Huemules Challenge

Trail Running covering 21 km to 70 km with up to 2,644 m D+ in Esquel (Chubut, Argentina)

Location

Esquel, Chubut Province, ArgentinaShow on map(42.9095° S, 71.3143° W)

Date & StatusDate to be announcedDate TBA

First edition2019

Elevation gainUp to +2,644 m

Huemules Challenge is an endurance sporting event in Esquel, Chubut Province, AR focused on Trail Running. First held in 2019, the event is an established fixture on the endurance calendar. It is part of UTMB Index Races. Key features include Mountain, Nature & Off-Road, Multi-Day, High Altitude.

The race program comprises 3 competitions, including 70K (70 km, +2,644 m D+), 42K (42 km, +1,549 m D+), and 21K (21 km, +1,095 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 (huemuleschallenge.com.ar).

Official website

Huemules Challenge in Esquel (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
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Event characteristics

Mountain Nature & Off-Road Multi-Day High Altitude

Races & distances (3)

Competition	Discipline	Distance	Elevation gain	Altitude range	Course type	Course & profile
70K	Trail Running	70 km	+2,644 m	1,150 m - 2,260 m	Loop course	Route & profile
42K	Trail Running	42 km	+1,549 m	1,153 m - 1,804 m	Loop course	Route & profile
21K	Trail Running	21 km	+1,095 m	1,156 m - 1,616 m	Loop course	Route & profile

Course & Elevation Telemetry

Course route & map

Distance

70 km

Elevation gain

+2,644 m D+

Elevation loss

-2,644 m D-

Altitude range

1,150 m - 2,260 m

Gradient (Avg / Max)

7.6 % / 13.7 %

Course format

Loop course

70 km+2,644 m D+Peak 2,260 m

Start (S)Finish (F)DownhillFlatClimbSteep

Elevation profile & course telemetry

Altitude from 1,150 m to 2,260 m above sea level (+2,644 m D+, -2,644 m D-)

Peak: 2,260 m·at 39.4 km·Ø 7.6 %

Event Information & Answers

Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

When and where does Huemules Challenge take place?

Huemules Challenge takes place in Esquel, Chubut Province, AR (start area at coordinates 42.9095° S, 71.3143° 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 Huemules Challenge?

The race program comprises 3 competitions, including 70K (70 km, +2,644 m D+), 42K (42 km, +1,549 m D+), and 21K (21 km, +1,095 m D+). The competitions belong to Trail Running.

What is the course layout and elevation profile for Huemules Challenge?

The main competition (70K over 70 km) is designed as a loop course featuring +2,644 m of elevation gain and -2,644 m of elevation loss, ranging between 1,150 m and 2,260 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 Huemules Challenge?

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