Ruco Ultra Trail

Trail Running covering 10 km to 50 km with up to 2,800 m D+ in Quito (Pichincha, Ecuador)

Location

Quito, Pichincha Province, EcuadorShow on map(0.1807° S, 78.4678° W)

Date & StatusDate to be announcedDate TBA

Elevation gainUp to +2,800 m

Ruco Ultra Trail is an endurance sporting event in Quito, Pichincha Province, EC focused on Trail Running. It is part of UTMB Index Races. Key features include High Altitude, Mountain, Nature & Off-Road.

The race program comprises 3 competitions, including Trail 50 km (50 km, +1,900 m D+), Trail 30 km (30 km, +2,800 m D+), and Trail 10 km (10 km, +1,100 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 (rucoultra.com).

Official website

Ruco Ultra Trail in Quito (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

High Altitude Mountain Nature & Off-Road

Races & distances (3)

Competition	Discipline	Distance	Elevation gain	Altitude range	Course type	Course & profile
Trail 50 km	Trail Running	50 km	+1,900 m	1,150 m - 1,948 m	Loop course	Route & profile
Trail 30 km	Trail Running	30 km	+2,800 m	1,153 m - 2,329 m	Loop course	Route & profile
Trail 10 km	Trail Running	10 km	+1,100 m	1,156 m - 1,618 m	Loop course	Route & profile

Course & Elevation Telemetry

Course route & map

Distance

50 km

Elevation gain

+1,900 m D+

Elevation loss

-1,900 m D-

Altitude range

1,150 m - 1,948 m

Gradient (Avg / Max)

7.6 % / 13.7 %

Course format

Loop course

50 km+1,900 m D+Peak 1,948 m

Start (S)Finish (F)DownhillFlatClimbSteep

Elevation profile & course telemetry

Altitude from 1,150 m to 1,948 m above sea level (+1,900 m D+, -1,900 m D-)

Peak: 1,948 m·at 29.3 km·Ø 7.6 %

Event Information & Answers

Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

When and where does Ruco Ultra Trail take place?

Ruco Ultra Trail takes place in Quito, Pichincha Province, EC (start area at coordinates 0.1807° S, 78.4678° 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 Ruco Ultra Trail?

The race program comprises 3 competitions, including Trail 50 km (50 km, +1,900 m D+), Trail 30 km (30 km, +2,800 m D+), and Trail 10 km (10 km, +1,100 m D+). The competitions belong to Trail Running.

What is the course layout and elevation profile for Ruco Ultra Trail?

The main competition (Trail 50 km over 50 km) is designed as a loop course featuring +1,900 m of elevation gain and -1,900 m of elevation loss, ranging between 1,150 m and 1,948 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 Ruco Ultra Trail?

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