Desafio Punta Negra 70 km

Race completed

66.6 km Distance

2,690 m Climbing

7.4 Grit · Hardcore

31.5351° S, 68.5386° W © OpenFreeMap © OpenMapTiles Data from OpenStreetMap

What the course asks

Climbing rate 40 m / km Mountain. Significant climbing. Steep sections will require power hiking.

Time limit 17 hours 15:19 min/km average. Generous. Walkable throughout for most of the field. More forgiving than 89% of 50 mi races. Measured against 445 races of the same distance. Cut-off calculator →

Field size ~66 Mid-sized. Company early, well spread out by halfway.

DUV results for the 2025 edition (66.6km) — finishers only. Starters are not published, so the field was at least this big and no finish rate can be given.

Typical conditions, May

Daytime high 19°C

Night low 5°C

Rainfall Dry — rain unlikely

Daylight 10 h 24 m of light

Regional 2001-2020 average for May — NASA POWER, grid elevation 1342 m. Not a forecast.

The Aid Station

Course-specific beta from the community

⛰️ terrain

This is a mountain course. Expect fast, runnable sections where rhythm is key.

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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 67 km of trail with 2,690 m of ascent.

Trail Running Shoes 40 m of climb per kilometre — grip and rock protection before cushioning.
Race Nutrition 67 km of self-supported fuelling between aid stations.
Hydration Vests Pole attachment and chest-strap stability on steep ground.
Trekking Poles 2,690 m of ascent to walk up.
Headlamps A 17 h limit puts you out there after dark.