Ultra Running Hub Estancia El Kark, Torres del Paine, Chile · Saturday, September 26, 2026
Ultra Paine 50 Kms
What the course asks
DUV results for the 2025 edition (51km) — finishers only. Starters are not published, so the field was at least this big and no finish rate can be given.
Typical conditions, September
Regional 2001-2020 average for September — NASA POWER, grid elevation 400 m. Not a forecast.
Results history
| Year | Race | Finishers | Men's winner | Women's winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 51km | 148 | Remigio Huaman Quispe · 04:23:59 | Katherine Canete Arredondo · 05:31:21 |
| 2024 | 51km | 72 | Esteban Alejandro Marin Torres · 05:15:25 | Lauren Fairweather · 06:42:06 |
| 2023 | 51km | 68 | Felipe Rivera · 04:41:40 | Carson Campisi · 06:21:17 |
| 2022 | 51km | 91 | Hector Eduardo Müller Parra · 04:56:49 | Tamara Valeska Veliz Olivares · 05:36:21 |
| 2021 | 51km | 118 | Jorge Vera Riquelme · 04:42:50 | Graciela Clavijo Allancan · 05:50:18 |
| 2019 | 51km | 70 | Luis Chavez · 05:03:46 | Andrea Piedra Mata · 06:11:26 |
| 2018 | 51.5km | 85 | Fernando Nazario de Rezende · 05:24:38 | Paola Karina Kiernan · 06:34:51 |
| 2017 | 51.5km | 117 | Rafael Sodre · 05:15:35 | Cindy Evelyn Ramirez Brito · 05:53:22 |
| 2016 | 50.7km | 55 | Fernando Nazario de Rezende · 04:48:26 | Veronica Bravo Vergara · 05:33:20 |
| 2015 | 50km | 62 | Moises Jimenez Leon · 05:24:20 | Catherine Simpson · 07:23:37 |
The field grew 106% between 2024 (72) and 2025 (148). 23% of the 2025 field were women.
DUV results for the 2025 edition (51km) — 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.
Gear for this race
Chosen for 51 km of trail with 1,630 m of ascent.
- Trail Running Shoes 32 m of climb per kilometre — grip and rock protection before cushioning.
- Race Nutrition 51 km of self-supported fuelling between aid stations.
- Hydration Vests Pole attachment and chest-strap stability on steep ground.
- Trekking Poles 1,630 m of ascent to walk up.
- Headlamps A 12 h limit puts you out there after dark.
Overview
Staged out of Estancia El Kark, Torres del Paine, Chile, Ultra Paine 50 Kms offered a 51-kilometer trail race through terrain overlooking the peaks of Torres del Paine National Park. With 1630 meters of vertical gain over the route, runners contended with 32 meters of ascent per kilometer.
The event gave participants a 12-hour time limit, translating to an accessible cut-off pace of 14.1 minutes per kilometer. That timing was more generous than 69% of 50k cut-offs and tighter than 31%, leaving substantial breathing room across the climbs.
With 148 finishers in 2025, the race drew a field bigger than 86% of 50k peers and smaller than 14% across 10 editions dating back to 2015.
Similar races
Other 50K trail ultras, closest in distance first.