Andes Race - The Chaski Challenge 60 Km

Race completed

62 km Distance

3,600 m Climbing

8.5 Grit · Elite / extreme

13.1041° S, 72.0436° W © OpenFreeMap © OpenMapTiles Data from OpenStreetMap

What the course asks

Climbing rate 58 m / km Mountain. Significant climbing. Steep sections will require power hiking.

Time limit 16 hours 15:29 min/km average. Generous. Walkable throughout for most of the field. More forgiving than 90% of 50 mi races. Measured against 445 races of the same distance. Cut-off calculator →

Field size ~57 Small. Long stretches with nobody in sight.

DUV results for the 2025 edition (62km) — finishers only. Starters are not published, so the field was at least this big and no finish rate can be given.

Typical conditions, August

Daytime high 18°C

Night low 7°C

Rainfall Dry — rain unlikely

Daylight 11 h 40 m of light

Regional 2001-2020 average for August — NASA POWER, grid elevation 2879 m. Not a forecast.

The Aid Station

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⛰️ terrain

This is a mountain course. Poles are highly recommended for the sustained climbs.

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👟 gear

With trail terrain, choose a shoe with moderate cushioning for optimal performance.

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Gear for this race

Chosen for 62 km of trail with 3,600 m of ascent.

Trail Running Shoes 58 m of climb per kilometre — grip and rock protection before cushioning.
Race Nutrition 62 km of self-supported fuelling between aid stations.
Hydration Vests Pole attachment and chest-strap stability on steep ground.
Trekking Poles 3,600 m of ascent to walk up.
Headlamps A 16 h limit puts you out there after dark.