Ultra Running Hub Huaraz, Peru · Saturday, July 4, 2026
Ultra Trail Cordillera Blanca (UTCB) 50 Kms
What the course asks
DUV results for the 2025 edition (50km) — finishers only. Starters are not published, so the field was at least this big and no finish rate can be given.
Typical conditions, July
Regional 2001-2020 average for July — NASA POWER, grid elevation 3947 m. Not a forecast.
Results history
| Year | Race | Finishers | Men's winner | Women's winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 50km | 87 | Emerson Roberto Trujillo Flores · 04:25:35 | Sayda Quispe Alegria · 06:35:05 |
| 2022 | 50km | 91 | Remigio Huaman Quispe · 04:47:24 | Lucy Mejia Campo · 07:17:04 |
| 2019 | 50km | 45 | Emerson Roberto Trujillo Flores · 05:13:03 | Aydee Loayza Huaman · 06:34:06 |
| 2018 | 50km | 45 | Jaime Caldua Palma · 04:54:47 | Aydee Loayza Huaman · 06:58:37 |
| 2017 | 50km | 39 | Emerson Roberto Trujillo Flores · 05:01:00 | Lorena Pilar Ricalde Garcia · 06:46:00 |
| 2016 | 45km | 12 | Stalin Carrasco Quispe · 05:52:20 | Rosario del Pilar Pizarro Cruz · 09:32:30 |
The field has held steady: 91 in 2022, 87 in 2025. 21% of the 2025 field were women.
DUV results for the 2025 edition (50km) — 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 50 km of trail with 2,506 m of ascent.
- Trail Running Shoes 50 m of climb per kilometre — grip and rock protection before cushioning.
- Race Nutrition 50 km of self-supported fuelling between aid stations.
- Hydration Vests Pole attachment and chest-strap stability on steep ground.
- Trekking Poles 2,506 m of ascent to walk up.
- GPS Watches Battery life first — a 50 km day outlasts most full-GPS modes.
Overview
Held in Huaraz, Peru, the Ultra Trail Cordillera Blanca (UTCB) 50 Kms packed 2506 meters of elevation gain into its 50-kilometer route—averaging a steep 50.1 meters of climb per kilometer.
Despite the demanding profile, the 11-hour time limit demanded a cut-off pace of 13.2 minutes per kilometer, making it more generous than 64% of 50k races and tighter than 36%. The event drew a sizable start line for the distance, boasting a field bigger than 75% of 50k peers and smaller than 25%.
Similar races
Other 50K trail ultras, closest in distance first.