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Ultra Costa Rica Trail
San José, Costa Rica
Date to be announcedDate TBA
80 km45.5 km21 km8 km
Nature & Off-RoadMountain+2
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Trail Running in Costa Rica
12 verified events with 45 individual races (3 confirmed dates) in Costa Rica complete with route maps and elevation profiles.
Events123 confirmed dates
Competitions45Races & courses
Distances0.9 - 250 kmCourse distance range
Max. Elevation Gain+12,000 m D+Course elevation profile
Selected Events
Featured Events & Highlights
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The Trail Challenge La Lucha
Desamparados, Costa Rica
Date to be announcedDate TBA
25 km11.4 km5.2 km
Nature & Off-RoadForest+2
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Costa Rica Trail - La Transtica
San José, Costa Rica
Date to be announcedDate TBA
200 km119.6 km
Nature & Off-RoadMountain+4
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Jimbee Volcano UltraMarathon Costa Rica
San José, Costa Rica
Date to be announcedDate TBA
250 km
Multi-DayNature & Off-Road+3
Photo: Tobias Alt, Tobi 87 · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsRoad RunningBoston Marathon Qualifier
San José Marathon
San José, Costa Rica
Date to be announcedDate TBA
42.2 km21.1 km10 km5 km
City RunPoint-to-Point
Photo: Dietmar Rabich · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsRoad RunningBoston Marathon Qualifier
Marathon de Cartago
Cartago, Costa Rica
Date to be announcedDate TBA
42 km21 km
City RunCulture & History
Photo: Fukumoto · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsRoad Cycling
UCI CRC 506 Gran Fondo of Costa Rica
Jacó, Costa Rica
Date to be announcedDate TBA
141 km70 km
Nature & Off-RoadSeaside & Coast
Photo: Fukumoto · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsRoad Cycling
L'Étape Costa Rica
San José, Costa Rica
Date to be announcedDate TBA
130 km50 km
City RunSeaside & Coast+1
Dates & Schedule
Race Calendar
Date to be announced
| Date | Event | Location | Disciplines | Distances |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Date to be announced | Ultra Costa Rica Trail | San José, San José, CR | Trail Running | 80 km45.5 km21 km8 km |
| Date to be announced | The Trail Challenge La Lucha | Desamparados, San José, CR | Trail Running | 25 km11.4 km5.2 km |
| Date to be announced | Costa Rica Trail - La Transtica | San José, San José, CR | Trail Running | 200 km119.6 km |
| Date to be announced | Jimbee Volcano UltraMarathon Costa Rica | San José, San José, CR | Trail Running | 250 km |
| Date to be announced | San José Marathon | San José, San José, CR | Road Running | 42.2 km21.1 km10 km5 km |
| Date to be announced | Marathon de Cartago | Cartago, Cartago, CR | Road Running | 42 km21 km |
| Date to be announced | UCI CRC 506 Gran Fondo of Costa Rica | Jacó, Puntarenas, CR | Road Cycling | 141 km70 km |
| Date to be announced | L'Étape Costa Rica | San José, San José, CR | Road Cycling | 130 km50 km |
| Date to be announced | GFNY Pérez Zeledón | San Isidro de El General, San José, CR | Road Cycling | 115 km86 km |
November 2026
| Date | Event | Location | Disciplines | Distances |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 11, 2026 | Cross du Courrier de l'Ouest et de la ville d'Angers |  Angers, Pays de la Loire, FR | Road RunningTrail Running | 10.52 km8.58 km6.88 km4.3 km |
| Nov 11, 2026 | Trail de Plaintel | Plaintel, Brittany, FR | Trail Running | 42 km25 km12 km6.5 km |
| Nov 11, 2026 | Le Trail de la Saint Martin | Saint-Martin-de-Londres, Occitanie, FR | Trail RunningWalking & Hiking | 18 km10 km |
Events by Month
Overview & Route Character
Off-road running on singletrack, forest paths, and alpine ridges, spanning short discovery trails to high-mountain ultra-trails. Trail running is defined by elevation gain, technical terrain, and natural landscapes across forest singletrack, coastal cliffs, and mountain passes. In this Trail Running in Costa Rica directory, RunningCompass curates 12 events comprising 45 individual races, including 3 events with confirmed upcoming dates.
Courses span distances ranging from 0.9 km to 250 km and elevation gains up to +12,000 m. Key host locations include San José, Desamparados, Cartago, Jacó. Notable events in this selection include Ultra Costa Rica Trail, The Trail Challenge La Lucha, Costa Rica Trail - La Transtica.
Questions & Answers
Frequently asked questions (FAQ)
How many events and races are listed under Trail Running in Costa Rica?
This overview currently includes 12 verified events featuring 45 individual races. Of these, 3 events have confirmed upcoming dates on the calendar, while 9 events await next edition date confirmation from the organizer.
What race distances and elevation profiles are included in Trail Running in Costa Rica?
Races in this selection span distances of 0.9 km to 250 km. The most demanding courses reach up to +12,000 m of positive elevation gain. Featured disciplines include Trail Running, Road Running, Road Cycling.
Which host cities and flagship events stand out in Trail Running in Costa Rica?
Top host locations include San José, Desamparados, Cartago, Jacó, San Isidro de El General. Representative events in the catalog include Ultra Costa Rica Trail, The Trail Challenge La Lucha, Costa Rica Trail - La Transtica, Jimbee Volcano UltraMarathon Costa Rica. Off-road running on singletrack, forest paths, and alpine ridges, spanning short discovery trails to high-mountain ultra-trails.
How can I inspect route maps, elevation charts, and date filters for Trail Running in Costa Rica?
Every event profile provides an interactive route map, a detailed elevation chart across all 45 races, and a GPX track download. You can also switch directly to the interactive map explorer to filter by date range and distance.