Malacara Expedition

BENITO BROCCA

Country: Brazil

CONTATO@MALACARARACE.COM.BR

Race Stats:

Dates

19 Apr - 27 Apr 2024

Distance

500

Duration

95 Hours

AVG. Temperature

18°C

Location

São Francisco de Paula - Rio Grande do Sul

Series Type

South America Series

Team Format

Team of 2 & 4

Entry Limit

160 Athletes

Disciplines

Trek/run, mountain bike, packraft, rappel, navigation

Logistics

Unsupported

Watercraft

Packrafts provided

Prize / Award

TBA

Other Prizes

Winners receives a free place at the AR World Champs in Ecuador

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Race Description:

The Malacara Race is back as an ARWS Qualifier for 2024 and the venue is the city of São Francisco de Paula in the state of Rio Grande do Sul in the far South of Brazil.Malacara is back in 2024, an ARWS Qualifier. Stay tuned for more details.

After last year’s Demonstration Race, and hosting the ARWS South American Championship, the experienced Malacara organising team have prepared a 500km expedition course in a region well known for its nature and adventure tourism.

São Francisco de Paula is situated about 100 kilometers from the state capital, Porto Alegre and is bordered by protected environmental areas, such as the Caracol State Park and the Aparados da Serra National Park. The landscape is defined by hills, valleys and araucaria forests and Race Director Benito Brocca says teams will experience the many waterfalls the area is renowned for, on a course which will traverse the surrounding hills and canyons.

The Malacara Race

The Malacara race in Brazil marks the return of the Adventure Racing World Series to Brazil after six years. The race, organized by Leo and Benito Borba, promises to be one of the most beautiful and challenging events in the history of Brazil with 26 teams from 10 nations competing in a 500km course covering 8 sections with over 13000mts of altitude. This demonstration race for the ARWS will test the endurance and skills of the mixed teams of 4.

Brazil Multisport Win the South American Adventure Racing Championship in Paraguay

Team Brazil Multisport successfully defended their Adventure Racing World Series South America title at the La Gesta race in Paraguay. The team, ranked #3 in the world, overcame challenging conditions and tough competition from top teams across six South American countries to claim victory. The race featured a range of challenges, including paddling on the Parana River, biking through muddy trails, and an abseil down a dam.