About The Race
The Brazil135 Ultra Journey Is Not Your Momma's Race!
It's exhausting, It's very tough,
It's magical, It's beautiful, It's a Journey,
It invites the unexpected,
but most of all,
It's completely addictive!
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
2. Registration Process
2.1. Application: a) Dates: April 1st to June 30th, 2025 b) Badwater participants: are automatically accepted to run Brazil135. 2.2 Selection: - July 1st to July 15th - A team of judges composed mainly of veterans will analyse all applications and will advise based on a set of criteria - July 20th: Race Director will make a final decision for all other applicants 2.3 Registration: - July 31st: Due Date for registration payment - July 31st: Badwater participants registration due date - Aug 10th: Due date for badwater registrants registration payment 2.4 Roster: - Aug 15th: Roster is published (conditioned on registration payment).
3.Fees & What's included in registration & Refund Policy
3.1 Brazilians* and South American Runners a. Fees: - Solo Installments: R$ 1,650.00* - One Thousand and Six Hundred and Fifty Five Brazilian Reals (up to 6x). - Solo Upfront: 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 have an active CPF. (proof of residency status and active CPF may be required) - Relays R$ 1.400.00 (One Thousand and Four Hundred Brazilian Reals (paid in equal installments) - Relay 2x, 3x, 4x: R$ 1.316,00 (One Thousand and Four Hundred Brazilian Reals (6% discount payment upfront) - Installments Details: 7x: From April to October - 7 x R$ 235.70 6x: From May to October - 6 x R$ 275,00 5x: From June to October - 2 x R$ 412.50 + 3 x R$ 275,00 4x: From July to October - 1 x R$ 825,00 + 3 x R$ 275,00 b) Payment methods: Pix for Brazilians and Argentinians Credit Card through Ticket Sports (Ticket Sports’ 7% fee will be added to your registration and will be calculated at the time of payment) d - What is included in your registration fee (Brazilians and South Americans): - Entry to the race, goody bag, awards. 3.3 All Other International Runners: a) Fees: Solo: US$ 1,560.00 - One Thousand Five Hundred and Sixty American Dollars. All major credit cards, Apple Pay, Google Pay, Paypal and Klarna. b) What’s included in your registration fee (All other international runners) i) Entry to the race, goody bag, awards; ii) Round Trip Airport Transfer: (GRU/Start line City - Finish line City/GRU) : Taxi and Bus; iii) Lodging: *(2 guests): 4 nights before race day with another guest. * Optional: If you want a room for yourself alone, you can choose that when you pay your fee, with the cost of U$ 100.00, depending on availability. (limited rooms available). - 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) iv) 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 qualified 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 accommodate your needs to the new culture and Brazilian environment. 3.3 - Refund Policy: a) Runner drops out of the race: - There will be a 100% cash refund if the runner drops out of the race until September 10th. - There will be a 50% credit refund if the runner drops out of the race by November 10th. There will be no refund if runner drops out on or after November 11th. b) Race is cancelled: - This Race will only be cancelled due to one or more of the below events: - Acts of God - Global or Event Route Health Pandemic or Endemic - Brazilian Civil Law Enforcement Prohibiting the event * In any of these cases, there will be no refund.
4.Race Spirit and Dynamics
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 than 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. At any Decision Point you can re-evaluate 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. We recognize equally each and every effort made to reach a certain mileage. Our motto is: One Challenge, Many Victories!
5. Ranking and Championship
a. 150 Miles: - All runners that crossed the 150 Miles finish line will be ranked - The runner that crosses the finish line with the smaller elapsed time will be considered 1st place and will have the right to be called Champion of the year. - The runner status will be Finisher 150 Miles b. All other distances: - The runners that decide to finish the race in any distance up to 150 Miles, will be recorded and published - There will be no ranking for any distance except 150 Miles - The runner status will be Finisher at Mile XXX. c. Result Tables: There will be 2 tables to display the results of the race: i. 150 Miles Results Table: - This table will show all runners that crossed the 150 Miles Finish Line - All runners will be ranked ii. All Distances Results Table: - This will be a dynamic table. - This table can be sorted by different criteria: - By finish time at xxx miles - By name - By gender - By country iii. There are 4 possible status for each and every runner: - Finisher 150 Miles - Finisher at Mile xxx - DNF (Did Not Finish): A DNF status will show if a runner decides to interrupt the race outside any PD or Finish Line. - DQ (Disqualified): A DQ status will show if a runner behavior is unacceptable (see faults and penalties)
6. Rules
6.1 - Bib 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 a penalty. - Until 2025 we did not enforce this rule strictly leaving some runners without a quick means to be identified by our crew members. - In 2026 we will strickly enforce it. - We thank you for your cooperation for your safety and all others around. 6.2 Mandatory equipment during 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). 6.3 Walking Sticks It is allowed to use walking sticks for safety purposes 6.4 Alcoholic Beverages; It is not allowed to have with you at any time during the race any alcoholic beverages during the race. Doing so is a criteria for disqualification. (status will be changed to DQ at the result tables). 6.5 Run/Walk/Jog Every Step of the Race Course: - A runner will be considered a finisher after having run/walk/jog all steps of the route. - A runner that does not run/walk/jog all steps of the route will be considered either DNF or DQ. (depending on the circumstances) 6.6 Stopping to rest: - A runner can stop at any time or at any point to rest. - The resting place has to be in a fixed point. - The runner can rest in his/her support vehicle as long as the vehicle is parked. - If the runner has to deviate from the race course for any reason, however the runner should follow the instructions as listed below: - Place a marker on the spot where he/she decides to leave the race course; - Take a picture with the runner at that marker. - Every picture taken, there's information regarding time and location. - Send the print screen of the photo + location information to the race organization at +19048662086 or Race Director +19048660466 - When the runner is ready to resume his/her race, the runner has to be at the same place where he/she left the course route ( marker) and take another picture with time and location. - He/she has to send it to the organization or Race Director informing them that he/she is resumming the race. Both photos have to contain the bib and name of the runner. - The time out of the race course will not be discounted of the total time for the race. - It is very important that the runner follows the procedures as he/she can be considered “cheating” and therefore have a DQ in his or her status, by not providing information of his/her exit from the course to the organization. 6.7 Pico do Gaviao Selfie: - All runners should take a photo (selfie) at the Pico do Gaviao Summit Photo Booth and send it to the race organization at (whatsapp or sms) +19048662086 with a text “PC Summit” - to validate their ascent to the summit. - The photo has to clearly show the runner's face and his/her bib. - Runners have until the end of the race to send the picture to the phone listed above. 6.8 Common Sense Rules: - 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, cities and their residents. - It is prohibited to discard trash in any part of the Caminho da Fe or anywhere else outside the PDs. (Decision Points - see Decision Points for more detail) - 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 residential area throughout the Caminho da Fe. - Any misconduct (including, drinking any alcoholic beverage, displaying aggressive behavior - verbal or non-verbal, or any inappropriate social conduct) towards anyone involved in the event will be subject to penalty and can be subject to local law enforcement. *** Important Considerations: 1. Pilgrims: Remember: these roads are a pilgrimage route and also connect 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. 2. Local Residents: These roads are active roads, with locals driving in their daily lives. Drive slowly and always be aware of locals. 3. Speeding: We recommend that all vehicles should be conducted at speeds below the minimum for these dirt roads. 4. Lights: We recommend that you have your vehicle's lights on at all times during the race. 5. Following your runner: Even though you can follow behind your 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. 6. Drivers: all drivers are required to carry their valid Driver's Licence at all times. 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. 7. 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. 8. 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. 9. 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.
1. General Information
2. Registration Process
3. Fees, What’s Included in your Registration and Refund Policy
4. Race Spirit and Dynamics
5. Ranking and Championship
6. Rules
7. Decision Points
8. Support Teams
9. Drop Bags
10. Relay Teams
11. All Star Veterans
12. The Grail Challenge
13. Badwater135 Ultra
14. Awards
15. Photography
16. Pre Race Meeting
17. Course Abandonment
18. Official Documents
19. Faults and Penalties
20. Due Process
21. Phone Support Groups
22. The Race Director
23. Our Driven Force
7. Decision Points
7.1 What’s a Decision Point? (PD - in Portuguese Pontos de Decisão): Decision Points are certain mileages where a runner can decide to finish the race prior to the official 150 Miles. There are 5 PDs: - PD 55 - Mile 55 at Inconfidentes City (Pousada do Juninho - Juninho's Inn) - PD 80 - Mile 80 at Tocos do Mogi City (Pousada Caminho da Fé, Main Street) - PD 100 - Mile 100 at Estiva City - Pousada do Poka - Poka's Inn - PD 120 - Mile 120 at Paraisopolis City (Behind the Church) - PD 135 - Mile 135 at Luminosa City at Pousada Novo Amanhecer. 7.2 All Decision Points will have race staff ready to record the runner’s time and his decision to finish or not the race at that Decision Point. 7.3 Decision Points Rules: - As soon as you arrive at a PD, let the Timing staff know if you decide to continue or to finish your race. - Your time will be recorded at each PD. - If you decide to continue your race, the time will be recorded as your split time at that PD. - Take a selfie under the "Photo Point". (this is not yet a final decision. We will update this item in the coming months) - You can lay down to rest for up to 3 hours without cost (for you) at any PD. All other expenses will be under the responsibility of the runner. - If you decide to finish your race in a PD after having left the PD, you can come back to the PD. When you arrive at the PD, you should report to the race staff. The race staff will record your new time as your finish time. - All runners that finish the race at any PD will be awarded a medal and a t-shirt at Paraisopolis (PD 120/ 150 Miles Finish Line) - If you don't have any means of transportation to the finish line, the race organization will provide transportation from the PDs to the finish line to receive your medal and t-shirt. You will be given instructions by the race staff on how to be taken to the finish line. (or you can go together with your team to the finish line to receive your awards).
8. Support Team
8.1 General Rules We strongly suggest that each runner hires one vehicle per team. However it is allowed: - Up to 2 vehicles per runner - To share a support vehicle with up to 2 other runners. - About sharing support vehicle: Based on 20 years experience, we have seen terrible endings when runners decide to share support vehicles and drivers and support team members in general. All successful cases of runners sharing vehicles have one thing in common: Both runners and drivers and support team members have a strong, close and long term relationship, at both running and at personal levels. Runners have to be aware that an ultramarathon like Brazil135 is a challenge not only for the runners but also for all the personnel involved in it. Drivers, support team members, on top of their service to the runners, may not be long distance runners themselves. So, this is another factor to be considered, on top of everything else. So, be aware of all the consequences of sharing not only a vehicle, but human resources associated with these vehicles. Both machines and humans have body and mind/motor limitations! - All support team members actions reflect directly upon the runner whom they are supporting. - We expect both the runners and all their support team members to follow all rules and regulations. - We expect good will and good manners towards all involved in this race: other runners, other support team members, all staff, everyone directly or indirectly affected by this event. We do not tolerate rude behavior from anyone in this event. - We strongly suggest that you identify your vehicle by placing signs with runners names, bibs, logos, sponsors, team names, etc. The more identifiable your vehicle is, the easier it is to be recognized and therefore supported by the community. - All faults and penalties coming from a team member will be applied to the runner they are supporting. - All vehicles should hang the rearview mirror ID tag (received at the pre race meeting) on their vehicles. - All vehicles have to turn on the roof device (received at the pre race meeting) from 6 pm to 6 am. - All dirt road and general traffic regulations should be followed by all drivers at all times. 8.2 Support Team for International Runners: (if you are an international runner, please do not hesitate to contact us at any time). If you want to stay together with your family members or friends, check the costs below, paid at registration: a. 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) Payment: You will have an option to pay for it, when you pay for your registration. b. Brazilian Crew Members: - We offer a range of experiences and are 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 performance. - 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: - Sunday, Jan 4th (optional day) - Monday, Jan 5th (optional day) *Tuesday, Jan 6th - Meeting your Brazilian Crew Member (mandatory day) *Wednesday, 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) - If you intend to extend your time in Brazil vacationing with your crew member, you are free to make arrangements directly with them. b.1 - Fees: 1. Paid directly to the crew member after your arrival: 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. To be paid for services directly to your Brazilian crew member: - Translator: U$ 50.00/day - Minimum of 5 days (including race days) - Non English Speaking Driver (your driver might speak English but it is not a requirement for him/her to do so): U$ 50.00/day - Minimum of 5 days (including race days) - Non English Speaking Pacer (The pacer might speak English in any level, but he/she is not required to): U$ 50.00/day - Minimum of 5 days (including race days) 2. Prepaid at registration: a. Lodgings and daily meal prepaid at registration: - Per crew member, per day: Total U$ 40.00 - Daily Lodging: U$ 25.00/night - Daily Meal: (up to 3x): U$ 15.00/day * 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 until midnight of the same day. - If you think you had a great crew member, you can show them your appreciation by tipping them at the end! :-) - Exemple of a typical total cost for an International Runner with Brazilian Crew: International Runner with 2 Brazilian Support team members (Recommended Setup): Total: US$ 2,840.00 Registration fee: US$ 1,560.00 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. Note About Air Tickets: Air tickets flying in January from the US to Brazil (round trip) 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)
9. 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. Here are the rules for drop bags: - 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).
10. Relay Teams
There are 3 category for relay teams: - 2x - Duo - 3x - Trio - 4x - Quartet Distance: 150 Miles. There are no PD options for Relay teams. - All relay team members must ascend and descend the Pico do Gaviao together. - To validate their ascent together as a team: a team photo at the bottom of Pico do Gaviao (before ascending) should be taken and sent to (whatsapp or sms) +19048662086 with a text: “PG Base - Team <>” - The same way, in order to validate their descent together as a team: a team photo at the Pico do Gaviao summit should be taken and sent to (whatsapp or sms) +19048662086 photo with a text: “PG Top - Team <>).” - If a team crosses the finish line but fails to send the Pico do Gaviao team photos to the race organization, the team will be considered as DNF. The team has until the race time limit to send the picture to validate their group ascent and descent.
11. All Star Veterans
All Star Veterans are all veterans that have 10+ participation as a runner with Brazil135 Ultramarathon, in any category, independently of the status, either finisher or DNF (Did not Finish). - Forever Bib: All Star Veterans from 2026 on can pick their own personal bib. This will be theirs forever. There is no standard for the bibs as long as they are numbers. - The forever Bibs can be used by any descendant of the All Star Veteran. - All Star Veterans will have their names and years of participation on a board at the pre-race meeting and a special menu with all the names and years of participation in the web site. - All Star Veterans will have a unique extra medal and a unique extra t-shirt, besides the regular medal and finisher t-shirt. This will show all that they are our All Star Veterans. - All Star Veterans will be awarded a special medal holder to hold all Brazil135 Ultramarathon medals. This special medal holder will be the center of the 10+ medals. For every year they return they will be awarded another medal holder that will fit like a puzzle to be displayed wherever they choose to. - From 2026 on, All Star Veterans have a 10% discount on their registration on top of any other discount they are entitled to.
12. The Grail Challenge
If you want to know more about the Grail Challenge, pls go to our website, grail challenge menu.
13. Badwater 135 Ultra
Badwater 135 Ultra - 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 - All Badwater participants have guaranteed participation in the Brazil135 Ultramarathon.
Awards: - All finishers receive a medal with their final distance printed on it. - All finishers receive a finisher t-shirt with the final distance marked on it. - All finishers receive a finisher token (it changes every year) with the final distance printed on it. - All registered support team members will receive a “Thank you for your support” medal. - If you are an All Star Veteran, you will also receive an All Star T-Shirt and an All Star Medal
14. Awards
15. Photography
The Photographer Leandro Bolina is our official Professional Photographer. He has a team of professional photographers that will be taking photos at the pre race meeting, during the race and at the finish line. All photos can be purchased through his platform: https://bolina.fotop.com.br/fotos/?nome_evento=Brazil
16. 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.
17. Course Abandonment
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 compensation for any time spent on miles traveled in the wrong direction. - All race course is very well marked with the Standard Caminho da Fe markers at every mile. - If a runner needs to leave the course , in any way. (by foot or 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. Official Documents
Official Documents: You will receive a link for reading, accepting and signing at the registration. - Medical Liability Release - Civil Liability Release - Data and Image Release - Medical Clearance Form (you should have with you at the pre race meeting a medical clearance form, making sure you are physically able to participate in an ultramarathon event). You will not be required to drop it off, unless it is requested by one of our staff. If possible, The Medical clearance form should be written in English, but the runner's own language can also be accepted).
19. Faults and Penalties
All rules and regulations are designed to give a safer and fairer experience to all involved in this race and to help guarantee the continuity of the Brazil135 throughout the years. - Each runner is responsible for all support team members. Any fault committed by any person involved in the runner’s support team member will result in a penalty for the runner. - It is the runner’s and all members of his/her support team to know this rules and regulation (About the Race document). The lack of knowledge of these rules and regulations is not an excuse not to follow it, therefore paying the penalty. 19.1 Main Faults : - We have zero tolerance to any rude behavior towards any person or persons involved in this event, including cursing, postures, gestures, or any other way of expressing anger, frustration, or feelings alike will not be tolerated in this event by any person. There is no excuse for rude behavior; - Moving outside or along the course route in any way besides using the legs, is considered cheating the fair play and will not be tolerated in this event; - Any race course deviation is considered a grave fault, no matter the excuse. - A support vehicle trying to go up the Pico do Gaviao; - A support vehicle not parked outside the limits of the Pico do Gaviao base, interfering with the runner's ascending or descending the Pico do Gaviao; - A support vehicle trafficking along a not allowed area throughout the race course; - Use of any alcoholic beverage during the race, pre-race meeting or post race pizza party; - Social media publications that may cause prejudice against anyone directly or indirectly involved in this event. Please choose your words very carefully before publishing anything related to the event or that involves anyone directly or indirectly connected to the event. The intentionality behind the publication will not be considered as an excuse for an outcome or commentaries that may harm anyone’s reputation. Reputations are easily hurt by the best intentions. - Any social media publication claiming to be first place or champion, or any other ranking of any distance other than finishers of the 150 Miles. - Not following the Pico do Gaviao photos rules as described on item 6.7 19.2 Main Fault Penalties: - The runner’s status will be changed to DQ. - There will be no ranking recorded. - There will be no finish time or split time recorded. 19.3 Minor Faults: - Being caught not following one of the Rules as listed in item 6, that is not considered a main fault. 19.4 Minor Faults Penalty: - First fault: 1 hour added to the finish time - Second fault: 2 hours added to the finish time - Third fault: runner’s status is changed to DQ
20. Due Process
- If you or anyone member of your support team considered that another runner or theirs team members are not playing by the “fair play” spirit you have the right to take action; - However, based on the 20 years experience we came to the conclusion that in a race like Brazil135 things are not always what they seem to be. Factors like exhaustion can play tricks. So, consider carefully if you want to go ahead and report what may be considered someone else’s not playing fair. - To help the Race Director to make his decision, please: a) Gather the facts; b) Gather or collect all possible evidence(s) of the occurrence; c) Fill out the “Due Process Form” at the Finish Line (ask any staff); d) Present them directly to the Race Director (only to the Race Director) at the end of your race. e) Do not interrupt your race because of any external factor. f) Do not let this occurrence influence your state of spirit. g) Finish your race and the process will be analysed and a decision will be made. You will be informed as well as the other party(ies) involved what the decision was. g) Do not inform anyone else, besides your team members or the Race Director of the occurrence. Do not inform any other runner or any other runner's team members or race staff. - All complaints have to be delivered directly to the Race Director
21. Information and Support Group
- Until Race Day: Whatsapp group in Portuguese: Zilma Rodrigues al WhatsApp: +55 11 95220-4670 -During Race Day: Whatsapp Group Adm by Race Director: Mario Lacerda: +1904866-0466
22. The Race Director
The Race Director has the final decision in regards to any matter until the last minute of the race. He can change, exclude or include any rule at any moment.