Xingó Trail Run.
The eleven kilometres of the Xingó Trail Run in Canindé de São Francisco never rise above 200 metres, yet they still add up to more than 300 metres of climbing. The shortest of the four courses drops deep twice and has to earn the height back each time, so how you divide your effort on those two returns shapes your race.
Xingó Trail Run 2027: Course, Elevation & Route Profile
The loop opens with a gentle kilometre uphill to around 180 metres, then loses height in steps. From km 2.8 it turns properly steep: nearly 100 metres go in little more than half a kilometre, and at km 3.3 you are only 35 metres above sea level, the lowest point of the day.
The steepest section follows straight away, just under 800 metres with 121 metres of gain. At the top the gradient eases, and as far as km 5.3 the course only rises gently. Just after km 6 it falls a second time, down to a little over 70 metres, and this return is a different kind of work: a bit more than two kilometres at around five percent, turning steeper only towards the end.
From km 9 the ground stays almost level at around 170 metres until the loop closes. There is no great altitude on this course in the Brazilian state of Sergipe. The work lies in the gap between that upper level and the two hollows below it, up to 140 metres that you run down and back up in quick succession.
| Start | Length | Ø | Max. | Gain | Cat. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| km 2 | 0.3 km | 6.7 % | 12.4 % | +20 m | — |
| km 3.3 | 0.8 km | 15.6 % | 30.6 % | +121 m | Cat. 4 |
| km 4.3 | 0.5 km | 4.3 % | 10.1 % | +23 m | — |
| km 6.9 | 2.2 km | 5.2 % | 22.9 % | +112 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 Xingó Trail Run.
Start under control
The first three kilometres lose height overall and feel fast. Let them run, but not at the expense of your legs: the steep drop from km 2.8 ends right at the foot of the hardest ramp, with no flat stretch to settle on in between.
Hold your rhythm
That ramp is where overspending comes easiest. Take it with short steps or a brisk hike and keep the effort even; averaging over 15 percent, it costs a lot at a run and returns little. Pick the pace up afterwards on the gentle stretch to km 5.3.
Spend what is left
The race is decided on the second return from km 6.9. It is shallow enough to run throughout, but only if the first ramp has not emptied you. Stay in rhythm there and the almost level final two kilometres become a real chance to push. Drop to a walk there and, on a course this short, the time is hard to win back.
Training plan for Xingó Trail Run: 12-week build
Build the base
Age-group runners need roughly 1:10 to 1:50 hours for the eleven kilometres. The effort is short but restless: only a seventh of the course is flat, more than a fifth is steep, and your heart rate swings between hard minutes uphill and recovery on the way down. A steady road-style pace hardly ever develops.
Train race pace
The course asks for two different kinds of climbing, and both belong in your preparation. For the first ramp, use short, very steep hill repeats of three to four minutes, practising a strong hike as well as running. For the second return you need longer sessions of 15 to 20 minutes on an even slope, running just below threshold.
Rehearse the course
Downhill running is best practised right before a climb, because that is how it comes twice on this course: a steep section down, then straight back up. Hill sessions in that order show you how much you can afford before the ramp, and they get your quads used to the braking work.
Arrive fresh
Finish such a session with a few quick flat kilometres, since the last part of the race demands exactly that. Place your final hard week so that you reach the start line on 10 July fresh; at this distance, one week of reduced volume is enough.
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Everything about Xingó Trail Run.
How long is Xingó Trail Run?
Xingó Trail Run is 11 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 Xingó Trail Run have?
Xingó Trail Run has around 339 m of elevation gain over 11 km. That affects pacing, muscular load, and preparation for late-race sections.
What is the route profile of Xingó Trail Run?
Xingó Trail Run is classified as Mountainous, averaging 31.1 vertical metres per kilometre. 15% of the route is flat, 36% climbs moderately (2 to 6%) and 12% is steeper than 6%.
What climbs does Xingó Trail Run have?
The hardest climb of Xingó Trail Run starts at kilometre 3.3, runs for 0.8 km at an average of 15.6% and gains 121 metres. Cycling-convention rating: Cat. 4. 4 climbs are mapped in total.
Is Xingó Trail Run a loop course?
Yes, Xingó Trail Run is laid out as a loop: start and finish are in the same place.
Is there a GPX file for the Xingó Trail Run course?
Yes. The Xingó Trail Run 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 Xingó Trail Run?
Preparation for Xingó Trail Run should account for 11 km, 339 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 Xingó Trail Run?
The pacing strategy for Xingó Trail Run should reflect 11 km, 339 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 Xingó Trail Run take place?
Xingó Trail Run takes place on July 10, 2027.
Where does Xingó Trail Run take place?
Xingó Trail Run takes place in Canindé de São Francisco, Brazil.
Which distances does Xingó Trail Run offer?
Xingó Trail Run offers 4 distances — 11 km: 11 km; 21 km: 21 km (Half marathon); 35 km: 35 km; 50 km: 50 km.
How do I register for Xingó Trail Run?
Registration runs through the organiser: xingotrailrun.com.br. YOUB shows you the course, elevation profile and training plan for your preparation.
