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WTR Tijuca Forest

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Rio de Janeiro, Minas Gerais, Brazil

calendar_today 14 Mar, 2026

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sell $77.00 – $92.00

About the Event

Discover the thrilling contrast where an urban jungle meets a real one at the WTR Floresta da Tijuca in Rio de Janeiro on March 14, 2026. This unique third-edition stage of the World Trail Races series takes runners on an innovative adventure from the Jardim Botânico straight into the untouched heart of the sprawling Tijuca Forest National Park. The course is a masterful blend of diverse terrains, offering a profound sense of discovery and a deep connection with nature just minutes from the city's vibrant core.

As a key WTR 5,000-point ranking event, this race is a serious challenge for competitive trail runners, set against one of the world's most spectacular urban backdrops. Experience the raw energy of exploring pristine Atlantic Forest trails, hidden waterfalls, and panoramic peaks, all within the iconic city of Rio. Prepare for an unforgettable journey that proves true wilderness and world-class racing can exist side-by-side with metropolitan life.

Races Offered

Long trail

Mar 14, 2026

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Distance — 21K

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Type — Running

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07:00

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$92.00

Mid trail

Mar 14, 2026

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Distance — 13K

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Type — Running

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07:00

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$85.00

Short trail

Mar 14, 2026

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Distance — 6K

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Type — Running

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07:00

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$77.00

Weather Overview

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for March in Rio de Janeiro.

Temp (°C)

Feels Like (°C)

thermostat 23.4° / 29.1°

wb_sunny 26.9° / 32.4°

Wind (km/h)

Humidity (%)

air 8.3 /

water_drop 81.6%

Temp (°C)

Feels Like (°C)

Wind (km/h)

Humidity (%)

thermostat 23.4° / 29.1°

wb_sunny 26.9° / 32.4°

air 8.3 km/h

water_drop 81.6%

About Rio de Janeiro

Learn more about the host city, Rio de Janeiro.

Rio de Janeiro is the second largest city in Brazil, on the South Atlantic coast. Rio is famous for its breathtaking landscape, its laid-back beach culture and its annual carnival. The "Carioca Landscapes between the Mountain and the Sea" has been inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage list.