HUAYRA 35K
HUAYRA means “wind” in Quechua, an invisible force that sweeps through the mountains, changes direction, and never stops moving forward. In the Puna, the wind is an inseparable part of the landscape: a constant presence that accompanies you, challenges you, and reminds you that here, nature always has the final say.
Starting near the Incahuasi Valley, at more than 3,000 meters above sea level, the course follows the Río Grande towards Tunalito, passing through local farms and wide-open landscapes. A first 500-meter positive elevation climb will mark the beginning of the true challenge.
After descending towards the Purmamarca River and passing through Chalala and the Quebrada de Coquena, the second major climb begins, heading towards Mirador El Paso. From there, the trail leads towards Cerro Los Colorados and finally to Purmamarca, where the finish line awaits beneath the watchful gaze of Cerro 7 Colores, at the “World’s Most Beautiful Field”, 2,300 meters above sea level.
The WhatsApp news broadcast group is an official tool used by the event organization to keep runners informed about the rules, required documents, GPX files, benefits, the race experience, and more.
Joining and staying in the official WhatsApp group is MANDATORY: it is our official communication channel, and everything we share there will be considered notified to all participants.
Link to the WhatsApp group: TAP HERE
For this distance, outside assistance to runners and the drop bag service are not available at any aid station.
Important: documents will NOT be accepted at in-person bib pick-up. The Medical Certificate and the Declaration of Honor must be uploaded to the runner’s My UTMB profile before March 1, 2027.
To do this, log in with your email and password > From the drop-down menu, select “My Registrations” > Next to Bariloche by UTMB, select “Modify my Registration.” There you’ll be able to upload a photo or file of your documents.
Remember that you can find the document templates at the bottom of the RULES page (ANNEXES section) by clicking HERE
Review all the required gear for your distance by TAPPING HERE
The GPX files for the courses will be available the week before the event. We do this to protect the privacy of the landowners who so generously open their fields and properties to us so we can all enjoy these trails.
That’s why we kindly ask, and sincerely thank you, not to enter private property to train before the race. Thanks to everyone’s respect, we’ll be able to keep running in these incredible places for many years to come.
Please remember that anyone who does not respect this guideline may be identified and sanctioned by the organization, with penalties that may include disqualification.
The GPX file will be sent through the WhatsApp broadcast groups and by email to all runners.
This distance will have two start waves, designed to ensure a smooth, safe race start that suits each runner’s pace. This creates the best possible conditions to enjoy the course, the competition and the mountains without bottlenecks.
Waves will be assigned based on the UTMB Index, an international performance indicator based on results obtained in races recognized by the UTMB system.
Elite athletes and runners with the highest UTMB Index will be in Wave 1, while athletes with lower UTMB Index scores and athletes without a UTMB Index will be in Wave 2.
How do I know which wave I’m in? You’ll find your wave number printed in the corner of your bib when you pick up your race kit.
Each runner must start the race in their assigned wave, WITHOUT EXCEPTION.
The organization will provide buses to take runners from key points in the area to the start line in Posta de Hornillos. As of today, no information on this matter has been released yet. We will soon share how the service will work and how to book a seat via email and our WhatsApp groups. So don't worry for now, and keep an eye on these official event channels to stay up to date with all the latest news!
