David Weber's Staging Area

– “Dress for the unpredictable” was the right advice for runners in 2025. Based on mild conditions at the start, most runners (including myself) felt overdressed initially, following this advice. However, we were rewarded for heeding the advice as shortly thereafter the weather changed rapidly with hours of sideways, freezing rain. Some runners dressed for the starting temperatures/climate faced challenges including crossing the finish line. It should be noted that the race director requires the bib to be displayed on the outer layer at ALL times. This requirement requires runners give advanced thought to their personal layering options.

– Swag bag was great and many runners used wearable products during the race itself

– Shout out to MTT (Marcie Clawson) and the Rio Serrano. The former for proving a great experience to the runners and ensuring we were prepared with what we needed (e.g. information, packing list), and the latter for providing MTT runners with 5* accommodations (including gourmet food, wine, and empanadas at the finish line!)

– Recommend the post race W Trek (MTT) as the cherry on your Patagonia experience

One of the classiest and organized destination races available. If your family threw a race for your family this is what it feels like. The entertaining race orientation which brought together the native culture and owners of the lands we would be running on, the race directors, team members, and volunteers, and finally the participants on a first name basis, everyone became one with one goal- to give all the runners the experience of a lifetime in a very special and unique setting.

The race itself was stunning and well supported. It can be hot and sunny, and plenty of soft sound abounds, however there were plenty of well supplied drink stations along the way which even included sunscreen. We even got to the starting line earlier enough to see the “Field of Lights”- ordinarily an excursion unto itself.

Strongly recommend the all-inclusive package that includes top notch dining experiences/events throughout your stay culminating with an unforgettable white glove dinner out under the stars. Everything is detailed to please- this was every much about an unforgettable vacation as it was once in a lifetime race. Well done!