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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Headlines

  • 15 Apr 2026 Don't Miss Out

    RacingThePlanet: Brazil is going to be an exciting race - and it's one time only.  Don't miss out, check the dates and complete a registration. 

  • 01 Apr 2026 The race takes place in Chapada Diamantina

    Find out more about the history, culture and what makes Chapada Diamantina a paradise for nature lovers and adventurers. 

  • 25 Mar 2026 RacingThePlanet: Brazil is not a Jungle Race

    Brazil has a huge diversity of terrain and scenery. RacingThePlanet: Brazil will cover three unique biomes, but there is NO jungle. Find out more in terrain section of the course information. 

  • 18 Mar 2026 Why We Chose Brazil & Chapada Diamantina

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

  • 05 Mar 2026 The 16th Roving Race is in BRAZIL!!!

    We are beyond excited to announce that the next Roving Race will take place in Brazil, beginning in the vibrant city of Salvador and continuing into the stunning natural paradise of Chapada Diamantina.

  • 30 Jan 2026 Get Ready for the announcement of the 16th Roving Race

    Having previously held roving races in Vietnam, Namibia, Australia, Nepal, Jordan, Iceland, Madagascar, Ecuador, Sri Lanka, Patagonia, New Zealand, Georgia, Lapland and Greece, we are getting close to annoucing the location for the next one which will take place in 2027. 

  • 04 Oct 2025 RacingThePlanet: Greece has Concluded

    Vicki Connelly of the United Kingdom and Hiroyuki Matsuda of Japan have won!  Congratulations to all the competitors who participated in the 15th Edition of the RacingThePlanet Ultramarathon including those in the new UltraLite division.

  • 15 Sep 2025 About the Field of Competitors

    Explore the stats, key facts, inspiring stories, and top contenders at RacingThePlanet: Greece, kicking off on 28 September.

    The tent assignments are also out!!

  • 10 Sep 2025 Be Prepared for the Course

    We are a beautiful and varied course for RacingThePlanet: Greece, but it starts with quite alot of uphill. Be sure to study the elevation chart so you prepared for this.  You can also watch the recording of the Zoom Information Session for more details about the course.  

  • 01 Sep 2025 The Blogs Have Started

    Start to follow the blogs where racers will post first-hand reports from the course during the race.  For now find out how Bea Garcia, Paul Redbourn, Richard Behringer, David Grosse and Jorge Rocca are feeling, less than one month out from the start.