Trail RunningUTMB Index Races

Expedición Pacha Mama

Trail Running covering 10 km to 200 km with up to 9,290 m D+ in Tilcara (Jujuy, Argentina)

LocationTilcara, Jujuy Province, ArgentinaShow on map(23.5769° S, 65.3934° W)
Date & StatusDate to be announcedDate TBA
First edition2007
Elevation gainUp to +9,290 m

Expedición Pacha Mama is an endurance sporting event in Tilcara, Jujuy Province, AR focused on Trail Running. First held in 2007, 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.

The race program comprises 8 competitions, including Expedición PACHA MAMA 200K (200 km, +9,290 m D+), Expedición PACHA MAMA 160K (156.7 km, +5,930 m D+), Expedición PACHA MAMA 110K (110 km, +4,880 m D+), Trail 88 km (88 km, +4,090 m D+), Trail 55 km (55 km, +2,400 m D+), and Trail 35 km (35 km, +1,970 m D+) (8 competitions in total). 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 (ecoatletas.com).

Official website
Expedición Pacha Mama in Tilcara (Work: "Banff National Park (AB, Canada), Lake Minnewanka -- 2022 -- 2316", Photo: Dietmar Rabich, License: CC BY-SA 4.0, Source: Wikimedia Commons)
"Banff National Park (AB, Canada), Lake Minnewanka -- 2022 -- 2316" · Photo: Dietmar Rabich · Wikimedia CommonsCC BY-SA 4.0
Cropped to 16:9 (960 × 540 px), WebP · Shared under the same license

Event characteristics

Nature & Off-RoadMountainHigh Altitude

Races & distances (8)

CompetitionDisciplineDistanceElevation gainAltitude rangeCourse typeCourse & profile
Expedición PACHA MAMA 200KTrail Running200 km+9,290 m1,150 m - 5,052 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Expedición PACHA MAMA 160KTrail Running156.7 km+5,930 m1,153 m - 3,644 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Expedición PACHA MAMA 110KTrail Running110 km+4,880 m1,156 m - 3,206 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Trail 88 kmTrail Running88 km+4,090 m1,159 m - 2,877 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Trail 55 kmTrail Running55 km+2,400 m1,162 m - 2,170 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Trail 35 kmTrail Running35 km+1,970 m1,150 m - 1,977 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Trail 21 kmTrail Running21 km+750 m1,153 m - 1,468 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Trail 10 kmTrail Running10 km+380 m1,156 m - 1,316 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Course & Elevation Telemetry

Course route & map

Distance
200 km
Elevation gain
+9,290 m D+
Elevation loss
-9,290 m D-
Altitude range
1,150 m - 5,052 m
Gradient (Avg / Max)
9.3 % / 16.7 %
Course format
Loop course
200 km+9,290 m D+
Start (S)Finish (F)
N255075100125150175FS23.5769° S, 65.3934° W

Elevation profile & course telemetry

Altitude from 1,150 m to 5,052 m above sea level (+9,290 m D+, -9,290 m D-)

Peak: 5,052 m·at 117.2 km·Ø 9.3 %
1,150 m2,451 m3,751 m5,052 m0 km40 km80 km120 km160 km200 km5,052 m
Event Information & Answers

Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

When and where does Expedición Pacha Mama take place?

Expedición Pacha Mama takes place in Tilcara, Jujuy Province, AR (start area at coordinates 23.5769° S, 65.3934° 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 Expedición Pacha Mama?

The race program comprises 8 competitions, including Expedición PACHA MAMA 200K (200 km, +9,290 m D+), Expedición PACHA MAMA 160K (156.7 km, +5,930 m D+), Expedición PACHA MAMA 110K (110 km, +4,880 m D+), Trail 88 km (88 km, +4,090 m D+), Trail 55 km (55 km, +2,400 m D+), and Trail 35 km (35 km, +1,970 m D+) (8 competitions in total). The competitions belong to Trail Running.

What is the course layout and elevation profile for Expedición Pacha Mama?

The main competition (Expedición PACHA MAMA 200K over 200 km) is designed as a loop course featuring +9,290 m of elevation gain and -9,290 m of elevation loss, ranging between 1,150 m and 5,052 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 Expedición Pacha Mama?

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