Trail RunningUTMB Index Races

Atacama Crossing by RacingThePlanet

Trail Running covering 246 km with up to 1,690 m D+ in San Pedro de Atacama (Antofagasta, Chile)

LocationSan Pedro de Atacama, Antofagasta, ChileShow on map(22.9087° S, 68.1997° W)
Date & StatusApril 4, 2027 to April 10, 2027Date confirmed
Elevation gainUp to +1,690 m

Atacama Crossing by RacingThePlanet is an endurance sporting event in San Pedro de Atacama, Antofagasta, CL focused on Trail Running. It is part of UTMB Index Races. Key features include Nature & Off-Road, High Altitude, Multi-Day, Mountain.

The competition program features Atacama Crossing (246 km, +1,690 m D+). The next edition is officially confirmed from April 4, 2027 to April 10, 2027. Official race regulations, course details, and registration information are provided on the organizer's website (racingtheplanet.com).

Official website
Atacama Crossing by RacingThePlanet in San Pedro de Atacama (Work: "Rockies in the morning", Photo: Sergey Pesterev, License: CC BY-SA 4.0, Source: Wikimedia Commons)
"Rockies in the morning" · Photo: Sergey Pesterev · Wikimedia CommonsCC BY-SA 4.0
Cropped to 16:9 (960 × 540 px), WebP · Shared under the same license

Event characteristics

Nature & Off-RoadHigh AltitudeMulti-DayMountain

Races & distances (1)

CompetitionDisciplineDistanceElevation gainAltitude rangeCourse typeCourse & profile
Atacama CrossingTrail Running246 km+1,690 m1,150 m - 2,248 mPoint-to-point courseRoute & profile
Course & Elevation Telemetry

Course route & map

Atacama Crossing246 km
Distance
246 km
Elevation gain
+1,690 m D+
Elevation loss
-1,436 m D-
Altitude range
1,150 m - 2,248 m
Gradient (Avg / Max)
1.3 % / 2.3 %
Course format
Point-to-point course
246 km+1,690 m D+
Start (S)Finish (F)
N255075100125150175200FS22.9087° S, 68.1997° W

Elevation profile & course telemetry

Altitude from 1,150 m to 2,248 m above sea level (+1,690 m D+, -1,436 m D-)

Peak: 2,248 m·at 128.8 km·Ø 1.3 %
1,150 m1,516 m1,882 m2,248 m0 km49.2 km98.4 km147.6 km196.8 km246 km2,248 m
Event Information & Answers

Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

When and where does Atacama Crossing by RacingThePlanet take place?

Atacama Crossing by RacingThePlanet takes place in San Pedro de Atacama, Antofagasta, CL (start area at coordinates 22.9087° S, 68.1997° W). The next edition is officially confirmed from April 4, 2027 to April 10, 2027.

What races and distances are offered at Atacama Crossing by RacingThePlanet?

The competition program features Atacama Crossing (246 km, +1,690 m D+). The competitions belong to Trail Running.

What is the course layout and elevation profile for Atacama Crossing by RacingThePlanet?

The main competition (Atacama Crossing over 246 km) is designed as a point-to-point course featuring +1,690 m of elevation gain and -1,436 m of elevation loss, ranging between 1,150 m and 2,248 m above sea level. An interactive course map with route visualization, elevation profile, and GPX export is available in the course section on this page.

Where can I find registration and official race rules for Atacama Crossing by RacingThePlanet?

Official race regulations, course details, and registration information are provided on the organizer's website (racingtheplanet.com).