Ambato, Ecuador · Sunday, September 6, 2026

Fixed Distance 50K

Apuc Rumi Trail

Race completed

50 km Distance

6,000 m Climbing

10.0 Grit · Elite / extreme

1.2378° S, 78.6087° W © OpenFreeMap © OpenMapTiles Data from OpenStreetMap

What the course asks

Climbing rate 120 m / km Vertical. Extreme verticality. This is a technical mountain course with sustained steep grades.

Field size ~3 Tiny. You will run alone for most of it.

DUV results for the 2025 edition (50km) — finishers only. Starters are not published, so the field was at least this big and no finish rate can be given.

Typical conditions, September

Daytime high 17°C

Night low 6°C

Rainfall Mostly dry

Daylight 12 h 06 m of light

Regional 2001-2020 average for September — NASA POWER, grid elevation 2958 m. Not a forecast.

Results history

Year	Race	Finishers	Men's winner	Women's winner
2025	50km	3	Mario Antonio Landa Unapanta · 06:01:05	—

0% of the 2025 field were women.

DUV results for the 2025 edition (50km) — finishers only. Starters are not published, so the field was at least this big and no finish rate can be given.

Course notes

terrain This is a vertical course. Poles are highly recommended for the sustained climbs.
gear With trail terrain, choose a shoe with moderate cushioning for optimal performance.

Gear for this race

Chosen for 50 km of trail with 6,000 m of ascent.

Trail Running Shoes 120 m of climb per kilometre — grip and rock protection before cushioning.
Race Nutrition 50 km of self-supported fuelling between aid stations.
Hydration Vests Pole attachment and chest-strap stability on steep ground.
Trekking Poles 6,000 m of ascent to walk up.
Headlamps A 26 h limit puts you out there after dark.

Brooks

Catamount 3

RunRepeat found the Brooks Catamount 3 to have a cozier upper that enhances the overall fit, though breathability and durability could be better. iRunFar noted…

★★★★★ 4.5

New Balance

Sport Hydration Mix

Clean electrolyte drink mix with real fruit flavor. Low sugar.

$20 ★★★★★ 4.5

Salomon

ADV Skin 12

Industry-standard 12L race vest with front flask pockets and minimal bounce.

$180 ★★★★★ 4.8

Black Diamond

Distance FLZ

Lightweight folding trekking poles with FlickLock Z adjustment. 340g per pole.

$170 ★★★★★ 4.7

Petzl

NAO RL

1500-lumen reactive lighting headlamp with 15-hour runtime. Automatic brightness adjustment.

$150 ★★★★★ 4.7

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Overview

The Apuc Rumi Trail is a 50k trail race that took place in Ambato, Ecuador, on September 6, 2025. It featured 6000m of elevation gain over 50km, making it a demanding course with 120m of climb per kilometer. This amount of vertical gain meant a challenging race, with mountain passes above 4400m and 30km of the route above 4200m.

With a field of 3 finishers, this race was smaller than 95% of 50k races, making it a more intimate event. The time limit of 26 hours for 50km allowed ample time for runners to complete the course.

The first and only edition of the Apuc Rumi Trail was held in 2025.

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