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Marcona Wind Trail Race

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October 23 – October 25, 2020. Run 10, 21, 42, 65, or 100k (UTMB®) through the national desert along the coast of San Juan de Marcona, Ica. Hassle free package adventure. Logistics & accommodations included.

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All about the Marcona Wind Trail Race.

Marcona Wind Trail 3-Day Race Adventure

Friday, October 23 – Sunday, October 25, 2020

Race through a practically untouched, remote national desert that on the Pacific coast of Peru. Experience a place that tourists do not even know exists, as you run alongside stunning coastal views. Race and take in some sun. A beach party awaits at the finish.  

Marcona is 7 hours south of Lima, offering runners the opportunity to race deep within the Marcona National Reserve. It is a beautiful race, expect to run on hard sand for most of the race, and without much elevation gain or loss, as  you will be running along the coast for most of the race.  It is warm, but the wind cools the body, but sunglasses and sunscreen  are a must!

Run in Peru takes care of all of your logistics, accommodations, meals, translation barriers (if they apply), and creates a hassle-free experience for you in Peru, so that you can simply run and enjoy the Marcona Wind Trail.  This trip  will  both leave from and return to Miraflores, Lima Peru

THE RACE

3-Day Adventure Details

We will leave from Miraflores, Lima in the morning Friday, Oct. 23, 2020,  to arrive to Marcona in the late afternoon, stopping  for food  along  the way. We will have time to explore the small mining town of 20,000 inhabitants, and see what a non-tourist rural Peruvian coastal town is like.

Saturday Oct. 24: Race Day! Participate in any of these four races (logistics will depend on what race you are participating in):

  • 10K: 8:30 am Start Time / +80m (262ft) Elevation / Start at Playa de Leones, Marcona
  • 21K: 9:00 am Start Time / +119m (390ft), -464m (-1,522ft) Elevation Gain,Loss / Start at Marcona Wind Farm
  • 42K: 8:00 am Start Time / +577m (1,893ft) Elevation / Start at Playa de Leones, Marcona / UTMB® 1 point
  • 65K: 7:50 am Start Time / +748m (2,454ft) Elevation / Start at Playa de Leones, Marcona /  UTMB® 2 points
  • 100K: 3:00 am Start Time / +1,287m (4,222ft), -1,496 (4,908ft) Elevation Gain,Loss / Start at Peaje Marcona /  UTMB® 4 points

All races finish at Playa de Leones Beach for a celebratory Beach Party!  There will be big speakers, lots of food and drink stands, and positive vibes from runners from all categories and from different countries celebrating  together. It is a festival you will not want to miss!

Sunday, we will have a chance to visit the wildlife in the Marcona National Reserve,  including: Guano birds, Humboldt penguins, and pelicans. 

We will finish the trip with a tour of a local Pisco Distillery and a delicious lunch in Ica, before heading back to Lima. Expect to arrive back to Lima by 9pm.

For more details about the race, see: Marcona Wind Trail Race Details

Want to extend your trip?
(+) Add a 3-day post-race Beach trip see Marcona Wind Trail 6-Day Race + Paracas Beach Adventure, or
(+) Add a 7-day post-race Beach trip and Machu Picchu, see Marcona Wind Trail 10-Day Race + Paracas Beach + Machu Picchu Adventure

The tour package inclusions and exclusions at a glance
What is included in this tour?Items that are included in the cost of tour price.
  • Accommodations: (2) Nights in Marcona
  • Meals: (2) Breakfast, (2) Lunch, (2) Dinners
  • Transportation: All bus/car transport to/from Marcona, the  race, and nearby activities mentioned in the itinerary
  • Pre-race brief, race kit distributions, and a everything you need logistically to participate in Marcona Wind Trail, running the distance of your choice
  • Pisco Distillery tour, with pisco tasting and traditional  Peruvian style lunch
  • Note: Race Ticket must be added-on at checkout, as prices vary according to distance. With the purchase of this add-on, you will receive (1) Race T-shirt, and (1) Completion Medal upon finishing the race, and the Race Entry pack will be picked up in your name prior to meeting
What is not included in this tour?Items that are not included in the cost of tour price.
  • Transportation to and from meeting point Miraflores on Friday
  • Meals not  included in the itinerary: (1) lunch, and all alcoholic drinks
  • International or National Flights
  • Note: Race Ticket must be added-on at checkout, as prices vary according to distance.
  1. Day 1: Friday, Oct. 23, 2020 Road trip to Marcona

    We will leave from Miraflores at 7:30am, stopping for snacks. We will have lunch along the way and arrive in Marcona by early afternoon.

    Spend the afternoon exploring the small mining town of 20,000 inhabitants, and see what a non-tourist rural Peruvian coastal town is like.

    We will have a carb dinner in preparation for the race!

  2. Day 2: Saturday, Oct. 24, 2020 Race Day!

    Today everyone races! Race day logistics will depend on which race each runner will be participating in (10k, 21k, 42k, 65, or 100k).  All races start between 3am and 9am.  Get prepared for the race of a lifetime, you will be running in a national reserve, along the coast of Peru, the sights are spectacular. 

    The race will finish at Playa de Leones, Marcona, where the post race festival will begin.  You can jump in the ocean to cool down or simply dance in  your bare feet on the sand. There will be ceviche and local food and drink stands around to purchase what you want.

    After we will continue with a group dinner, and see where the night takes us!  

  3. Day 3: Sunday, Oct. 25, 2020 Marcona Wildlife and Pisco Tour, return to Lima

    We will start the day on a tour into Marcona National Reserve to see the wildlife.

    After we will tour a Pisco Distillery where we will learn how Peruvian Pisco is made.  We will have a nice traditional Peruvian lunch and head back to Lima. Expect to arrive by 9pm in Lima.

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Hotel

(2) nights accommodation are included in this adventure. We will stay in San Juan de Marcona, Ica.

The hotels in Marcona are simple, as it is a small rural Peruvian town, and our options are limited. Prices are based on dual occupancy rooms. Please write in comments during the checkout process if you would prefer to pay extra to stay in a private room for an additional fee paid upon arrival.

The tour package inclusions and exclusions at a glance.
Acommodation