Long Course Races
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January: South Africa
Long Course: The Otter Trail Ultra (42km, 1600m+)
A challenging coastal trail traversing through the Tsitsikamma National Park, offering stunning views of the rugged coastline, dense forests, and river crossings.
Start Point: Storms River Mouth Rest Camp
End Point: Nature's Valley Rest Camp -
January: Ushuaia, Argentina
Long Course: Tierra del Fuego National Park Endurance Challenge (80km, 2200m+)
An epic endurance challenge through the rugged landscapes of Tierra del Fuego National Park, featuring breathtaking views of mountains, forests, and coastline.
Start Point: Ensenada Bay
End Point: Lapataia Bay -
February: Ecuador
Long Course: Rucu Pichincha Ultra Trail (50km, 3000m+)
A challenging ultra-trail race ascending to the summit of Rucu Pichincha, offering breathtaking views of Quito, lush Andean landscapes, and volcanic terrain.
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February: Blue Mountains, Australia
Long Course: Six Foot Track Ultra (85km, 2400m+)
A challenging ultra-trail race following the historic Six Foot Track, traversing through the stunning Blue Mountains scenery including lush forests, dramatic cliffs, and river crossings.
Start Point: Explorers Tree, Katoomba
End Point: Jenolan Caves -
March: New Zealand
Long Course: Kepler Track Ultra (60km, 2500m+)
An exhilarating ultra-trail race traversing the iconic Kepler Track, showcasing breathtaking alpine scenery, lush forests, and stunning mountain vistas.
Start Point: Kepler Track Car Park, Te Anau
End Point: Kepler Track Car Park, Te Anau -
March: Southern California, USA
Long Course: San Gabriel Mountains Ultra (80km, 3500m+)
An exhilarating ultra-trail race through the rugged terrain of the San Gabriel Mountains, featuring challenging ascents, technical descents, and panoramic views of the Los Angeles basin.
Start Point: Chantry Flat, Angeles National Forest
End Point: Mount Wilson -
April: Everest
Long Course: Everest Base Camp Ultra Trail (72km, 3800m+)
An out-and-back course on the world-famous Everest Base Camp Trail, starting in Namche and running through spectacular Himalayan Scenery all the way to EBC and back.
Start Point: Namche Bazaar, Lower Stupa
Turnaround Point: Everest Base Camp Trekker’s Rock
End Point: Namche Bazaar, Lower Stupa -
April: Chiang Mai, Thailand
Long Course: Doi Inthanon Ultra (100km, 4000m+)
A challenging ultra-trail race ascending to the summit of Doi Inthanon, Thailand's highest peak, passing through lush tropical forests, hill tribe villages, and stunning mountain scenery.
Start Point: Doi Inthanon National Park Headquarters
End Point: Doi Inthanon Summit -
May: Khumbu Mountain Trail
Long Course: The Three Passes Loop - 85km, 5000m+
A rugged and challenging classic trekking loop in the Khumbu, passing through snowy high passes of up to 5500m, crossing glaciers, and visiting small mountain towns.
Start & End: Anywhere on the Loop
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May: Flagstaff, Arizona, USA
Long Course: Hole to Hump Ultra (170km, 3600m+)
An epic ultra-trail race from the bottom of the Grand Canyon at Phantom Ranch, ascending to the summit of Mt. Humphreys, the highest peak in Arizona, showcasing stunning desert landscapes, rugged canyons, and alpine terrain.
Start Point: Phantom Ranch, Grand Canyon National Park
End Point: Mt. Humphreys Summit -
June: Patagonia, Argentina
Long Course: Los Glaciares Ultra (100km, 3000m+)
A challenging ultra-trail race through the rugged and pristine landscapes of Los Glaciares National Park, passing by iconic glaciers and stunning mountain scenery.
Start Point: El Chaltén, Laguna Capri Trailhead
End Point: El Chaltén, Laguna de los Tres -
June: Colorado
Long Course: Echo Mountain Ultra (58km, 2000m+)
Starting high in the rockies at over 3000m and then plunging down towards Evergreen and Idaho Springs before climbing back up, this race is a unique mix of roads, trails, and jeep-track.
Start & End: Echo Mountain Parking Lot
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July: Colombia
Long Course: Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta Ultra (100km, 4000m+)
An epic ultra-trail race through the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta mountain range, showcasing diverse ecosystems, indigenous culture, and breathtaking views of the Caribbean Sea.
Start Point: Minca
End Point: Pico Cristóbal Colón -
July: Canada
Long Course: Canadian Rockies Ultra (100km, 3000m+)
An awe-inspiring ultra-trail race through the Canadian Rockies, featuring rugged mountain terrain, pristine alpine lakes, and panoramic vistas of towering peaks.
Start Point: Lake Louise
End Point: Moraine Lake -
August: Peru
Long Course: Salkantay Inca Trail Ultra (70km, 2200m+)
An epic ultra-trail race combining the Salkantay Trek and the Inca Trail, traversing high mountain passes, cloud forests, and ancient Inca ruins en route to Machu Picchu.
Start Point: Soraypampa
End Point: Aguas Calientes (Machu Picchu Pueblo) Town Center, Welcome Sign -
August: Chamonix, France
Long Course: Chamonix to Courmayeur Ultra (85km, 5000m+)
An epic ultra-trail race from Chamonix to Courmayeur, Italy, crossing high mountain passes, alpine meadows, and quaint mountain villages along the way.
Start Point: Chamonix Town Center
End Point: Courmayeur Town Center -
September: New England, USA
Long Course: White Mountains Ultra (100km, 4000m+)
An exhilarating ultra-trail race through the rugged terrain of the White Mountains, featuring challenging ascents, rocky ridgelines, and panoramic views of fall foliage.
Start Point: Pinkham Notch Visitor Center
End Point: Franconia Notch Visitor Center -
September: Spain
Long Course: GR-11 Ultra (170km, 8000m+)
An epic ultra-trail race following the GR-11 hiking trail through the Spanish Pyrenees, showcasing stunning alpine scenery, rugged mountain passes, and charming mountain villages.
Start Point: Cap de Creus
End Point: Roncesvalles -
October: Mexico
Long Course: Sierra Norte Ultra (100km, 4000m+)
An exhilarating ultra-trail race through the Sierra Norte mountains, showcasing lush forests, rugged canyons, and traditional indigenous villages.
Start & End Point: Puebla City
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October: Nepal
Long Course: Gokyo Ultra Trail (55km, 3100m+)
An epic ultra-trail race traversing the Gokyo Valley, showcasing pristine Himalayan landscapes, turquoise lakes, and panoramic views of Everest, Lhotse, and Cho Oyu.
Start & End Point: Anywhere on the loop
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November: Hawaii
Long Course: Haleakala Traverse (81km, 3100m+)
An epic ultra-trail race traversing the Haleakalā National Park, showcasing diverse landscapes including volcanic terrain, lush rainforests, and panoramic coastal views.
Start Point: Kaupo Beach
End Point: Lower Paia Beach -
November: Japan
Long Course: Mt. Fuji Traverse (60km, 3000m+)
A challenging traverse of Mt. Fuji, Japan's iconic volcano, offering stunning views of the surrounding landscapes and a memorable adventure through diverse terrain.
Start Point: Fujiyoshida JR Station
End Point: Fujinomiya JR Station -
December: Santiago, Chile
Long Course: Santiago Peaks Ultra (80km, 4000m+)
An exhilarating ultra-trail race traversing several peaks surrounding Santiago, including Cerro Manquehue, Cerro La Cruz, and Cerro San Ramón, offering panoramic views of the city and surrounding Andes Mountains.
Start Point: Parque Bicentenario
End Point: La Pirámide, Cerro San Ramón -
December: Brazil
Long Course: Mantiqueira Traverse Ultra (100km, 5000m+)
An epic ultra-trail race traversing the Mantiqueira Mountains, showcasing lush Atlantic rainforests, pristine waterfalls, and panoramic views of the Serra da Mantiqueira.
Start Point: Campos do Jordão
End Point: Itamonte