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Quito Trail Ecuador by UTMB
Quito, Ecuador
July 31, 2027 to August 1, 2027Date confirmed
77 km54 km31 km20 km+2
ForestMountain+4
ECCountry Running Calendar
Running Calendar Ecuador: Marathons, Trails & Endurance Events
10 verified events (1 confirmed dates) and 37 races in Ecuador with course maps and elevation profiles.
Events101 confirmed dates
Competitions37Races & courses
Distances4.7 - 172 kmCourse distance range
Max. Elevation Gain+11,050 m D+Course elevation profile
Regions, Cities & Sub-Destinations
Selected Events
Featured Events & Highlights
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Petzl Trail Plus
Baños, Ecuador
Date to be announcedDate TBA
80 km50 km20 km10 km+2
MountainNature & Off-Road+4
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Pululahua Ultra Trail
Quito, Ecuador
Date to be announcedDate TBA
172 km100 km42 km25 km+2
High AltitudeMountain+3
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Chota Trail
Ibarra, Ecuador
Date to be announcedDate TBA
100 km50 km30 km15 km
Lakes & PondsNature & Off-Road+3
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Ilalo Volcano Trail
Quito, Ecuador
Date to be announcedDate TBA
42 km28 km14 km4.8 km
MountainNature & Off-Road+4
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Carihuayrazo Trail
Tizaleo, Ecuador
Date to be announcedDate TBA
50 km25 km15 km
Nature & Off-RoadMountain+1
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Ruco Ultra Trail
Quito, Ecuador
Date to be announcedDate TBA
50 km30 km10 km
High AltitudeMountain+1
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Ultra Cueva de los Tayos
Macas, Ecuador
Date to be announcedDate TBA
55 km30 km
Nature & Off-RoadForest+2
Dates & Schedule
Race Calendar
July 2027
| Date | Event | Location | Disciplines | Distances |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 31, 2027 - Aug 1, 2027 | Quito Trail Ecuador by UTMB | Quito, Pichincha Province, EC | Trail Running | 77 km54 km31 km20 km |
Date to be announced
| Date | Event | Location | Disciplines | Distances |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Date to be announced | Petzl Trail Plus | Baños, Tungurahua, EC | Trail Running | 80 km50 km20 km10 km |
| Date to be announced | Pululahua Ultra Trail | Quito, Pichincha Province, EC | Trail Running | 172 km100 km42 km25 km |
| Date to be announced | Chota Trail | Ibarra, Imbabura, EC | Trail Running | 100 km50 km30 km15 km |
| Date to be announced | Ilalo Volcano Trail | Quito, Pichincha Province, EC | Trail Running | 42 km28 km14 km4.8 km |
| Date to be announced | Carihuayrazo Trail | Tizaleo, Tungurahua, EC | Trail Running | 50 km25 km15 km |
| Date to be announced | Ruco Ultra Trail | Quito, Pichincha Province, EC | Trail Running | 50 km30 km10 km |
| Date to be announced | Ultra Cueva de los Tayos | Macas, Morona-Santiago, EC | Trail Running | 55 km30 km |
| Date to be announced | GFNY Manta | Manta, Manabí Province, EC | Road Cycling | 115 km62 km |
| Date to be announced | Ironman 70.3 Ecuador | Manta, Provincia de Manabí, EC | Triathlon | 113 km |
Events by Month
Overview & Route Character
The running destination of Ecuador in south-america is represented in the RunningCompass catalog with 10 public events and 37 individual races, including 1 events with confirmed dates for the 2026-2027 season. Core disciplines include Trail Running, Road Cycling, and Triathlon. Key host locations include Quito, Baños, Ibarra, and Tizaleo. Notable events in the selection include Quito Trail Ecuador by UTMB, Petzl Trail Plus, and Pululahua Ultra Trail.
Race distances span from 4.7 km to 172 km, reaching up to +11,050 m of elevation gain on the most demanding courses. Every race listed for Ecuador 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 Ecuador?
RunningCompass currently lists 10 verified events with 37 individual races in Ecuador. A total of 1 events have confirmed upcoming dates, while additional annual editions include full course and distance specifications. Notable events in the selection include Quito Trail Ecuador by UTMB, Petzl Trail Plus, and Pululahua Ultra Trail.
What disciplines and race distances are offered in Ecuador?
Events in Ecuador focus on Trail Running, Road Cycling, and Triathlon. Course distances range from 4.7 km entry-level races up to 172 km endurance challenges. Primary host cities and towns include Quito, Baños, Ibarra, and Tizaleo.
What is the course profile, terrain, and elevation gain like in Ecuador?
The most selective courses in Ecuador climb up to +11,050 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 Ecuador?
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.
