Jungle Marathon 2009 will take place in Brazil in October 2009

Stages

The total distance to be covered is either 100km in 4 stages over 4 days, or 200km in 6 stages over 7 days. Difficulty on the Jungle Marathon is not measured by distance ,but by terrain.

• The stage distances are approximately as follows, but are subject to change at the discretion of the race director:
  
• Stage One-departs 0700hrs - 16.3km, cut-off 17.30hrs
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• Stage two-departs 0600hrs -24.5km, cut-off 17.30hrs
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• Stage Three-departs 0600hrs -31.1km, cut-off 17.30hrs
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• Stage Four- departs 0730hrs 18.4km, cut-off 17.30hrs, end of 100km race
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• Stage five-departs 0530hrs 87km- non stop overnight stage,dark zone 1600hrs to 0500hrs at CP4, cut off at 1900hrs on second day of stage
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• Stage Six departs 0800hrs-24.8km finish of 200km distance, cut-off 1700hrs
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  The course route is along pre-existing paths, trails and tracks through primary jungle.
• There will be natural obstacles to pass including streams and shallow rivers.
• The route will be well marked using coloured tape, paint markings and the use of landmarks to find your way.
• Although great navigational skills are not a prerequisite, commonsense is.
• The night stage will be clearly illuminated and along easily navigable routes.
• Guidance for each stage will be given before departure each day.