Live the experience of running in one of the most fantastic places on the planet, the Inca Trail near the vicinity of the Sanctuary of Machu Picchu (Peru). The race takes place between the valleys of Salkantay to Machu Picchu village, where the finish line is located. The participants will …
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Live the experience of running in one of the most fantastic places on the planet, the Inca Trail near the vicinity of the Sanctuary of Machu Picchu (Peru).
The race takes place between the valleys of Salkantay to Machu Picchu village, where the finish line is located. The participants will find in the way several Inca ruins as Llactapacta.
In addition to running, the organization offers a 6-day program including transfers, accommodations, and all meals that combine the race with acclimatization training, visits to places such as Cuzco, the Sacred Valley, Vilcabamba, Sacsayhuaman, the spectacular rainbow mountain and a Trekking through a part of the Inca Trail near the valley of Salkantay.
Peru Marathon Technical Information
– 1,740m positive elevation
– 3,040 negative elevation
– 20% single track
– 80% dirt road
Track and Route of Inca Marathon
The circuit travels through part of the Inca Trail in the Salkantay valley to Machu Picchu village in the North-South direction in the Inca Trail. The accumulated elevation will be: 1740 m (full), 350 m (half) and 120 m (10 k). Maximum altitude will be 3150 m in the marathon, 2800 m in the half marathon and approximately 2300 m in the 10 k.
Previously there will be several days of training as contact with the terrain and acclimatization.
The surface is a mixture of dirt tracks and trails in various environments; humid rainforest up to 2500 m, drier heath forest, up to 3200, so multipurpose trail footwear is recommended. The accumulated elevation is significant but easily affordable in the program. Check the photo gallery on the race website for the map!
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Inca marathon Peru
Live the experience of running in one of the most fantastic places on the planet, the Inca Trail near the vicinity of the Sanctuary of Machu PIcchu (Peru). The race … MORE
Live the experience of running in one of the most fantastic places on the planet, the Inca Trail near the vicinity of the Sanctuary of Machu PIcchu (Peru).
The race takes place between the valleys of Salkantay, ascending to Llactapata ruins and descending to Machu Picchu village.
In addition to running, the organization offers a 6-day program including transfers, accommodations, and all meals that combine the race with acclimatization training, visits to places such as Cuzco, the Sacred Valley, Vilcabamba, Sacsayhuaman, Llactapacta, Machu Picchu and a Trekking through a part of the Inca Trail and the beautiful trek of Salkantay.