About This Race
The 36K serves as an ideal step up for runners seeking more challenge than the shorter distances while remaining accessible to those building toward ultra-distance goals. This distance strikes a compelling balance on Patagonian terrain, requiring sustained endurance through varied elevations and technical sections without the extreme demands of the longer offerings. Runners can expect to experience the full character of the course while maintaining a pace that allows appreciation of the dramatic lakeside and mountain vistas that define this region.
Practical Info
BRC - San Carlos de Bariloche Airport
Bariloche offers extensive accommodation options from budget hostels to luxury resorts, with many located near the lake shore and within easy reach of race venues.
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Notable Features
Located in the heart of Patagonia's lake district, this UTMB World Series event offers runners the chance to experience Argentina's most iconic mountain landscape. The courses traverse Nahuel Huapi National Park, featuring ancient Arrayanes forests, volcanic peaks including Tronador, and the stunning Lake Nahuel Huapi. The event's six distances provide options from accessible trail running to ultra-distance mountain challenges, all set against the dramatic backdrop of the Patagonian Andes.