Chicamocha Canyon 45 Km Race

Race completed

45 km Distance

2,338 m Climbing

5.8 Grit · Challenging

6.6950° N, 73.0173° W © OpenFreeMap © OpenMapTiles Data from OpenStreetMap

What the course asks

Climbing rate 52 m / km Mountain. Significant climbing. Steep sections will require power hiking.

Time limit 13 hours 17:20 min/km average. Generous. Walkable throughout for most of the field. More forgiving than 88% of Marathon races. Measured against 42 races of the same distance. Cut-off calculator →

Field size ~264 Large. Rarely out of sight of another runner.

DUV results for the 2025 edition (45km) — finishers only. Starters are not published, so the field was at least this big and no finish rate can be given.

Typical conditions, July

Daytime high 25°C

Night low 14°C

Rainfall Showers likely

Daylight 12 h 28 m of light

Regional 2001-2020 average for July — NASA POWER, grid elevation 1739 m. Not a forecast.

The Aid Station

Course-specific beta from the community

⛰️ 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 45 km of trail with 2,338 m of ascent.

Trail Running Shoes 52 m of climb per kilometre — grip and rock protection before cushioning.
Race Nutrition 45 km of self-supported fuelling between aid stations.
Hydration Vests Pole attachment and chest-strap stability on steep ground.
Trekking Poles 2,338 m of ascent to walk up.
Headlamps A 13 h limit puts you out there after dark.