RACE INFO

RACE INFO

RACE INFO

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ITINERARY FOR RACINGTHEPLANET: BRAZIL 2027

*NOTE THAT ALL TIMES ARE APPROXIMATE AND MAY CHANGE.

Overview

Host Town for the Race

SALVADOR, BAHIA, BRAZIL

Competitors will meet in Salvador, the host town.

Options to get to Salvador

1. There are direct flights to Salvador from Portugal, Spain and France.

2. You can transit through Rio de Janeiro or Sao Paulo.

a. There are more than 10 flights per day from both cities to Salvador.

b. There are flights into Rio de Janeiro and Sao Paolo.

For more details about how to get to Salvador, including flight routes from all continents have a look at this "Travel Information" document.

Thursday, 12 August

Volunteers arrive to the host town of Salvador (anytime)

Friday, 13 August

Competitors arrive to Salvador (any time) - hotel accommodation is provided based on two (or three) people sharing a room.

Volunteer training (all day)

Saturday, 14 August

Competitor Briefing

Competitor Check-In, including administrative, medical and equipment review.

Travel to Camp by race buses.

Sunday, 15 August

08:00: Stage 1 / Welcome to Chapada Diamantina

Monday, 16 August

08:00: Stage 2 / Brazilian Life

Tuesday, 17 August

08:00: Stage 3 / Waterfalls

Wednesday, 18 August

08:00: Stage 4 / Epic Views

Thursday, 19 August

08:00: Stage 5 - The Long March to Perucca Beach

Friday, 20 August

Stage 5 - The Long March to Perucca Beach (continued) / Rest Day

Saturday, 21 August

08:00: Stage 6 / The Final Footsteps to Brazilian Machu Picchu

12:00 (noon): Finish

Travel back to Lencois

Awards Banquet and Presentation

Competitors & Volunteers stay overnight at the Event Hotel in Lencois

Sunday, 22 August

Race activities have concluded and you are ready to depart or continue your travels in Brazil.

Options to travel back to Salvador:

  • There is a flight from Lencois to Salvador
  • Bus option will be provided by RacingThePlanet
  • There is also a public bus, or you can hire a car
*Note that all times are approximate and may change.