Ultra Running Hub Lloa, Ecuador · Saturday, August 1, 2026
Quito Trail Ecuador by UTMB - 50K Nutria
What the course asks
DUV results for the 2026 edition (52km) — 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 1863 m. Not a forecast.
Results history
| Year | Race | Finishers | Men's winner | Women's winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 52km | 316 | Camilo Navas · 05:08:57 | Martha Pesantez · 06:26:15 |
| 2025 | 52km | 305 | Klever Andres Villacres Altamirano · 05:07:11 | Leida Diaz Chavez · 06:04:06 |
| 2024 | 47km | 404 | Joaquin Andres Lopez Iturralde · 05:07:41 | Maria Soledad Sanchez Ruiz · 06:38:44 |
The field has held steady: 305 in 2025, 316 in 2026. 22% of the 2026 field were women.
DUV results for the 2026 edition (52km) — 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 52 km of trail with 2,400 m of ascent.
- Trail Running Shoes 46 m of climb per kilometre — grip and rock protection before cushioning.
- Race Nutrition 52 km of self-supported fuelling between aid stations.
- Hydration Vests Pole attachment and chest-strap stability on steep ground.
- Trekking Poles 2,400 m of ascent to walk up.
- Headlamps A 12 h limit puts you out there after dark.
Overview
Held in Lloa, Ecuador, the Quito Trail Ecuador by UTMB - 50K Nutria featured a large gathering on the trails, drawing a field bigger than 95% of 50k peers and smaller than 5%. Over the 52-kilometer journey, runners tackled 2400 meters of elevation gain, equating to 46.2 meters of ascent per kilometer as the route climbed toward a waterfall near the Pichincha Volcano before descending from the Lloa valley into Quito.
The 12-hour time limit demanded a minimum pace of 13.8 minutes per kilometer. That cut-off stood more generous than 68% of 50k races and tighter than 32%, granting participants a comparatively forgiving cushion to manage the heavy climbing across the distance.
Similar races
Other 50K trail ultras, closest in distance first.