Ultra Caminhos de Caravaggio UMCC.
The 15K is the shortest distance at the Ultra Caminhos de Caravaggio UMCC, though not a gentle way in: from the Santuário Nossa Senhora de Caravaggio the loop drops a long way, and the way back up is its biggest climb. Preparing for it mostly means being able to run a steep hill when a hard effort is already in your legs.
Ultra Caminhos de Caravaggio UMCC 2027: Course, Elevation & Route Profile
Start and finish are at the Santuário Nossa Senhora de Caravaggio in Farroupilha, at just over 700 metres, and the loop opens with a gift it later calls in: the first four kilometres or so lose around 200 metres. From there it stays in rolling ground between 470 and 570 metres. Short counter-climbs come in quick succession, the most noticeable around km 7 and km 9.
The race is decided from km 12. The trail has already begun to rise gently by then, and now it climbs for a little over 1.7 kilometres at almost nine percent on average. That single climb delivers around 40 percent of the race's total ascent. At the top only a few hundred nearly flat metres remain to the finish.
The 15K runs on Saturday, the final day of the event, together with the 25K and 50K. The ultras left the same sanctuary on Thursday and Friday, and the UMCC takes them through rural and urban parts of Farroupilha, Pinto Bandeira, Nova Roma do Sul, Caxias do Sul and Bento Gonçalves. So you are running the short version of a much bigger journey, with the same finish and the same last hill.
| Start | Length | Ø | Max. | Gain | Cat. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| km 1.9 | 0.5 km | 3.5 % | 5.2 % | +16 m | — |
| km 4.1 | 0.6 km | 6.1 % | 9.4 % | +37 m | — |
| km 6 | 0.4 km | 4.4 % | 6.1 % | +16 m | — |
| km 7.1 | 0.7 km | 7.8 % | 11.5 % | +52 m | — |
| km 8.6 | 0.8 km | 7.3 % | 11.1 % | +59 m | — |
| km 10.3 | 1.1 km | 3.3 % | 4.1 % | +37 m | — |
| km 12.3 | 1.7 km | 8.9 % | 12.2 % | +153 m | Cat. 4 |
Climb categories follow the road-cycling convention and rate the terrain itself (length and gradient) regardless of sport: Cat. 4 marks the easiest rated climbs, Cat. 1 the hardest, and HC (hors catégorie, “beyond categorization”) is reserved for the most brutal ascents. Short climbs below the Cat. 4 threshold stay unrated.
How to pace Ultra Caminhos de Caravaggio UMCC.
Start under control
This loop distributes its work unevenly: the descent comes first, the biggest climb last. Run the opening four kilometres with short steps and relaxed quads, because every second gained there gets repaid several times over on the hill.
Hold your rhythm
In the rolling middle, go by effort rather than kilometre splits. The counter-climbs are short enough to run as long as your breathing settles quickly at the top. The downhill stretches are there for recovery, not for chasing places.
Spend what is left
The trap is the gentle run-up from km 10: it feels harmless and invites one more push. Enter the final climb that way and you will be walking early, losing more in a few minutes than the previous kilometres earned. Take the lower part deliberately easy and only lift once there is less hill ahead of you than behind.
Training plan for Ultra Caminhos de Caravaggio UMCC: 12-week build
Build the base
Expect roughly 1:30 to 2:45 hours. That is a consistently brisk aerobic effort with many short uphill spikes, and the hardest of them arrives last, with the descent and the rolling middle already in your legs.
Train race pace
The final climb therefore sits at the centre of your preparation. Hill reps of ten to fifteen minutes on a gradient near nine percent suit it well, run evenly and without fading in the upper part. In the last weeks, put them at the end of a longer run as well, so your body learns what the sanctuary demands: climbing just when it feels like it should be over.
Rehearse the course
The second job is downhill running. The course holds almost as much descent as ascent, and the first kilometres load your quads before you are properly warm. Short, controlled downhill sections in training, plus strength work such as lunges and squats, make you more resilient there.
Arrive fresh
Your weekly long run need not go far beyond race distance, but it should be hilly: around 25 metres of climbing per kilometre matches the density of this loop. Put your easy kilometres on that kind of ground rather than collecting volume on the flat. It gets you used to the constant changes of rhythm that define this race alongside its last climb.
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Everything about Ultra Caminhos de Caravaggio UMCC.
How long is Ultra Caminhos de Caravaggio UMCC?
Ultra Caminhos de Caravaggio UMCC is 15 km long. That distance shapes how much aerobic endurance, pace durability, and race-specific work belong in the training plan.
How much elevation gain does Ultra Caminhos de Caravaggio UMCC have?
Ultra Caminhos de Caravaggio UMCC has around 387 m of elevation gain over 15 km. That affects pacing, muscular load, and preparation for late-race sections.
What is the route profile of Ultra Caminhos de Caravaggio UMCC?
Ultra Caminhos de Caravaggio UMCC is classified as Hilly, averaging 26.3 vertical metres per kilometre. 14% of the route is flat, 31% climbs moderately (2 to 6%) and 14% is steeper than 6%.
What climbs does Ultra Caminhos de Caravaggio UMCC have?
The hardest climb of Ultra Caminhos de Caravaggio UMCC starts at kilometre 12.3, runs for 1.7 km at an average of 8.9% and gains 153 metres. Cycling-convention rating: Cat. 4. 7 climbs are mapped in total.
Is Ultra Caminhos de Caravaggio UMCC a loop course?
Yes, Ultra Caminhos de Caravaggio UMCC is laid out as a loop: start and finish are in the same place.
Is there a GPX file for the Ultra Caminhos de Caravaggio UMCC course?
Yes. The Ultra Caminhos de Caravaggio UMCC course is on this page as a free GPX download — ready to import into Garmin, Wahoo, Komoot, Strava or any other app that reads GPX.
How should I prepare for Ultra Caminhos de Caravaggio UMCC?
Preparation for Ultra Caminhos de Caravaggio UMCC should account for 15 km, 387 m of elevation gain, current training load, and available training time. An adaptive plan helps place key sessions without ignoring recovery and real life.
What pacing strategy works for Ultra Caminhos de Caravaggio UMCC?
The pacing strategy for Ultra Caminhos de Caravaggio UMCC should reflect 15 km, 387 m of elevation gain, and your current fitness. Start controlled and keep margin for sections where the profile or fatigue makes target pace harder.
When does Ultra Caminhos de Caravaggio UMCC take place?
Ultra Caminhos de Caravaggio UMCC takes place on April 15, 2027.
Where does Ultra Caminhos de Caravaggio UMCC take place?
Ultra Caminhos de Caravaggio UMCC takes place in Farroupilha, Brazil.
Which distances does Ultra Caminhos de Caravaggio UMCC offer?
Ultra Caminhos de Caravaggio UMCC offers 6 distances — UMCC 15K: 15 km; UMCC 25K: 25 km; UMCC 50K: 50 km; UMCC 100K: 100 km; UMCC 160K: 160 km; UMCC 217K: 217 km.
How do I register for Ultra Caminhos de Caravaggio UMCC?
Registration runs through the organiser: gringosevensports.com.br. YOUB shows you the course, elevation profile and training plan for your preparation.
