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 89% of Marathon races. Measured against 46 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.

Results history

Year	Race	Finishers	Men's winner	Women's winner
2025	45km	264	Wilmer Antonio Araujo Betancourt · 04:17:51	Evelia Sanchez Jimenez · 05:16:52
2024	45km	237	Wilmer Antonio Araujo Betancourt · 04:19:09	Lidia Chalacan · 05:27:50
2023	45km	173	Fabian Leonardo Vargas Ardila · 05:00:25	Itzel Castro Oropeza · 06:30:26
2022	45km	117	Juvenal Vasquez · 05:08:32	Maribel Hernandez · 05:26:30
2021	45km	192	Edisson Fuquene Suarez · 04:59:50	Erika Virginia Acosta Rojas · 05:50:04
2019	45km	145	Juvenal Vasquez · 05:12:50	Maria Juliana Perez Hidalgo · 05:53:08
2018	45km	120	Juvenal Vasquez · 05:08:59	Maria Juliana Perez Hidalgo · 05:56:17
2017	45km	85	Luis Felipe Delgado Mejia · 05:33:03	Eliana Fernanda Chica Vasquez · 07:04:17
2016	48km	36	Wilfer Alfonso Gonzalez · 05:59:32	Isabel Cristina Cardenas Gomez · 07:41:31

The field grew 11% between 2024 (237) and 2025 (264). 31% of the 2025 field were women.

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.

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 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.

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

Salomon

Sense Ride 5

RunRepeat found the Salomon Sense Ride 5 to have immaculate lockdown and a smooth and stable ride, making it confident on moderate trails and steep downhills. I…

★★★★★ 4.5

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