Trail RunningUTMB Index Races

Desafío Ansilta

Trail Running covering 5 km to 100 km with up to 3,516 m D+ in San Juan, Argentina

LocationSan Juan, San Juan Province, ArgentinaShow on map(31.5351° S, 68.5386° W)
Date & StatusDate to be announcedDate TBA
Elevation gainUp to +3,516 m

Desafío Ansilta is an endurance sporting event in San Juan, San Juan Province, AR focused on Trail Running. It is part of UTMB Index Races. Key features include Nature & Off-Road, Mountain, High Altitude, Multi-Day.

The race program comprises 6 competitions, including Trail 100 km (100 km, +3,516 m D+), Trail 65 km (65 km, +2,913 m D+), Trail 42 km (42 km, +2,012 m D+), Trail 21 km (21 km, +976 m D+), Trail 10 km (10 km, +380 m D+), and Trail 5 km (5 km, +190 m D+). The exact date for the next edition is currently open and will be announced by the organizer. Official race regulations, course details, and registration information are provided on the organizer's website (desafioansilta.com.ar).

Official website
Desafío Ansilta in San Juan (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-RoadMountainHigh AltitudeMulti-Day

Races & distances (6)

CompetitionDisciplineDistanceElevation gainAltitude rangeCourse typeCourse & profile
Trail 100 kmTrail Running100 km+3,516 m1,150 m - 2,627 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Trail 65 kmTrail Running65 km+2,913 m1,153 m - 2,376 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Trail 42 kmTrail Running42 km+2,012 m1,156 m - 2,001 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Trail 21 kmTrail Running21 km+976 m1,159 m - 1,569 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Trail 10 kmTrail Running10 km+380 m1,162 m - 1,322 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Trail 5 kmTrail Running5 km+190 m1,150 m - 1,230 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Course & Elevation Telemetry

Course route & map

Distance
100 km
Elevation gain
+3,516 m D+
Elevation loss
-3,516 m D-
Altitude range
1,150 m - 2,627 m
Gradient (Avg / Max)
7 % / 12.6 %
Course format
Loop course
100 km+3,516 m D+
Start (S)Finish (F)
N20406080FS31.5351° S, 68.5386° W

Elevation profile & course telemetry

Altitude from 1,150 m to 2,627 m above sea level (+3,516 m D+, -3,516 m D-)

Peak: 2,627 m·at 31.1 km·Ø 7 %
1,150 m1,642 m2,135 m2,627 m0 km20 km40 km60 km80 km100 km2,627 m
Event Information & Answers

Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

When and where does Desafío Ansilta take place?

Desafío Ansilta takes place in San Juan, San Juan Province, AR (start area at coordinates 31.5351° S, 68.5386° W). The exact date for the next edition is currently open and will be announced by the organizer.

What races and distances are offered at Desafío Ansilta?

The race program comprises 6 competitions, including Trail 100 km (100 km, +3,516 m D+), Trail 65 km (65 km, +2,913 m D+), Trail 42 km (42 km, +2,012 m D+), Trail 21 km (21 km, +976 m D+), Trail 10 km (10 km, +380 m D+), and Trail 5 km (5 km, +190 m D+). The competitions belong to Trail Running.

What is the course layout and elevation profile for Desafío Ansilta?

The main competition (Trail 100 km over 100 km) is designed as a loop course featuring +3,516 m of elevation gain and -3,516 m of elevation loss, ranging between 1,150 m and 2,627 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 Desafío Ansilta?

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