Ultra Running Hub Quimiag, Ecuador · Sunday, September 20, 2026
Altar Reto Trail - 70K Oso de Anteojos
What the course asks
DUV results for the 2025 edition (65km) — finishers only. Starters are not published, so the field was at least this big and no finish rate can be given.
Typical conditions, September
Regional 2001-2020 average for September — NASA POWER, grid elevation 3004 m. Not a forecast.
Results history
| Year | Race | Finishers | Men's winner | Women's winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 65km | 5 | Jorge Gustavo Romero Freire · 10:34:09 | — |
| 2024 | 65km | 10 | Angel Rodolfo Lopez Morocho · 09:20:41 | Hilda Rebeca Pusay Chiriboga · 10:36:45 |
| 2019 | 60km | 11 | Angel Rodolfo Lopez Morocho · 10:12:27 | — |
The field shrank 50% between 2024 (10) and 2025 (5). 0% of the 2025 field were women.
DUV results for the 2025 edition (65km) — 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 mountain course. Expect fast, runnable sections where rhythm is key.
- gear With trail terrain, choose a shoe with moderate cushioning for optimal performance.
Gear for this race
Chosen for 65 km of trail with 2,570 m of ascent.
- Trail Running Shoes 40 m of climb per kilometre — grip and rock protection before cushioning.
- Race Nutrition 65 km of self-supported fuelling between aid stations.
- Hydration Vests Pole attachment and chest-strap stability on steep ground.
- Trekking Poles 2,570 m of ascent to walk up.
- GPS Watches Battery life first — a 65 km day outlasts most full-GPS modes.
Overview
With a field smaller than 95% of 50mi peers and bigger than just 4%, runners faced near-total isolation on course rather than pack racing. The 2025 edition saw only 5 finishers manage the route through Quimiag, Ecuador, underscoring an event where self-reliance dictated race day.
The 65-kilometer trail race packed 2570 meters of total ascent—amounting to 39.5 meters of climbing per kilometer—demanding sustained uphill pacing through the high mountain lake system of El Altar. Entrants navigated past Laguna Mandur, Laguna Azul, Laguna Negra, Laguna Estrellada, and Laguna Amarilla, balancing heavy vert against rugged, high-altitude terrain.
Similar races
Other 50 mi trail ultras, closest in distance first.