Ultra Running Hub Lares, Peru · Saturday, August 15, 2026
Andes Race - The Chaski Challenge 60 Km
What the course asks
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
Regional 2001-2020 average for August — NASA POWER, grid elevation 2879 m. Not a forecast.
Results history
| Year | Race | Finishers | Men's winner | Women's winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 62km | 57 | Diego Pablo Leon Aruquipa · 08:29:31 | Melanie Schilter · 11:02:48 |
| 2023 | 62km | 67 | Diego Pablo Leon Aruquipa · 08:13:25 | Elizabeth Sibia Torres Solano · 10:20:06 |
| 2022 | 62km | 31 | Diego Pablo Leon Aruquipa · 09:24:29 | Cynthia Rebeca Henostroza Gamarra · 12:02:22 |
| 2019 | 62km | 37 | Remigio Huaman Quispe · 06:21:12 | Dina Velasquez · 07:41:31 |
| 2018 | 61km | 38 | Remigio Huaman Quispe · 05:51:47 | Aydee Loayza Huaman · 07:54:28 |
| 2017 | 62km | 40 | Hernan Henostroza Gamarra · 06:59:13 | Lorena Pilar Ricalde Garcia · 09:40:08 |
The field shrank 15% between 2023 (67) and 2025 (57). 18% of the 2025 field were women.
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.
Course notes
- terrain This is a mountain 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 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.
Overview
The Andes Race - The Chaski Challenge 60 Km was a high-altitude trail race held in Lares, Peru, packing 3600 meters of elevation gain into a 62-kilometer course. That steep profile translated to 58.1 meters of climb per kilometer, demanding continuous climbing and descending over rugged mountain terrain.
Despite the significant vertical load, the event provided substantial leeway against the clock. The 16-hour time limit allowed a 15.5-minute-per-kilometer cutoff pace, making the cut-off more generous than 89% of 50mi peer races and tighter than only 11%. That forgiving allowance helped ensure runners had room to manage the relentless gradients without immediate time pressure.
Across 6 editions staged between 2017 and 2025, the race maintained a mid-sized competitive footprint. The 2025 event produced 57 finishers, placing the turnout in a range bigger than 56% of 50mi fields and smaller than 43%.
Similar races
Other 50 mi trail ultras, closest in distance first.