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Two runners with poles on a canyon trail, with the valley and river far below

46K · A marathon where toughness meets beauty

Marathon

From Jordán, at the bottom of the canyon, to San Gil, Colombia's adventure sports capital, by way of Barichara. It's 46 km and 2,338 m of climbing on stone paths, through historic towns and wild landscapes.

Distance
46.0 km
Elevation gain
2,338 m
Elevation loss
1,645 m
Time limit
13 h
ITRA points
2
Start
07:00
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The route

Jordán, ringed by towering mountains with the river beside you, is the perfect setting for the start. Two flat kilometers along the river and then, suddenly, a brutal 1,200-meter climb: the heat and the rugged path are rewarded with an unrivaled view of the Chicamocha Canyon, which you leave behind step by step.

After El Punto (km 8.4) come fast traverses across wide farmland to Villanueva (km 15.4). Then a short climb on the Tierra Negra trail, past the Cuartel de Bolívar, and a quick descent into Barichara (km 23.9), where your crew can support you.

From Barichara the route climbs toward the antennas to the Hotel Carigua checkpoint (km 33), the marathon's high point at 1,811 m. San Gil is already in sight, but it's an illusion: the descent winds on for 13 kilometers. You run through the streets of San Gil and reach the finish knowing you've overcome every obstacle on the course and every goal you set in training.

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Elevation profile

Elevation profile · MarathonElevation profile of the Marathon: 46.0 km, from 470 to 1,805 m above sea level.05001,0001,5002,000010203040kmmPC1PC2PC3PC4PC5
Official elevation chart
Official marathon elevation profile: from Jordán (470 m) to San Gil (1,114 m), peaking at Carigua (1,811 m)

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Checkpoints and cut-offs

  1. PC0Jordán

    Cut-off
    —
    Km
    0
    Altitude
    470 m
    Services
    Start · hot potato broth and aguapanela (hot cane-sugar drink) before the gun, plus first aid

  2. PC1El Punto

    Cut-off
    —
    Km
    8.4
    Altitude
    1,554 m
    Services
    Water, fruit and first aid

  3. PC2Villanueva

    Cut-off
    6 jun 12:00 · 5 h
    Km
    15.4
    Altitude
    1,455 m
    Services
    Water, fruit and first aid

  4. PC3Barichara

    Crew access
    Cut-off
    6 jun 14:30 · 7 h 30 min
    Km
    23.9
    Altitude
    1,337 m
    Services
    Water, fruit, hot food and first aid

  5. PC4Hotel Carigua

    Cut-off
    ≈ 6 jun 17:00
    Km
    33
    Altitude
    1,811 m
    Services
    Water, fruit and first aid · highest point of the race, by the antennas

  6. PC5San Gil

    Cut-off
    6 jun 20:00 · 13 h
    Km
    46.0
    Altitude
    1,114 m
    Services
    Water, fruit, hot food and first aid

The marathon has three cut-offs: Villanueva (5 h of race time), Barichara (7 h 30 min) and the finish in San Gil (13 h). Barichara is the marathon's authorized crew-access checkpoint (PCAA): one supporter per runner may give you food, drinks, clothing or a massage. Your supporters may be with you from 100 m before to 100 m after the checkpoint; anywhere else it counts as unauthorized assistance.

  • Cut-off: the latest time you may leave each checkpoint. If you leave later, you are out of the race under the rules. The organization may adjust cut-offs for safety reasons or unforeseen events.
  • Cut-offs marked ≈ are approximate and meant to help you plan your pace.
  • There are no disposable cups at the aid stations: drinks are served only in your personal cup.

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Good to know

Start date and place

Sunday 6 June 2027, 7:00 a.m., at Jordán main square, Santander.

The finish is at El Puente Shopping Center, near San Gil's main square. Times and route may be adjusted for safety; any change is announced through the race's official channels.

Transport to Jordán
  • The organization takes you from San Gil to Jordán, about 2 h 30 min – 3 h by road. The runners' bus leaves on Sunday at 3:30 a.m. from El Puente Shopping Center, by the Metro store steps, and is included in your entry. Be there half an hour early.
  • If you'd rather sleep in Jordán, there are departures on Saturday at 11:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m., also included in your entry and subject to seats.
  • If you are staying in Barichara, there is a bus to Jordán on Sunday at 3:00 a.m. for an extra COP 20,000.
  • Your companion can ride the organization's bus for COP 90,000, round trip San Gil – Jordán.
  • Book in your account, under "Transport to Jordán". Barichara and companion seats are paid online when booking or in cash when boarding. See every time in the schedule.
  • In Jordán we'll be waiting before the start with hot potato broth and aguapanela, a traditional hot drink made from cane sugar.
Bib pick-up and check-in

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 in order in your account, under My documents. If you can't make it, someone else can collect your kit with your mandatory gear: authorize them online from your account.

Documents and conditions
  • The marathon is open to runners aged 16 and over. If you are under 18, a parent or legal guardian signs your waiver online, as set out in the rules.
  • Before race day, upload your ID and sign your waiver online in your account, under My documents.
Categories and awards

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.

The marathon is part of the Latin American Trail Circuit (Circuito Latinoamericano de Trail): see its rules at circuitolatinoamericanodetrail.com.

Bag drop

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.
Finish

El Puente Shopping Center, near San Gil's main square and the race headquarters. The time limit is 13 hours: the marathon finish closes at 8:00 p.m. on Sunday.

Registration and fee

The regular fee for the 2027 edition is COP 556,600. Stage discounts apply on top of it; you see your final price when you register.

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

ITRA points and UTMB Index

Finishers earn 2 ITRA points, and the race counts toward the UTMB Index in the 50K category.

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Mandatory gear

Mandatory gear

  1. Race bib with timing chip, worn on the front and visible at all times: if it can't be seen, the chip won't record you and you may be disqualified.
  2. Mobile phone with calling credit.
  3. Headlamp or flashlight with batteries.
  4. Spare batteries for the light.
  5. Hydration system of at least 1.5 liters.
  6. Personal cup: the aid stations do not provide cups.
  7. Emergency thermal blanket.
  8. Whistle.
  9. Food reserve.
  10. Cash for emergencies.
  11. Elastic bandage, 3 cm × 1 m.

Recommended gear

Trekking poles, knife or pocketknife, tweezers or thorn remover, sunscreen, petroleum jelly, GPS, cap or visor, sunglasses, a windproof or waterproof jacket with hood, and long sleeves and trousers to protect you from thorns and nettles.

Your race kit will not be handed over unless you show all of your mandatory gear. Judges may check it at any time: at the start, on the course, at checkpoints or at the finish. Each missing item adds a 20-minute penalty at every check.

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