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Desafío Valle de los Perdidos
El Bolsón, Argentina
November 20, 2026 to November 21, 2026Date confirmed
25.39 km12.56 km6.37 km4.5 km
Nature & Off-RoadMountain+2
ARCountry Running Calendar
Running Calendar Argentina: Marathons, Trails & Endurance Events
29 verified events (17 confirmed dates) and 126 races in Argentina with course maps and elevation profiles.
Events2917 confirmed dates
Competitions126Races & courses
Distances4.5 - 4,022.2 kmCourse distance range
Max. Elevation Gain+9,290 m D+Course elevation profile
Regions, Cities & Sub-Destinations
Selected Events
Featured Events & Highlights
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Photo: Fukumoto · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsRoad Cycling
UCI Gran Fondo 7 Lagos
Villa La Angostura, Argentina
November 21, 2026 to November 22, 2026Date confirmed
110 km6 km
City RunNature & Off-Road+3
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Ushuaia by UTMB
Belgrano, Argentina
March 18, 2027 to March 20, 2027Date confirmed
113 km86.8 km50 km33.8 km+2
Nature & Off-RoadForest+3
Photo: Frank Vincentz · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia CommonsTrail Running
Patagonia RUN
San Martín de los Andes, Argentina
April 7, 2027 to April 11, 2027Date confirmed
160.3 km107.3 km71 km42 km+2
Lakes & PondsMountain+4
Photo: Tobias Alt, Tobi 87 · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsRoad Running
Buenos Aires Half-Marathon
Buenos Aires, Argentina
August 22, 2027Date confirmed
21.1 km
City RunCulture & History
Photo: Sergey Pesterev · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsRoad RunningWorld Marathon Majors Qualifier
Buenos Aires Marathon
Buenos Aires, Argentina
September 19, 2027Date confirmed
42.2 km
City RunSeaside & Coast+2
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Ironman of Argentina
San Juan, Argentina
November 7, 2027Date confirmed
4022.2 km
City RunMountain+1
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Expedición Pacha Mama
Tilcara, Argentina
Date to be announcedDate TBA
200 km156.7 km110 km88 km+4
Nature & Off-RoadMountain+1
Dates & Schedule
Race Calendar
November 2026
| Date | Event | Location | Disciplines | Distances |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 20, 2026 - Nov 21, 2026 | Desafío Valle de los Perdidos | El Bolsón, Río Negro, AR | Trail Running | 25.39 km12.56 km6.37 km4.5 km |
| Nov 21, 2026 - Nov 22, 2026 | UCI Gran Fondo 7 Lagos | Villa La Angostura, Neuquén, AR | Road Cycling | 110 km6 km |
March 2027
| Date | Event | Location | Disciplines | Distances |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 18, 2027 - Mar 20, 2027 | Ushuaia by UTMB | Belgrano, Mendoza Province, AR | Trail Running | 113 km86.8 km50 km33.8 km |
April 2027
| Date | Event | Location | Disciplines | Distances |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 7, 2027 - Apr 11, 2027 | Patagonia RUN | San Martín de los Andes, Neuquén, AR | Trail Running | 160.3 km107.3 km71 km42 km |
August 2027
| Date | Event | Location | Disciplines | Distances |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 22, 2027 | Buenos Aires Half-Marathon | Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires, AR | Road Running | 21.1 km |
September 2027
| Date | Event | Location | Disciplines | Distances |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 19, 2027 | Buenos Aires Marathon | Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires, AR | Road Running | 42.2 km |
November 2027
| Date | Event | Location | Disciplines | Distances |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 7, 2027 | Ironman of Argentina | San Juan, San Juan Province, AR | Triathlon | 4022.2 km |
Date to be announced
| Date | Event | Location | Disciplines | Distances |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Date to be announced | Expedición Pacha Mama | Tilcara, Jujuy Province, AR | Trail Running | 200 km156.7 km110 km88 km |
| Date to be announced | Utacch - Ultra Trail Amanecer Comechingon | Córdoba, Córdoba Province, AR | Trail Running | 165 km120 km85 km55 km |
| Date to be announced | Desafío Ansilta | San Juan, San Juan Province, AR | Trail Running | 100 km65 km42 km21 km |
| Date to be announced | Bariloche Running Ultra Trail | San Carlos de Bariloche, Río Negro, AR | Trail Running | 60 km42 km32 km22 km |
| Date to be announced | Run Altas Cumbres | Mina Clavero, Córdoba Province, AR | Trail Running | 60 km42 km21 km10 km |
Events by Month
Overview & Route Character
The running destination of Argentina in south-america is represented in the RunningCompass catalog with 29 public events and 126 individual races, including 17 events with confirmed dates for the 2026-2027 season. Core disciplines include Trail Running, Road Running, and Road Cycling. Fast flat city marathon in Buenos Aires plus Andean and Patagonian ultras in Bariloche. Key host locations include El Bolsón, Villa La Angostura, Belgrano, and San Martín de los Andes. Notable events in the selection include Desafío Valle de los Perdidos, UCI Gran Fondo 7 Lagos, and Ushuaia by UTMB.
Race distances span from 4.5 km to 4,022.2 km, reaching up to +9,290 m of elevation gain on the most demanding courses. Every race listed for Argentina 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 Argentina?
RunningCompass currently lists 29 verified events with 126 individual races in Argentina. A total of 17 events have confirmed upcoming dates, while additional annual editions include full course and distance specifications. Notable events in the selection include Desafío Valle de los Perdidos, UCI Gran Fondo 7 Lagos, and Ushuaia by UTMB.
What disciplines and race distances are offered in Argentina?
Events in Argentina focus on Trail Running, Road Running, and Road Cycling. Course distances range from 4.5 km entry-level races up to 4,022.2 km endurance challenges. Primary host cities and towns include El Bolsón, Villa La Angostura, Belgrano, and San Martín de los Andes.
What is the course profile, terrain, and elevation gain like in Argentina?
The most selective courses in Argentina climb up to +9,290 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 Argentina?
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.
