Trail RunningUTMB Index Races

El Cruce Columbia

Trail Running covering 100 km with up to 3,952 m D+ in San Martín de los Andes (Neuquen, Argentina)

LocationSan Martín de los Andes, Neuquén, ArgentinaShow on map(40.1572° S, 71.3524° W)
Date & StatusDate to be announcedDate TBA
First edition2017
Elevation gainUp to +3,952 m

El Cruce Columbia is an endurance sporting event in San Martín de los Andes, Neuquén, AR focused on Trail Running. First held in 2017, the event is an established fixture on the endurance calendar. It is part of UTMB Index Races. Key features include Nature & Off-Road, Mountain, High Altitude, Snow.

The competition program features El Cruce Grupo 1 (100 km, +3,952 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 (elcruce.com.ar).

Official website
El Cruce Columbia in San Martín de los Andes (Work: "Snowshoer on North Crater", Photo: NPS Photo, License: Public Domain, Source: Wikimedia Commons)
"Snowshoer on North Crater" · Photo: NPS Photo · Wikimedia CommonsPublic Domain
Cropped to 16:9 (960 × 540 px), WebP

Event characteristics

Nature & Off-RoadMountainHigh AltitudeSnowPoint-to-PointMulti-Day

Races & distances (1)

CompetitionDisciplineDistanceElevation gainAltitude rangeCourse typeCourse & profile
El Cruce Grupo 1Trail Running100 km+3,952 m1,150 m - 3,719 mPoint-to-point courseRoute & profile
Course & Elevation Telemetry

Course route & map

El Cruce Grupo 1100 km
Distance
100 km
Elevation gain
+3,952 m D+
Elevation loss
-3,359 m D-
Altitude range
1,150 m - 3,719 m
Gradient (Avg / Max)
7.3 % / 14.7 %
Course format
Point-to-point course
100 km+3,952 m D+
Start (S)Finish (F)
N20406080FS40.1572° S, 71.3524° W

Elevation profile & course telemetry

Altitude from 1,150 m to 3,719 m above sea level (+3,952 m D+, -3,359 m D-)

Peak: 3,719 m·at 69.1 km·Ø 7.3 %
1,150 m2,006 m2,863 m3,719 m0 km20 km40 km60 km80 km100 km3,719 m
Event Information & Answers

Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

When and where does El Cruce Columbia take place?

El Cruce Columbia takes place in San Martín de los Andes, Neuquén, AR (start area at coordinates 40.1572° S, 71.3524° 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 El Cruce Columbia?

The competition program features El Cruce Grupo 1 (100 km, +3,952 m D+). The competitions belong to Trail Running.

What is the course layout and elevation profile for El Cruce Columbia?

The main competition (El Cruce Grupo 1 over 100 km) is designed as a point-to-point course featuring +3,952 m of elevation gain and -3,359 m of elevation loss, ranging between 1,150 m and 3,719 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 El Cruce Columbia?

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