2025 Application and Fees

Participation in Brazil135 Ultra Journey is by invitation only. Every application will be evaluated under the same criteria and considered equally for the invitation.

1. Application :

Timeline:
Application : April 1, 2024 to July 31, 2024.
Exception: 2024 Badwater runners and crew members will be allowed to apply until August, 15st, 2024.
Observation:
- After July 31st all registrations will be automatically transferred to a Waiting List.
- Only applications received within the official deadline (1/April to 31/July) will be considered for participation in the 2025 Brazil135 Ultra Journey.
- Registrations on the Waiting List will only be evaluated if invited runners withdraw.

1.1 How to Register:

Click on the link www.brazil135.net/2025 registration

2. The Selection Process:

All candidates will be evaluated according to a set of rules by our team of judges.
All application forms will receive equal consideration.
Considerations will be forwarded to the race director.
The final decision on accepting registration will be made by the race director, Commander Mário Lacerda.
All participants will receive an email from the race director with the final decision and considerations.

3. Qualification:
Meet at least one of the items below

Have participated in at least 5 marathons;
Have participated in races longer than 50 Miles;
Have experience with tests lasting more than 24 continuous hours;
Have participated in at least 1 Iron man;
Have participated in endurance races over 50K.
Being a Brazil135 Ultra Journey Veteran!

4. Selection Results:

If you have been selected, you will receive an email from the Race Director, Mário Lacerda, inviting you to participate, until August, 25th.
If you have not been selected, you will receive a phone call or WhatsApp from the Race Director, Mário Lacerda, unitl August, 13th.
The 2025 Roster List will be posted on the website on September, 10th.

5. Fees:

5.1 Brazilians and South Americans and Central America:

Runner: R$1,490.00

Relay (2x): R$1,105.00 (per runner)

Relay (4x): R$1,060.00 (per runner)

5.2 International: (with the exception of the countries contained in item a):

Runners: U$1,300.00*.

Runners Relay 2X or 4X: U$ 990.00 (each)

Included in the registration cost for each runner: Lodgings: 7 nights - Meals: 10

(Support team members: $30.00/day including lodge and 3 in-house meals per day. Payment is due at time of arrival).

6. WHAT'S INCLUDED IN THE REGISTRATION FEE:

6.1. LODGINGS AND FOOD:

At Start line city - Aguas da Prata:
- Hostel: 4 nights (Pousada do Peregrino) . January 5th to 8th at Pousada do Peregrino (Race Headquarters).* ( www.doperegrino.com.br : YMCA Standard (max. 3 people per room and 1 bathroom per room, ceiling fan.)
- In-house Meals: 10 total at Pousada do Peregrino) (drinks or desserts are not included)
  - Jan, 5th: Lunch and Dinner
  - Jan, 6th to 8th: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
  - Jan, 9th: Breakfast
At Finish line city - Paraisopolis
- Hostel: 3 nights January 10th - 12th at Pousada KNN.
- Meals: no meals included

6.2 AIRPORT TRANSFERS:

From the Airport to the Start Line City: (GRU (Guarulhos International Airport) to Aguas da Prata):
- Sunday, Jan, 5th: 10 am and 6 pm - Meeting Point at Terminal 3
- Monday, Jan, 9th: 10 am and 6 pm. - Meeting Point at Terminal 3
From the Finish Line City Paraisopolis to GRU (Guarulhos International Airport):
- Sunday, Jan, 12th: 4:00 pm (ETA at GRU Airport is 7:30 pm/8:30pm)
- Monday, Jan, 13th: 10 am (ETA at GRU Airport is 1:00 pm/3:00 pm

6.3. CUSTOMIZED SUPPORT FOR INTERNATIONAL RUNNERS:

a) Cost for international runners interested in getting a Brazilian Support Team:

Support Team Costs for 1 runner for 4 days (from January 8th-11th):
Driver: (without vehicle):
- U$200.00 (U$ 50.00 per day)
- Contact us if you need assitance outside these dates
Pacer:
- Jan, 8-11 - U$200.00 (U$ 50.00 per day)
- Contact us if you need assitance outside these dates
Interpreter:
- U$200.00 (U$ 50.00 per day)
- Contact us if you need assitance outside these dates
Costs for 2 runners Sharing the same support team for 4 days (from January 8th to 11th):
Driver (without vehicle):
- U$ 300.00 .
- Contact us if you need assitance outside these dates
Pacer:
- U$300.00.
- Contact us if you need assitance outside these dates
Interpreter:
- U$300.00.
- Contact us if you need assitance outside these dates

b) Observation Points in regards to Rental Cars in Brazil:

At the Airport: you will pay the market value (Note that if you want to add a second driver (Brazilian) he/she needs to be present at the counter)
Private: by arrangement between the parties. The Race Director will be able to mediate this contact to ensure that you pay a fair market price.

c) Your Support Team members:

The runner is responsible for paying the above amount directly to each member of the contracted support team. The form and date of payment must be agreed directly between the runner and each member of the support team. The Race Director will supervise this agreement.
The overnight stay at the Braizl135 headquarters inn, for the support team members is $30.00/day. (including meals before the race starts).

d) Recommendations:

We recommend that you arrive in Brazil on the Sunday before the Pre Race Meeting and leave Brazil the day after the end of the race. The total number of days of your stay in Brazil will be around 8 days.
We recommend that you arrange with your driver a transfer from your arrival airport to the race start location and your return from the race finish location to your departure airport. Director Mário Lacerda, if it is in your interest, will supervise this agreement.
For your own safety, you should only hire someone to be part of your support team in Brazil with the clear knowledge of The Race Director Mário Lacerda;

e) Support from the Race Director:

Support Team : If you need help setting up your support team with Brazilians, Race Director Mário Lacerda will be available to guide and mediate the hiring of pacers, drivers and/or interpreters.
Your Landing at the Airport : If you face any difficulties when landing in Brazil and need assistance, the Race Director will be at your disposal. You will have a direct channel with him.
Unforeseen events during the race: If something unforeseen happens to your support team or support car, the Race Director will provide the means to help you continue the race.
Post-Race: If you face any difficulties after the test and before boarding back to your country, and need assistance, the Race Director will be at your disposal.
You will be under the responsibility of the Race Director from the moment you disembark in Brazil until you board your flight back to your country.
Transfer to and from the Airport : If requested, the race organization can arrange transfers between the Airport and the city of departure and from the city of arrival to the Airport (if at least 3 runners are interested) (Cost: TBD).

7. Payment methods:

7.1 Brazilians and Internationals:

Option 1 : Every runner (with the exception of South or Central Americans) may choose to pay the registration fee in equal installments starting from the month of registration. (If the runner is not invited to participate, he will receive 100% of the registration fee paid on September 1st.)
Option 2 *: We have updated this option to: When you are invited to participate to the Brazil135 Ultra Journey, you can go to https://www.brazil135.net/plans-pricing and pick the payment plan that best works for you. (you will be able to choose in how many installments you want to pay for it). Your credit card will be automatically charged according to the plan you have picked.
Option 3 : Go to https://www.brazil135.net/plans-pricing and pick 1x Pay Plan. Your credit card will be charged once for the full amount.

7.2 South and Central America:

Payment of 100% of the registration fee in current Brazilian currency on the day of the pre race meeting.

8. Cancellation and Refund Policy:

Cancellation of registration is permitted with the following refund rates:
- Until September 30th: 100%
- Until October 30th: 50%
- After November 1st: There will be no refunds for any reasons, including medical conditions related to sports practice resulting from training or participation in other sporting events.
Exceptions from 1/November/2024:
- All other medical conditions (with certificate) that prohibit sports participation on the date of the race will be reimbursed with retention of R$500.00 (Brazilians) and U$100.00 (internationals). In this case, the runner will receive all the material from the runner's kit except the medal and finisher's t-shirt. The cost of shipping the material by land or air will be the responsibility of the runners.

9. Event Cancellation:

If the event is canceled due to external, governmental determinations, there will be no refund. In this case, there will be a 50% credit to be applied to the event in the immediately following year.
If the event is canceled for reasons specific to the organization, there will be a 100% refund of the amount paid.

10. Águas da Prata/Poços de Caldas Tour Package*: (Optional)

Cost : US$200.00 / R$1,000.00 (Payment must be made directly to the responsible tourism agency.)

Days : January 6th and 7th

Activities : Volcanic Mountains Tourist Package

Payment Date : October 1, 2024

Available spots : Groups of at least 10 people and a maximum of 25 people

* Minimum number to hire the package: 10 people. If there are not 10 people confirmed, there will be no package. In this case, there will be a full refund of any amount that has already been paid.

Booking: Luciana Monferdini - +55 19 99209-1393 or (Eliana Lacerda at +19048662086)