Núbia de Oliveira Wins the 35th 10 Milhas Garoto
The Brazilian runner secured her second title in a final sprint during a race of 20,000 athletes endorsed by World Athletics.
Núbia de Oliveira clinched back-to-back titles at the traditional 10 Milhas Garoto following a decisive sprint in the final meters. The 35th edition of the Espírito Santo race brought together 20,000 runners between Vitória and Vila Velha.
The 35th edition of 10 Milhas Garoto saw Núbia de Oliveira take home a memorable back-to-back victory. Held along the classic route connecting Vitória and Vila Velha, the race brought together roughly 20,000 runners and made history as the first road race in Espírito Santo to receive official World Athletics certification.
Final sprint decider and men's podium
The women's race remained fiercely contested until the closing moments. Núbia sealed the victory in the final 300 meters with a powerful surge, crossing the finish line in 59:39 to hold off two Ethiopian competitors. In the elite men's field, Kenya's Nicolas Kipkoech Chege claimed the top spot on the podium, while Brazilian runner Giovani dos Santos took second place.
Terceira Ponte and the coastal heat
Beyond the massive turnout, the course presented a major test with the crossing of the Terceira Ponte, an iconic bridge with a challenging elevation profile connecting the state capital to Vila Velha. Intense heat tested the field throughout the race, heightening the demanding atmosphere of an event widely regarded as Espírito Santo's own São Silvestre. The sporting weekend also featured a children's race, the Corrida Garotada.
The stature of Brazil's classic road races
Covered in Radar Stemma's news roundup, the race was highlighted for its storied prestige and tradition of substantial prizes, such as the brand-new cars awarded in past editions—including during Daniel Chaves' victory. Standing alongside classic Brazilian road races like Volta da Pampulha, the São Silvestre Road Race, 10 KM Tribuna FM, and Prova Sargento Gonzaguinha, the famed "chocolate race" further cements its staple status on the national calendar.