confirmed by email within 2 days after the end of the event. Any other type of complaint must be submitted to the organization via email within 10 days after the end of the event.

Email: paraty@service.utmb.world

• GENERAL DIRECTOR

• SAFETY AND COURSE DIRECTOR