Marathon in Distance. Ultra In Effort.
Run one of the toughest and most scenic marathons on the planet to one of the seven wonders of the world for your photo finish at Machu Picchu!
The Inca Trail Marathon to Machu Picchu Peru is an adventure marathon tour. This running vacation offers two epic trail race options, beautiful mountain trail running, and unique adventures and tours in Peru. The highlight of the trip is racing one of the world’s hardest marathons as well as the most scenic South American marathon with the finish line at Machu Picchu!
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 Inca Trail to Machu Picchu. Our 2012 inaugural event featured 41 runners. In 2015 new Inca Trail Marathon Records were set. Join us in Peru and be sure to check out our newest Adventure Marathon-The Kilimanjaro Marathon: The Race to Africa’s Rooftop!
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, fascinating Inca ruins, thousands of feet of vertical change, steep ascents and descents, and countless Inca steps.
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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.