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1. General Information:
 

• Distance: 150 Miles (240 K)

• Total Max. Time: 72 hs

• Course: Águas da Prata-Pico do Gavião-Paraisópolis-Luminosa-Paraisópolis

• Start Day and Time: 8/Jan/2026 at 08:00 am

• Start Location: Águas da Prata, SP

• Arrival Location: Paraisópolis, MG

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2. Application Schedule:

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• Badwater Runners: April 1st to July 31st, 2025

• All others: April 1st to June 30th, 2025​

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​​3. Invitation Notice Date:

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A list will all runners invited to run the Brazil135 Ultramarathon will be released on Aug 23rd, 2025.
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4. Registration:

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​4.1 Brazilians* and South American Runners:

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4.1.1 Fee:
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• R$ 1,650.00* - One Thousand and Six Hundred and Fifity Five Brazilian Reals (up to 6x).

• R$ 1,500.00* - One Thousand and Five Hundred Brazilian Reals.

* For payment purposes, it is considered a Brazilian runner if you currently have residence in Brazil and has an active CPF. (proof of residency status and active CPF may be required)
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4.1.2 Payment Due Date:
 

• Badwater Runners : Aug 10th, 2025

• All others: July 31st, 2025

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If you want to begin payments (in stallments or pay it off) before the release of roster, contact us at +19048660466. 

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4.1.3 What is included in your registration fee (Brazilians and South Americans):
 

• Entry to the race, goody bag, awards.

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​​​4.2 All Other International Runners:

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​​​​​​​4.2.1 Fee:

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• US$ 1,560.00 - One Thousand Five Hundred and Sixty American Dollars.

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4.2.2 Payment Due Date
 

• Badwater Runners : Aug 10th, 2026

• All others:  July 31st, 2026

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4.2.3. Accepted Payments:
 

We accept Mercado Pago and all major credit cards, Apple Pay, Google Pay, Paypal and Klarna.

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4.2.4 What is included in your registration fee (All other international runners):

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• Entry to the race, goody bag, awards;

• Guarulhos International Airport (GRU) Shuttle Pick-up:

  • Sunday Jan 4th - 10 am

  • Monday Jan 5th - 10 am and 6 pm

  • Tuesday Jan 6th - 10 am and 6 pm

NOTE: There will be no pick-up after Tuesday Jan, 6th.

• Guarulhos International Airport (GRU) Shuttle Drop-off:

  • Sunday Jan 11th - 10 pm at the airport (Shuttle will leave Paraisopolis at 5 pm)​

  • Monday Jan 12th - 2 pm at the airport (Shuttle will leave Paraisopolis at 10 am)

• Lodging:

  • Before Race day: up to 4 nights (from Sunday Jan 4th to Wednesday Jan 8th). (bed and breakfast model) 

  • Post Race: up to 2 nights (from Saturday Jan 10th to Sunday Jan 11th) at the Finish Line City (Paraisopolis) 

• Meals:

  • 3 Meals a day from the arrival to the Race Start day. (Start Race day: only breakfast). These meals will be provided by us and we do not refund any meal outside our quarters. You have the option of eating where you want, but these meals are not quailfied for a refund. 

  • No meals included post race.

• 24/7 Race Director support (direct number) from the day you are accepted to the day the race ends. He will do his best to accomodate your needs to the new culture and Brazilian environment. 

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5. Runner's Support Team Members:

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It is not mandatory to have crew members during the Brazil135 Ultra.

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However, you are allowed (and strongly encourage) to be accompanied during the race with a at least a support vehicle and 2 team members. 

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If you want to stay together and have the company of your crew members with you during your stay at the lodgings provided to you included in your registration fee, check the costs below:​​​​

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• International Crew Member: (any person from abroad you bring to the race with you) 

  • Lodging: US$ 25.00/night.

  • Meals/day: US$ 15.00/day (up to 3 meals)
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• Brazilian Crew Members:

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We offer a range of experienced and screened by us to serve as crew members for you from our database. ​We strongly recommend that you use these experienced personnel as your Brazilian crew members, as they were carefully screened by the Race Director. The Race Director carefully supervises the whole process of hiring a Brazilian crew member and he will suggest the best possible match considering cultural and social factors that can impact in your race performace.

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Read more about hiring support Brazilian crew members with successful stories and learn to avoid some common healthy practices in order to have a smooth crew to support you.   ​

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5.1 Brazilian Crew Member:

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Based on our 20 years of experience there is a minimum of 5 days that you are required to hire them according to the schedule below:

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Sunday, Jan 4th (optional day)

Monday, Jan 5th  (optional day)

*Tuesday, Jan 6th - Meeting your Brazilian Crew Member (mandatory day)

*Wednesay, Jan 7th - Pre Race Meeting and supply shopping. Free time. (mandatory day)

*Thursday, Jan 8th - 1st race day (mandatory day)

*Friday, Jan 9th - 2nd race day (mandatory day)

*Saturday, Jan 10th - 3rd race day (48 h- 60 hour race time) (mandatory day) 

* Sunday, Jan 11th (optional recommended day)​

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​If you intend to extend your time in Brazil vacationing with your crew member, you are free to make arrangements directly with them.

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5.1.1 Fees:
 

If you decide to hire any Brazilian crew member besides their service fee you are required to pay for their lodging and meals during the time you are being serviced.

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• Translator: U$ 50.00/day - Minimum of 5 days (including race days)

• Non English Speaking Driver: U$ 50.00/day - Minimum of 5 days (including race days)

• Non English Speaking Pacer: U$ 50.00/day - Minimum of 5 days (including race days)

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Daily​ Lodging: U$ 25.00/night

Daily Meal: (up to 3x): U$ 15.00/day 

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* Definition of "1 day" for payment purposes: 1 (one) day is considered as a period of time in any given day that you agreed to meet with your crew member unitl midnight of the same day. ​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

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If you think you had a great crew member, you can show them your appreciation by tipping them at the end! :-)

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5.2 Study Cost for a Typical Brazil135 for an International Runner

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5.2.1 - International Runner with 2 Brazilian Support team members  (Recommended Setup)

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Registration fee: US$ 1,550.00

1 Brazilian Driver Service Fee 5 days: US$ 250.00 

1 Brazilian Translator Service Fee for 5 days: US$ 250.00

2 Crew Member Lodging for 5 nights : US$ 250.00 

2 Crew Member Meals for 6 days : US$ 180.00

1 Vehicle* Rental for 6 days (non AWD): US$ 350.00 

* some drivers can use their own vehicles.  

------------------------------------------------------> Total: US$ 2,830.00

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Note About Air Tickets:

Air tickets flying in January from the US to Brazil (round tripo) bought within 6 month of travelling, usually costs about  US$ 1,300.00 (economy)

Air tickets flying in January from Europe (Italy) bought within 6 month of travelling, usually costs about US$ 1,500.00 (economy)

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5.2 Payments Due date:​

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• Badwater runners payment due date: Aug 10th, 2025

• All other runners payment due date: July 31st, 2025

• Accpeted Payments from all major credit cards, Klarna, Apple Pay and Google Pay.

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​6. Refund Policy:

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6.1. Runner drops out of the race:
 

a) There will be a 100% cash refund if the runner drops out of the race until September 10th.

b) There will be a 50% credit refund if the runner drops out of the race by November 10th.

c) There will be no refund if runner drops out on or after November 11th.

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6.2 Race is cancelled:

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This Race will only be cancelled due to one or more of the below events:
 

- Acts of God

- Global Health Pandemic

- Brazilian Civil Law Enforcement Prohibiting the event

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In any of these cases, there will be no refund. We are all equally taking risks here. 

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​​​​​​7. Pre Race Meeting: 
 

• Location: TBD

• Date and Time: January 7, 2026 - 8:00 am to 4:00 pm

• Schedule:

  • 8:00 - 12:00 pm - Kit delivery, documentation, weighing, etc.

  • 12:00 - 13:00 - Lunch

  • 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm - Technical Congress

  • 3:00 pm - Official Photo

  • 15:15 - 16:00 - Questions and Questions

  • Photography: Professional photography will be available for sale during the pre race meeting at https:/bolina.fotop.com.br

• ​What to bring:

  • MANDATORY: ​5 kgs non-perishable food per person (runners and support team members) for donation to Pico do Gaviao's social project. This donation will be given directly to Pico do Gaviao personnel at the pre-race meeting gathering.

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8. Race Dynamics or The Spirit of:

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We believe that each runner can challenge themselves beyond their planned limits. The official distance of this race is 150 Miles. However, you can plan to run less miles than the 150 miles. We also believe that you can change the planned race mileage for more or less miles, according to what happens at that moment. Because of this, we have decided to let you plan to make your decision - continue or stop your race at some certain mileages. We call these mileages points Decision Points or PDs. 

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At any Decision Point you can re-evalute your performance and act upon it, to keep, to shorten or to extend your initial planned mileage. If you choose to do so, you will be rewarded according to your decision.   

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We recognize equally each and every effort made to reach a certain mileage. Our motto is:

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One Challenge, Many Victories!

 

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​​​​8.1 ​​Decision Points (PDs):

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• These are the Decision Points :
   

  • Mile 55 at  Inconfidentes City (Pousada do Juninho - Juninho's Inn)

  • Mile 80 at Tocos do Mogi City  (Pousada Caminho da Fe, Main Street)

  • Mile 100 at Estiva City - Pousada do Poka - Poka's Inn

  • Mile 120 at Paraisopolis City (Behind the Church)

  • Mile 135 at Luminosa City at Pousada Novo Amanhecer.
     

• All runners who decide your goal has been met at any PD, you will receive a medal with the distance covered and a t-shirt at the finish line.

• The race organization will provide transportation from the PDs to the finish line.

• Expenses incurred by runners at  the PDs are the sole responsibility of the runner. The event organization is not responsible for paying any expenses incurred by the runner.
   

9.1  Decision Point Rules:

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• As soon as you arrive at a PD, let the Timing staff know what is your decision.
   

•  Your time will be recorded at each PD. 
   

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• If you decide to keep running, the time will be recorded as your split time at that PD. 
   

• Take a selfie under the "Photo Point".
   

• You can lay down to rest for up 3 hours without cost (for you) at any PD.
   

• If you decide to continue your race and after having left a Decision Point you change your mind, you can come back to the last Decision Point you left. When you arrive, the race staff will replace your time with the new arrival time. This is the time that will show at the results table.

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​10. Ranking and Championship:
 

• ​​​There will only be 1 (one)  Brazil135 Ultramarathon, The Journey champion for 2026;
   

• Only runners that cross the 150 Miles finish line will be ranked;
   

• The 2026 Brazil135 Ultramarathon, The Journey champion is the first runner to cross the finish line;
   

• No one other than the first to cross the 150 Mile finish line at Paraisopolis will be considered 1st Place. 
   

• There will be no ranking for any Decision Point (PD).​
   

• If you meet your goal at any PD, your time at that PD will be recorded and your status will show FINISHER MILE X. 
    

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11. Badwater:
 

Badwater is the toughest race in the world. It is also our sister race and our inspiration. We are honored to be part of the Badwater Family.
 

• The Brazil135 Ultramarathon Champion is automatically accepted to run Badwater in the same or following year.

• For all details regarding requirements for being accepted to apply for Badwater, please go to: www.badwater.com

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​​12. Drop Bags:
 

You can participate in Brazil135 Ultramarathon, The Journey solo without any support crew. You can get the benefit of the drop bag systems we have for those that decide to participate this way.

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Here are the rules for drop bags:

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• You can leave one drop bag at any PDs during the race.

• There is no limit for the number of Pds you can leave Drop Bags. 

• The race organizers will provide you with the drop bags you need. 

• You will pick up your drop bags at the pre race meeting. (At the drop bag station).

• You have to bring all you need inside the drop bags to the pre-race meeting. Allow yourself time to do that. 

• You can pick any material you have not used during the race at the Finish Line or you can let us know if you would like to donate them to the Camino da Fe many social projects they support. (ask about it at the Camino da Fe Tent at our pre race meeting and let us know).
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​13. BIB: (Chest numbers) REQUIRED: Read it carefully. 
 

• The Brazil135 Ultramarathon, The Journey organization will provide 2 bibs for each runner.

• Every runner is required to wear one of the bibs on their chest or waist throughout the race . (however, if your chest number is used in your waist, make sure your t-shirt does not cover it. 

• You can also - optionally - use the second CHEST NUMBER on your back. You cannot however use your chest number only on your back.

• All Bibs have to be visible at all times during the race.

• Not wearing your bib during the race is subject to penalty of 1 hour in your finish time. If you are spotted not wearing it for a second time you can be subject to a penalty of 2 hours added to your finish time. If you are spotted a third time not wearing it, a 5 hour penalty will be added to your finish time. 

• Unitl 2025 we did not pursue this rule strictly leaving some runners without a quick means to be identified by our crew members.  In 2026 we will enforce this strictly. We thank you for your cooperation for your safety and all others around. 
   

14. Pico do Gaviao Check-in Points:

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• Pico do Gavião Summit; (presentation to a Brazil135 volunteer to record your time and mandatory photo. IMPORTANT: We understand that it can be upsetting to some of you as a line can be formed for that to happen. However, we need to ensure that all runners will have ran from the bottom all the way to the top and back, in the name of fair play.

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15. Support Vehicle:

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The organization of Brazil135 Ultramarathon, The Journey encourages all to identify your vehicle with your chest number (bib), team names, Brazil135 Ultra logos, sponsors, etc.

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All vehicles will receive a blinking device to be placed on it's roof and a rearview mirrow tag with your bib number, in order to identify your vehicle as belonging to your team.

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The blinking device should be turned on from 6 pm to 6 am during the race.

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We ask that you follow all Brazilian traffic regulation for dirt roads.

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Pilgrims: Remember: these roads are a pilgrimage route and also connects different municipalities in the interior of Minas Gerais state. You can encounter groups of pilgrims at around any curve, so be aware of them. Drive safe and slow ALWAYS.

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Locals: These roads are active roads, with locals driving in their daily lives. Drive slowly and always be aware of locals. 

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Speeding: We recommend that all vehicles should be conducted at speeds below the minimum for these dirt roads. 

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Lights: We recommend that you have your vehicle's lights on at all times during the race.

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Following your runner: Even tough you can follow behind you runner at a safe distance, for your runner's and all others safety reasons, we strongly recommend that you use the leap frog system to support him or her.   

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Drivers: all drivers are required to carry their valid Driver's Licence at all times.

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​​​​12. Relay Teams:
 

• Distance: 150 Miles
   

• All runners from each relay team must report together to the volunteer at Ponto#0 (base of Pico do Gavião). If the team fails to present itself to the volunteer, the team will be subject to a penalty considered serious misconduct. See item 12: fouls and penalties).
   

• All relay runners must present themselves to one of the Brazil135 volunteers at Point#1 (top of Pico do Gavião) to take a team photo. and also at the Pico do Gaviao summit for a team photo.
   

13. Walking Sticks:
 

• Walking sticks are allowed.
   

14. Mandatory Equipment: For your safety and all others around you!
 

• It is MANDATORY that all runners bring and use the following equipment to the race:

• ​A working and charged cell phone; (check with your provider for international coverage in Brazil).

• A bunker (external battery) with at least 4 charges.

• A reflective vest with flashing lights (must be worn between 7 pm and 6 am). Failure to comply with this rule, by any runner participating without a support team , will result in a time penalty considered a serious offense. See item 12: Fouls and Penalties in this regulation)

• Any race staff member may inquire you about the use of these mandatory equipment.

• Failure to comply may result in light time penalty.
  
   

15. Common Sense Guest Behavior and Care: The Caminho da Fe,  Villages and Villagers​
 

• The race happens in a pilgrimage path called Caminho da Fe (similarly to the Camino de Santiago in Spain).​

• We expect from all our runners and support team members and vehicle utmost care towards the path, all villages and villagers.

• It is prohibited to throw trash in any part of the Caminho da Fe or in any village outside the PDs. 

• Every runner and support team should take care of its own trash. 

• We have trash bins at every PD. All trash should be properly disposed of in one of them.

• Well behaved manners is expected from each and every one involved in the race at the Caminho da Fe staff and all citizens of every village the Caminho da Fe goes through. 

• Any  misconduct (including, drinking any alcoholic beverage, displaying agressive behavior - verbal or non-verbal,  or any innapropriate social conduct) towards anyone involved in the event will be subject to penalty and can be subject of local law policing. 

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​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​16. Medical and Safety Issues:
 

• Remember, at all times and in all situations, safety is the most important issue. This means safety for runners, staff, volunteers and the general public. The roads are not closed for this event and are, in fact, quite busy with pilgrims on the "Caminho da Fé" and local traffic.

• Runners are responsible for their own actions and the actions of their team; teams are responsible for their own actions and the actions of their runners.

• Always look and pay attention to both sides before crossing roads. Remember, drivers do not expect to encounter a jogger or parked vehicle on their route. Remember that the event is held on public roads. Runners should not cross roads more than necessary; the team must cross roads carefully to bring assistance to the runner rather than the runner crossing for the team/vehicle. Time penalties or disqualification will be applied with a zero tolerance policy towards dangerous crossings or road behavior.

• Brazil135 Ultra Journey Medical Risks : All runners and staff should read the “Articles of interest” about the risks and precautions of ultramarathons in our “publications of interest” menu.
   

17. Course Abandonment:
 

• Every inch of the route must be covered by each runner. If the runner misses the route, the runner must be taken back to the exact original point where they left the route and continue running from that location. There will be no tolerance for wasted time or miles traveled in the wrong direction.

• If a runner needs to leave the course in a motor vehicle, their team must physically mark the exact location where the runner entered the support car. The runner must then resume the race from the same place where they left off. If the runner needs medical attention, they must notify the race organization as quickly as possible, via the emergency hotline with Race Director Comandante Mario Lacerda (Voice or Whatsapp: +1904-866-0466). Racers found in a moving motor vehicle will be disqualified unless they are going to or returning from medical care. The focus must be maintained on quickly completing the race route.

• If a runner withdraws, he/she and/or his/her team must contact the race organization as soon as possible. Name, bib number, reason for cancellation, time of cancellation and miles driven must be provided. All runners and teams who withdraw from the race are encouraged to come to the finish line and attend the post-race party to greet and celebrate with their fellow runners and teams in the spirit of camaraderie.

• The Brazil135 Ultra Journey organization provides health insurance for all registered runners and support team members (in accordance with Item 3 of these regulations). All costs that exceed health insurance coverage will be borne by the person or their heirs. Race organizers are in no way responsible for medical care, nor responsible for emergency evacuation.
   

18. Awards:
 

• Runners : All finishers  will receive a finisher t-shirt and a 2026 Brazil135 Ultramarathon, The Journey medal (both marked with the distance covered).

• Support Team Members: All Support team members registered at the scheduled registration period will receive a participation medal.
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