The North Face Ultra Trail Cordillera Blanca

The North Face Ultra Trail Cordillera Blanca Race Details

Race Day: Monday, June 29, 2020 (subject to change)

This year, 2020, will be the 6^thedition of The North Face Ultra Trail Cordillera Blanca trail race.  With over 300 participants annually, TNF is proud to consider this one its best races on global level.  The Cordillera Blanca mountain range is known in Peru to have the most breathtaking views along the Andes of South America. Every year, TNF organizes this event during the Public Holiday on June 29^th, working together with the local government to celebrate the Andean Festival, Festival del Andinismo, commemorating the culture of the Andes, its people, and the beauty of outdoor sports.

The Cordillera Blanca in Huascaran National Park is quite arguably the best trail running in South America, if not the world. The views are stunning, with mountain sun beaming in the day, and views of white topped mountains, and turquoise blue glacier lakes.  The altitude is high, and it is important to acclimate a few days prior, and check with your doctor for any concerns related.

The race itself will be on Monday, June 29^th, but TNF also offers a 6k (~4m) optional vertical night run with 1100m/ 3,600ft of vertical gain to Lake Ahuac on Friday, June 26^thto help acclimate before.

12k (7.5 miles)

• 11.77km total distance
• Start: 8:00am, Restaurante El Bosque, 15 minutos outside of Huaraz city
• +410m (1,345ft) Cumulative Elevation Gain
• Max time: 2:30hrs
• Race Map 12k

25k (15.5 miles)

• 25.92k total distance
• Start: 7:30am Restaurante El Bosque, 15 minutos outside of Huaraz city
• +1320m (4,330ft) Cumulative Elevation Gain
• Max time: 8hrs
• Highlight: reaching Lake Churup, close to 4,500m (14,760ft) above sea level
• Race Map 25k
• UTMB® 1 point

50k (31 miles)

• 50.7k total distance
• Start: 6:30am, Restaurante El Bosque, 15 minutos outside of Huaraz city
• +2940m (9,645ft) Cumulative Elevation Gain
• Max time: 11hrs
• Highlight: reaching Lake Churup and Lake Llaca, close to 4,500m (14,760ft) above sea level
• Race Map 50k
• UTMB® 2 points

Kit pickup: Huaraz, Sunday, June 28^thanywhere from 4pm-8pm. Awards will follow the race.

For more details on the race, see here (Spanish only).

Run in Peru will no longer be offering organized guided tours for this race in 2020.  We are happy to organize a personalized non-guided trip to runners who want to participate. Contact us for more details.