Threerace Bike Ultramarathon Uruguay

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Date
2026-10-30
Location
Rocha, Uruguay
Distance
133 km
Elevation
2,200 m
Category
Ultra
Region
South America
Organizer
Threerace Sports / Azimut Extremo
Terrain
Dirt Roads, Gravel, MTB Trails
About

Three-day long-distance MTB ultramarathon in Rocha with competitive solo and pair categories. The route includes a short XCC opener followed by 82 km and 45 km ultramarathon stages with controlled checkpoints and no outside assistance.

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Three-day long-distance MTB ultramarathon in Rocha with competitive solo and pair categories

South America ultra event organized by Threerace Sports / Azimut Extremo

EFFORT30/50
EXPER.47/70

12 SCORING DIMENSIONS

THREERACE BIKE ULTRAMARATHON URUGUAY
LENGTH7/10CLIMBING6/10DURABILITY7/10TECHNICALITY7/10RACE PRESSURE3/10ADVENTURE9/10SCENERY6/10ORGANIZATION7/10VALUE7/10COMMUNITY8/10ACCESSIBILITY6/10FIELD DEPTH4/10

EFFORT MATRIX

LENGTH07/10
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133 km — long-day effort
CLIMBING06/10
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2,200 m total — 17 m/km
DURABILITY07/10
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Plan for 6+ hours in the saddle
TECHNICALITY07/10
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Dirt Roads / Gravel / MTB Trails
RACE PRESSURE03/10
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Adventure-focused, low racing pressure

EXPERIENCE MATRIX

ADVENTURE09/10
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Bikepacking / ultra format — proper expedition feel
SCENERY06/10
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Dirt Roads, Gravel
ORGANIZATION07/10
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Community-sourced details
VALUE07/10
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Reasonable cost-per-km
COMMUNITY08/10
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Grassroots gravel scene around the event
ACCESSIBILITY06/10
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Reasonable to enter
FIELD DEPTH04/10
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Mixed field — pros + adventure riders

GREEN FLAGS

  • [+]133 km of hard gravel through Rocha
  • [+]2,200 m of climbing — proper elevation
  • [+]Self-supported / ultra format = adventure focus
  • [+]Organized by Threerace Sports / Azimut Extremo
  • [+]Varied terrain: Dirt Roads, Gravel, MTB Trails

RED FLAGS

  • [!]Self-supported — no aid stations expected
  • [!]Details not yet verified — confirm via official site

RIDER FIT

Endurance MuleGOOD · 7/10

Built for hours in the saddle — your distance

ClimberGOOD · 6/10

Limited use for pure climbers

Adventure TouristPRIME · 9/10

Ultra format = guided adventure with timing chips

BikepackerPRIME · 9/10

Self-supported format suits bikepacking instincts

Skill RiderGOOD · 7/10

Technical terrain rewards bike-handling

Crit RacerAVOID · 2/10

Single-day pace suits crit-style riders less here

⚡ SIGNATURE CHALLENGE
Skill > power here

Technical terrain rewards the bike-handler. Slow corners, line choice, and tire pressure will shape your race more than threshold watts.

TIRE INTEL

WIDTH
42-50 mm
PRESSURE
28-34 psi
PATTERN
Aggressive knobs / mini-MTB tread

Mixed gravel with no extreme demands — go for rolling speed.

▶ TOP PICKS
1.Continental Terra Trail[42mm]Durable casing, balanced grip
2.Schwalbe G-One Bite[42mm]Excellent loose-surface bite
3.Pirelli Cinturato Gravel M[42mm]Mixed-terrain all-rounder

WEATHER PLAYBOOK

Rocha in spring (October): expect mild conditions — pack for variable weather. Always check 7-day forecast race week and pack a packable shell.

PACING PLAYBOOK

01
Sector 1 — Opening Effort~33 km

Sit in. Let the start sort itself out. Pace by feel, not by rivals.

02
Sector 2 — Mid-Race Crux~80 km

Where the field shatters. Stick to your power numbers, not the surge.

03
Sector 3 — The Finishing Stretch133 km

Save one match. The last 20% is where placement is decided.

WHAT TO FEAR

  • [!01]Resupply gaps — carry more food than you think

INSIDER INTEL

▌ INCOMING TRANSMISSION

South American gravel is a frontier — vast, raw, and largely uncrowded. Threerace Bike Ultramarathon Uruguay is the kind of event that introduces riders to that.

Regional cycling forum · South America gravel scene

RACE LOGISTICS

SELF-SUPPORTEDCarry everything. No aid stations.

Self-supported by design. Carry your own food, water, tools, and shelter. Resupply from towns en route.

▶ RESUPPLY

Plan for 6-8 hour stretches between resupply points. Carry food and purification.

✓ INCLUDED WITH ENTRY
  • +Timing chip + bib
  • +Course markings + GPX
✕ BRING YOUR OWN
  • -Spare tubes / tubeless plugs
  • -Lodging
  • -All food and water beyond the start
  • -Shelter / sleep system
  • -Tracker (rider-supplied for many ultras)
  • -Drop bag transport (unless specified)
MECHANICS
Self Only
MEDICAL
Self Only
DROP BAGS
No
BAG TRANSPORT
No
▶ ACCOMMODATION · 2 OPTIONS
Hotels in Rocha
0-10 km from start

Book 6+ months ahead for big events. Check the race partner-hotel list for discounts.

Airbnb / Vrbo
Varies

Often the best value for groups. Search the wider race region, not just the start town.

▶ GOOD TO KNOW
  • Mandatory pre-race brief — non-negotiable attendance.
  • GPS device with full route loaded is required, not optional.

TRAVEL OPS

AIRPORTSearch for closest hub to Rocha
LODGINGBook early in Rocha — gravel events fill local accommodation fast
FOODCarry your own ride nutrition. Local options usually plentiful before/after.
PACKET PICKUPDay-before-event pickup is standard. Confirm via official site.
PARKINGEvent parking varies — check race FAQ
▌ BOTTOM LINE

Threerace Bike Ultramarathon Uruguay is a quality south america event — great if you're nearby or want to explore the region.

▌ DOSSIER ID: 78_NC5AAHQ6E · CLASSIFIED: PUBLIC
SOURCES: Official site