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Edition 15 · 4–7 June 2027

Distances

Four distances, one canyon. From the half marathon that climbs from Jordán to Barichara to the 100 miles that run through all seven towns on the course: choose your challenge in the Chicamocha.

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Choose your challenge

Four ways to experience the canyon

Every route meets in Jordán, at the bottom of the Chicamocha Canyon, and shares the climb up the royal road to Villanueva and Barichara. The difference is how far you want to run before and after.

At a glance

The four distances compared

  • Half Marathon · 24K

    Kilometers
    23.9 km
    Elevation gain
    1,527 m
    Start
    Sunday June 6, 08:00 · Jordán main square
    Time limit
    8 h 30 min
    ITRA · UTMB Index
    1 · 20K

  • Marathon · 46K

    Kilometers
    46.03 km
    Elevation gain
    2,338 m
    Start
    Sunday June 6, 07:00 · Jordán main square
    Time limit
    13 h
    ITRA · UTMB Index
    2 · 50K

  • 80K · 80K

    Kilometers
    81.42 km
    Elevation gain
    3,587 m
    Start
    Sunday June 6, 06:00 · El Puente Shopping Center, San Gil
    Time limit
    24 h
    ITRA · UTMB Index
    4 · 100K

  • 100 Miles · 100M

    Kilometers
    166.51 km
    Elevation gain
    6,712 m
    Start
    Saturday June 5, 08:00 · El Puente Shopping Center, San Gil
    Time limit
    49 h
    ITRA · UTMB Index
    6 · 100M

Official technical data for each route. The half marathon finishes in Barichara and the other distances in San Gil. Distance and elevation may vary slightly between watches, apps and mapping software.

The challenge in numbers

From the Chicamocha River to 2,150 meters

distances, from 24 km to 100 miles
4
towns on the course
7
of elevation gain in the 100 miles
6,712 m
time limit in the 100 miles
49 h

Requirements

What every distance requires

  • Confirmed registration. Once your payment is complete on the official platform, you receive an email confirming your place. See fees and conditions on the registration page.
  • Documents. In your account > My documents you upload your ID and sign your waiver online, before kit pick-up.
  • All mandatory gear at kit pick-up: without it you won't get your race kit. Judges may check it at any time, and each missing item adds a 20-minute penalty.
  • Bib with timing chip worn on the front and visible throughout the race.
  • Personal cup: there are no disposable cups at the aid stations.
  • Age group: set by the age you will be on 31 December 2027.
  • Rules: by registering you accept the race rules, guides and purchase, change and refund policies.

Additional requirements

What changes with your distance

  • 24K

    Half marathon

    Open to runners and hikers. Minors take part with an adult who is also registered; a parent or legal guardian signs their waiver online.

    See the half marathon: Half marathon

  • 80K

    80K

    Age 18 and over, with a finisher certificate from a trail race of at least 42 km and a medical certificate no more than three months old.

    See the 80K: 80K

  • 100M

    100 miles

    Age 18 and over, with a finisher certificate from a trail race of at least 70 km and a medical certificate no more than three months old.

    See the 100 miles: 100 miles

Downloads

Documents for your registration

The official documents are in Spanish.

80K and 100 miles

Pairs category

Many runners dream of the 80K or the 100 miles but don't want to take it on alone, or simply want a different experience. The pairs category is for them.

  • Two people, any age or gender, in a single category per distance.
  • Each member meets the requirements for their distance and carries their own mandatory gear.
  • You run together from start to finish and may help each other: a push, a pull or carrying part of the load.
  • The team's time is that of the second runner to cross each checkpoint and the finish.
  • Medals for the first three pairs and a finisher medal for each member. There is no prize money.

Register together in one purchase with Register your family or partner, add both people in the same distance and pair them in the pairs category.

See the 80KSee the 100 miles
Two runners smiling with their arms raised on a misty trail

FAQ

Before you choose your distance

Which distance is right for me?
  • Half marathon: 23.9 km with the big climb out of the canyon, rated high difficulty. Race it, or hike it with guides in the hikers category.
  • Marathon: 46 km and 2,338 m of climbing, in the heat and with much of the course on technical terrain. A tough one-day challenge.
  • 80K: designed for runners stepping up to ultra distance. You must have finished a trail race of at least 42 km.
  • 100 miles: the crown jewel, with one or two nights on the course. You must have finished at least 70 km of trail.
How do I get to the start in Jordán?

The half marathon and marathon start in Jordán, at the bottom of the canyon, about 2 h 30 min – 3 h from San Gil. The organization takes runners on buses that leave in the early hours from El Puente Shopping Center; there are also departures on Saturday at 11:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m., included in your entry and booked in your account ("Transport to Jordán"). Check the times in the schedule and on your distance page.

Can my family support me during the race?

Yes, at the authorized crew-access checkpoints (PCAA), where one supporter per runner may give you food, drinks, clothing or a massage:

  • Half marathon and marathon: Barichara.
  • 80K: Villanueva and Barichara.
  • 100 miles: Pitiguao, Curití, Aratoca, Panachi, Villanueva and Barichara.

They may accompany you from 100 m before to 100 m after the checkpoint. Anywhere else it counts as unauthorized assistance and is penalized.

What happens if I miss a cut-off?

The cut-off is the latest time you may leave a checkpoint. If you don't check out in time, you are out of the race, and once a checkpoint closes the organization's services there end. If you decide to withdraw, do it at a checkpoint and hand your bib to the judge, or report it immediately to the race incident line printed on your bib. Transport from where you withdraw is at your own expense.

Why doesn't my watch match the official data?

Distance and elevation may vary between watches, apps and mapping software. To plan your race, go by the kilometer marks in the official checkpoint table for your distance.

Where can I see the full weekend schedule?

Kit pick-up, starts, buses, finishes and the awards ceremony are all in the schedule. Full course descriptions and maps for each route are on the routes page.

Runner with poles climbing a mountain trail, with the river winding along the valley floor below

Your start line is waiting in the Chicamocha

Register for edition 15, 4–7 June 2027 in San Gil, Santander, Colombia.

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