The Race
The Brazil 135 is one of three races in the Badwater World Cup, a series of 135-mile races held in exotic locations and extreme conditions.
The Brazil 135 is considered the most difficult foot race in Brazil. Traversing an old pilgrimage route (the Caminho da Fe or Path of Faith) through the Serra de Mantiqueira mountains, the course includes a cumulative 30,000 fot of elevation gain and 28,00 ft. of descent, with only 10 flat miles.
Held during January, runners encounter tropical conditions, with temperatures in the 80's - 90's, high humidity and frequent rain.