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Running Calendar Races in San José: Races, Trails & Competitions

7 verified events (0 confirmed dates) and 18 races in Races in San José with course maps and elevation profiles.

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Events70 confirmed dates
Competitions18Races & courses
Distances5 - 250 kmCourse distance range
Max. Elevation Gain+12,000 m D+Course elevation profile

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Date to be announced

DateEventLocationDisciplinesDistances
Date to be announcedSan José MarathonSan José, San José, CR
Road Running
42.2 km21.1 km10 km5 km
Date to be announcedUltra Costa Rica TrailSan José, San José, CR
Trail Running
80 km45.5 km21 km8 km
Date to be announcedThe Trail Challenge La LuchaDesamparados, San José, CR
Trail Running
25 km11.4 km5.2 km
Date to be announcedCosta Rica Trail - La TransticaSan José, San José, CR
Trail Running
200 km119.6 km
Date to be announcedL'Étape Costa RicaSan José, San José, CR
Road Cycling
130 km50 km
Date to be announcedGFNY Pérez ZeledónSan Isidro de El General, San José, CR
Road Cycling
115 km86 km
Date to be announcedJimbee Volcano UltraMarathon Costa RicaSan José, San José, CR
Trail Running
250 km

Events by Month

January97February93March163April231May205June159July73August50September93October117November245December158

Overview & Route Character

The region of Races in San José (Costa Rica, San José) is represented in the RunningCompass catalog with 7 public events and 18 individual races, including 0 events with confirmed dates for the 2026-2027 season. Core disciplines include Trail Running, Road Cycling, and Road Running. Key host locations include San José, Desamparados, and San Isidro de El General. Notable events in the selection include San José Marathon, Ultra Costa Rica Trail, and The Trail Challenge La Lucha.

Race distances span from 5 km to 250 km, reaching up to +12,000 m of elevation gain on the most demanding courses. Every race listed for Races in San José includes an interactive MapLibre course map powered by OpenStreetMap, a high-resolution SVG elevation profile with gradient telemetry, and a direct GPX track download.

Questions & Answers

Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

How many running events and races take place in Races in San José?

RunningCompass currently lists 7 verified events with 18 individual races in Races in San José. A total of 0 events have confirmed upcoming dates, while additional annual editions include full course and distance specifications. Notable events in the selection include San José Marathon, Ultra Costa Rica Trail, and The Trail Challenge La Lucha.

What disciplines and race distances are offered in Races in San José?

Events in Races in San José focus on Trail Running, Road Cycling, and Road Running. Course distances range from 5 km entry-level races up to 250 km endurance challenges. Primary host cities and towns include San José, Desamparados, and San Isidro de El General.

What is the course profile, terrain, and elevation gain like in Races in San José?

The most selective courses in Races in San José climb up to +12,000 m of positive elevation gain. Each event page provides exact altitude range, ascent (+m), descent (-m), average and maximum gradient, an interactive course map, and a downloadable GPX file.

How can I find dates and register for running events in Races in San José?

The monthly race calendar on this page groups all confirmed dates chronologically alongside annual events awaiting their next date announcement. Use the discipline, distance, and month links or switch to the interactive map view (/en/events?view=map) to inspect individual event profiles and official organizer registration links.

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