Ultra Running Hub Quepos, Pacific Coast, Costa Rica · Saturday, February 13, 2027
Stage Race Stage race
The Coastal Challenge
130 days away
230 km Distance
7,000 m Climbing
10.0 Grit · Elite / extreme
What the course asks
Climbing rate 30 m / km
Rolling. Moderate undulations. Requires consistent effort across varying grades.
Field size ~24 Small. Long stretches with nobody in sight.
DUV results for the 2025 edition (242.6km/6stages) — finishers only. Starters are not published, so the field was at least this big and no finish rate can be given.
Typical conditions, February
Daytime high 30°C
Night low 24°C
Rainfall Mostly dry
Daylight 11 h 48 m of light
Regional 2001-2020 average for February — NASA POWER, grid elevation 264 m. Not a forecast.
Results history
| Year | Race | Finishers | Men's winner | Women's winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 242.6km/6stages | 24 | Pierre Meslet · 28:38:06 | Katie Young · 32:39:35 |
| 2024 | 242.6km/6stages | 61 | Cody Lind · 25:57:02 | Katie Young · 35:30:42 |
| 2023 | 244km/6stages | 40 | Didrik Grytbak Hermansen · 24:26:35 | Katie Schide · 30:30:47 |
| 2022 | 241km/6stages | 38 | Hayden Hawks · 24:26:27 | Giuditta Turini · 32:45:57 |
| 2020 | 155km/6stages | 19 | Cesar Lizano Cedeno · 12:30:03 | Rebecca Ferry · 17:57:13 |
| 2019 | 155km/6stages | 25 | Wilson Eduardo Pineda Ramirez · 20:18:32 | Rebeca Isabel Garita Rodriguez · 20:49:41 |
| 2018 | 155km/6stages | 9 | Frederick Solano Quintanilla · 23:56:55 | Liliana Teresa Ochoa Duarte · 18:59:01 |
| 2017 | 155km/6stages | 13 | Pablo Robles · 21:28:01 | Suzi Chan · 18:46:47 |
The field shrank 61% between 2024 (61) and 2025 (24). 25% of the 2025 field were women.
DUV results for the 2025 edition (242.6km/6stages) — 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 rolling course. Expect fast, runnable sections where rhythm is key.
- gear With trail terrain, choose a shoe with moderate cushioning for optimal performance.
- nutrition For 100km+ efforts, prioritize real food at aid stations to prevent palate fatigue.
Gear for this race
Chosen for 230 km of trail with 7,000 m of ascent.
- Trail Running Shoes 30 m of climb per kilometre — grip and rock protection before cushioning.
- Race Nutrition Past 230 km the palate quits before the legs do — carry more than one flavour.
- Hydration Vests Pole attachment and chest-strap stability on steep ground.
- Trekking Poles 7,000 m of ascent to walk up.
- Headlamps 230 km almost certainly means running into the night.
About
A 6-day stage race along Costa Rica's Pacific coast through jungle and beaches.
Highlights
- Tropical stage race
- Jungle and beach running
- Pura Vida atmosphere
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