2026 Sertões Petrobras Rally

The 2026 Sertões Petrobras Rally is a long-distance rally-raid held 22–30 August 2026, starting and finishing in Goiânia and crossing Goiás, Bahia and Tocantins. The route covers roughly 4,000 km over eight stages, including a Marathon (self-service) stage and several city stages through host towns such as Jalapão and Luís Eduardo Magalhães.

The event is part of the Brazilian rally-raid calendar under CBA/CBM and is organised by Sertões with principal sponsor Petrobras. The rally includes social and environmental legacy programmes run by Instituto Sertões and partners.

A true rally-raid adventure across central and northern Brazil, combining long special stages, navigation challenges and a mix of sand, cerrado and track sections.

What makes it worth the trip:

• Remote, varied terrain with long navigation legs that reward preparation and endurance.
• Marathon stage offers genuine rally-raid self-sufficiency experience for teams and crews.
• Multiple host cities provide spectator access points and a chance to see stages without deep logistical repositioning.

Best way to experience it:

Arrive in Goiânia for the largada and stay flexible—plan to move with stages if you want front-row access to specials; local transfers or a support vehicle are recommended. Book accommodation early in host towns and confirm spectator access with organisers for stage maps and safety corridors.