Trail RunningUTMB Index Races

Marcona Wind Trail

Trail Running covering 10 km to 100 km with up to 1,430 m D+ in Marcona District (Ica, Peru)

LocationMarcona District, Ica Region, PeruShow on map(15.3440° S, 75.0845° W)
Date & StatusDate to be announcedDate TBA
Elevation gainUp to +1,430 m

Marcona Wind Trail is an endurance sporting event in Marcona District, Ica Region, PE focused on Trail Running. It is part of UTMB Index Races. Key features include Nature & Off-Road, Mountain, Seaside & Coast, Desert.

The race program comprises 5 competitions, including Trail 100 km (100 km, +1,430 m D+), Trail 65 km (65 km, +940 m D+), Trail 42 km (42 km, +700 m D+), Trail 21 km (21 km, +180 m D+), and Trail 10 km (10 km, +380 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 (marconawindtrail.com).

Official website
Marcona Wind Trail in Marcona District (Work: "LSRA Dunes Landscape", Photo: BLMUtah, License: Public Domain, Source: Wikimedia Commons)
"LSRA Dunes Landscape" · Photo: BLMUtah · Wikimedia CommonsPublic Domain
Cropped to 16:9 (960 × 540 px), WebP

Event characteristics

Nature & Off-RoadMountainSeaside & CoastDesertPoint-to-Point

Races & distances (5)

CompetitionDisciplineDistanceElevation gainAltitude rangeCourse typeCourse & profile
Trail 100 kmTrail Running100 km+1,430 m8 m - 938 mPoint-to-point courseRoute & profile
Trail 65 kmTrail Running65 km+940 m11 m - 622 mPoint-to-point courseRoute & profile
Trail 42 kmTrail Running42 km+700 m14 m - 469 mPoint-to-point courseRoute & profile
Trail 21 kmTrail Running21 km+180 m17 m - 134 mPoint-to-point courseRoute & profile
Trail 10 kmTrail Running10 km+380 m20 m - 267 mPoint-to-point courseRoute & profile
Course & Elevation Telemetry

Course route & map

Distance
100 km
Elevation gain
+1,430 m D+
Elevation loss
-1,216 m D-
Altitude range
8 m - 938 m
Gradient (Avg / Max)
2.6 % / 5.2 %
Course format
Point-to-point course
100 km+1,430 m D+
Start (S)Finish (F)
N20406080FS15.3440° S, 75.0845° W

Elevation profile & course telemetry

Altitude from 8 m to 938 m above sea level (+1,430 m D+, -1,216 m D-)

Peak: 938 m·at 68.5 km·Ø 2.6 %
8 m318 m628 m938 m0 km20 km40 km60 km80 km100 km938 m
Event Information & Answers

Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

When and where does Marcona Wind Trail take place?

Marcona Wind Trail takes place in Marcona District, Ica Region, PE (start area at coordinates 15.344° S, 75.0845° 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 Marcona Wind Trail?

The race program comprises 5 competitions, including Trail 100 km (100 km, +1,430 m D+), Trail 65 km (65 km, +940 m D+), Trail 42 km (42 km, +700 m D+), Trail 21 km (21 km, +180 m D+), and Trail 10 km (10 km, +380 m D+). The competitions belong to Trail Running.

What is the course layout and elevation profile for Marcona Wind Trail?

The main competition (Trail 100 km over 100 km) is designed as a point-to-point course featuring +1,430 m of elevation gain and -1,216 m of elevation loss, ranging between 8 m and 938 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 Marcona Wind Trail?

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