Half Marathon

Sunday 6 June 2027, 8:00 a.m., at Jordán main square, Santander.

The finish is at Barichara main square. Times and route may be adjusted for safety; any change is announced through the race's official channels.

In the half marathon you choose how to experience it: as a race or in the hikers category, designed for people who want to discover the canyon and connect with nature without the pressure of competing.

• Hikers follow the same 24 km route from Jordán to Barichara, start with the half marathon field and have the same time limit: 8 h 30 min.
• The group is accompanied the whole way by two local guides, who share advice before and during the hike.
• Each hiker carries their own mandatory gear and food and water supplies.
• You need experience hiking more than 15 km: this is the climb out of the canyon, in hot weather, and the difficulty is high. If the guides judge that you are not fit to complete the route, you will finish at the nearest checkpoint; transport from there is at your own expense or may carry an extra fee if provided by the organization.
• You register for the half marathon and state on the form whether you'll hike or race. It includes everything racers receive, and the race rules apply.
• There are no first or last places: the group reaches the finish together, everyone gets a finisher medal, and the participation certificate is based on arrival time and age within the half marathon results.

• The organization takes you from San Gil to Jordán, about 2 h 30 min – 3 h by road. Buses leave in the early hours of Sunday from El Puente Shopping Center, by the Metro store steps; check the exact time in the schedule and be there half an hour early.
• There are two extra departures on Saturday, at 10:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m., subject to availability and booked in advance through the form in the Runner's Guide.
• If you are staying in Barichara, transport to Jordán can be arranged early on Sunday for an extra fee, depending on how many people confirm. Book it through the same form and collect your ticket at the organization tent during kit pick-up.
• In Jordán we'll be waiting before the start with hot potato broth and aguapanela, a traditional hot drink made from cane sugar.

Friday 4 and Saturday 5 June 2027, 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., at El Puente Shopping Center, near San Gil's main square.

To collect your bib you must show all of your mandatory gear and have your documents uploaded through the form in the Runner's Guide. If you can't make it, someone else can collect your kit with your mandatory gear and the signed authorization form.

• Before race day, upload a copy of your ID and the signed liability waiver through the form in the Runner's Guide.
• Minors may take part accompanied by an adult who is also registered, with the minor authorization form signed by a parent or legal guardian. See the conditions in the rules.

Age groups, awarded with medals:

• Women: up to 39 · 40 to 49 · 50 and over.
• Men: up to 39 · 40 to 49 · 50 and over.

Your age is the one you will be on 31 December 2027.

Cash prizes and sponsor awards go to the top three overall women and men. Age groups are awarded medals. See the details on the awards page.

If you spend Saturday night in Jordán, on Sunday you can hand in a white bag, securely closed and marked with your bib number, name and distance, and we will take it to San Gil.

• Hand it to the logistics staff in Jordán before 6:15 a.m. and sign the register.
• You can pick it up in San Gil from 9:00 p.m. on Sunday.
• The organization does not check the contents and is not responsible for bags other than the ones described.

• The finish is at Barichara main square, about 30 minutes from San Gil by road. Runners come through Barichara from 9:00 a.m. on Sunday.
• At the finish, along with your medal, you get a ticket for the bus back to San Gil: buses run from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., roughly every 30 minutes.
• Your supporters can reach Barichara by public transport from San Gil's small bus terminal and buy their return ticket at the transport office on the main square. More information on the spectators page.

The regular reference fee for the 2026 edition was COP 462,000. The registration platform always shows the current fee.

See registration stages, discounts and conditions on the registration page.

Finishers earn 1 ITRA point, and the race counts toward the UTMB Index in the 20K category.