FAQ
The arena, including the start and finish of all routes and the Expo, is located in the Historic Center of Paraty. You can view the exact location on Google Maps at this link: https://maps.app.goo.gl/1qz5TPvbpKmsao7fA
Here are the updated course details for Paraty Brazil by UTMB 2026 (September 17 to 20, 2026):
- PTR 108K: 108 km | approximately 4,850 m of elevation gain | start on September 18, 2026 at 19:00.
- PTR 58K: 58 km | approximately 3,400 m of elevation gain | start on September 19, 2026 at 05:00.
- PTR 34K: 34 km | approximately 1,150 m of elevation gain | start on September 19, 2026 at 06:00.
- PTR 25K: 25 km | approximately 750 m of elevation gain | start on September 19, 2026 at 08:00.
- PTR 17K: 17 km | approximately 700 m of elevation gain | start on September 19, 2026 at 14:00.
- RUN 7K: 7 km | approximately 50 m of elevation gain | start on September 20, 2026 at 07:00.
Courses may be subject to technical adjustments until the event takes place, always respecting the quality and safety standards of the UTMB World Series.
Yes. For the 2026 edition of Paraty Brazil by UTMB, the following requirements apply:
- PTR 108K (108 km): a valid UTMB Index in the 50K category is required.
- PTR 58K (58 km): a valid UTMB Index in the 20K category is required.
No UTMB Index is required for the following races:
- PTR 34K (34 km)
- PTR 25K (25 km)
- PTR 17K (17 km)
- RUN 7K (7 km)
The UTMB Index must be valid at the time of registration.
The final registration deadline for Paraty Brazil by UTMB 2026 is August 10, 2026, or until all entries are sold out, whichever comes first.
You can verify your registration by logging into your MyUTMB account at the link below.
Paraty offers many options for guesthouses and Airbnbs. We recommend looking for accommodations near the Historic Center and the Jabaquara neighborhood.
You can check the partner accommodations at the link below:
https://paraty.utmb.world/discover/experience-the-place/accommodation
Yes, but only in specific locations indicated by the organization. Not all locations are accessible. The athlete's guide will disclose the supply and control points where companions can watch the athletes during the race.
We would love to have your help! Sign up as a volunteer here: https://paraty.utmb.world/get-involved/join-adventure/become-a-volunteer
Yes, you can find all the information about mandatory equipment on this page: https://paraty.utmb.world/pt/races-runners/runners/mandatory.
Yes, we offer a 50% discount for seniors (individuals aged 60 or older). Please send an email to paraty@service.utmb.world with your identification document to receive the discount voucher.
If you purchased the cancellation insurance at the time of registration, you can request a refund through your My UTMB account. Access your event registration and click on "Apply for refund." The insurance will assess the eligibility for the refund. Without insurance, there is no option for a refund.
Bib transfers will be permitted until August 14, 2026, subject to the payment of an administrative fee of R$ 100 (US$ 20 / EUR 20).
To request the transfer, the athlete must send an email to paraty@service.utmb.world.
After this date, no bib transfers or refunds will be allowed.
Distance changes will be permitted until August 14, 2026, under the following conditions:
- For distance upgrades, the athlete must pay the difference between the amount originally paid and the current price of the selected distance at the time of the request.
- For distance downgrades, no refund of the price difference will be issued.
To request a distance change, the athlete must send an email to paraty@service.utmb.world.
After this date, no distance changes will be allowed.
The GPX files can be found on each course page, available at this link: https://paraty.utmb.world/en/races. We recommend that athletes download the GPX files to their watches or mobile phones as a safety measure during the race. It's important to note that in case of any discrepancy on race day, always follow the official course markings. Minor adjustments may occur and will be communicated during the technical briefing for each course in the week leading up to the event, if necessary.
Please also note that parts of the courses pass through private properties, which cannot and should not be accessed outside of event days, when owners give permission for athletes to pass.
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- Access your My UTMB account:
https://utmb.world/my-utmb/my-dashboard
Log in with the same email address used at the time of registration.
- Upload your medical certificate:
After accessing your dashboard, click on “Edit My Registration” in the “My Races” section.
Within this area, you will be able to upload your medical certificate directly on the platform for validation by the team.
Medical certificate template:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1fVPRzZDtejWX3ZDzPyJyujMPvgj2Rini/view?usp=sharing
Reservations are available for the official transportation to Paraty Brazil by UTMB.
Departure: 09/17/2026 at 7:00 AM from Ibirapuera and 8:00 AM from Tietê Bus Terminal.
Return: 09/20 at 4:00 PM.
Access https://forms.gle/JAvWuAZ9qhQDBnxC8 for more information and payment details.
In September, Paraty usually has mild temperatures in the morning and warm, humid weather throughout the day, with a chance of rain. For 2026, due to the El Niño scenario, it is worth considering a higher chance of heat, humidity, and unstable weather conditions, so we recommend being prepared for both strong sun and rain.
The kit must be picked up at the EXPO.
Thursday and Friday – 09/17 and 09/18
From 10:00 AM to 9:00 PM
For the races: PTR 108, PTR 58, PTR 34, PTR 25, PTR 17 and RUN 7
Important: it is necessary to schedule your pick-up time in advance through the MyUTMB app.
Kit pick-up can be done by a third party, as long as they present the printed authorization signed by hand by the athlete.
More information and the authorization document for third-party kit pick-up:
