The Inca Trail Marathon is an adventure marathon race, offering two epic trail race options (a full marathon and half marathon), beautiful mountain trail running, and unique challenges, adventures, and tours in Peru. NOTE: the course was changed in 2023 to a different section of Inca Trail that passes between …
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The Inca Trail Marathon is an adventure marathon race, offering two epic trail race options (a full marathon and half marathon), beautiful mountain trail running, and unique challenges, adventures, and tours in Peru.
NOTE: the course was changed in 2023 to a different section of Inca Trail that passes between Salkantay Mountain and Humantay Mountain. The new change was well-received by runners.
The course is NOT on the 4-day classic Inca Trail anymore. The Peru government has banned competitions and running on that trail. There are no more races on that trail and it is not possible to run or hike that trail all in one day under any circumstance.
The 2026 Inca Trail Marathon is a very tough marathon! We like to say “A Marathon in Distance but an Ultra in Effort”. This race is a highlight for every endurance athlete’s trail marathon calendar! You will be treated to breathtaking views of the Andes Mountains, and thousands of feet of vertical change with steep ascents and descents, with a max altitude of over 15,200 feet above sea level.
This bucket list marathon is designed by experienced racers Erik and Myra Rasmussen. Erik’s Adventures was the first to host an official, accurate, and fully supported 26.2 mile marathon race on The Classic Inca Trail to Machu Picchu. The 2012 inaugural event featured 41 runners. In 2023 the course was changed and does not use the Classic Inca Trail anymore.
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Challenging but spectacular marathon
Billed as the world's toughest marathon, it lived up to the expectations. You cover over 10,000 ft of elevation gain over the course including Dead woman's pass at 13,8000 ft. … MORE
Billed as the world’s toughest marathon, it lived up to the expectations. You cover over 10,000 ft of elevation gain over the course including Dead woman’s pass at 13,8000 ft. If the altitude doesn’t get you then the multiple uneven stone steps will. Beautiful course with finish at Machu Picchu. Great tour and support with Erik’s adventures. Strict 12 hour cut-off to finish in one day-otherwise spend a second night on the trail to finish the next day.