Salento Trail Challenge

Trail Running covering 5 km to 42 km in Salento (Quindío, Colombia)

Location

Salento, Quindío, ColombiaShow on map(4.6375° N, 75.5703° W)

Date & StatusDate to be announcedDate TBA

Elevation gainUp to +1,596 m

Salento Trail Challenge is an endurance sporting event in Salento, Quindío, CO focused on Trail Running. Key features include Nature & Off-Road, Mountain.

The race program comprises 4 competitions, including Trail 42 km (42 km, +1,596 m D+), Trail 21 km (21 km, +798 m D+), Trail 10 km (10 km, +380 m D+), and Trail 5 km (5 km, +190 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 (salentotrailchallenge.com).

Official website

Salento Trail Challenge in Salento (Work: "Peyto Lake-Banff NP-Canada", Photo: Tobias Alt, Tobi 87, License: CC BY-SA 4.0, Source: Wikimedia Commons) — "Peyto Lake-Banff NP-Canada" · Photo: **Tobias Alt, Tobi 87** · Wikimedia CommonsCC BY-SA 4.0
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Event characteristics

Nature & Off-Road Mountain

Races & distances (4)

Competition	Discipline	Distance	Elevation gain	Altitude range	Course type	Course & profile
Trail 42 km	Trail Running	42 km	+1,596 m	620 m - 1,290 m	Loop course	Route & profile
Trail 21 km	Trail Running	21 km	+798 m	623 m - 958 m	Loop course	Route & profile
Trail 10 km	Trail Running	10 km	+380 m	626 m - 786 m	Loop course	Route & profile
Trail 5 km	Trail Running	5 km	+190 m	629 m - 709 m	Loop course	Route & profile

Course & Elevation Telemetry

Course route & map

Distance

42 km

Elevation gain

+1,596 m D+

Elevation loss

-1,596 m D-

Altitude range

620 m - 1,290 m

Gradient (Avg / Max)

7.6 % / 13.7 %

Course format

Loop course

42 km+1,596 m D+Peak 1,290 m

Start (S)Finish (F)DownhillFlatClimbSteep

Elevation profile & course telemetry

Altitude from 620 m to 1,290 m above sea level (+1,596 m D+, -1,596 m D-)

Peak: 1,290 m·at 13.8 km·Ø 7.6 %

Event Information & Answers

Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

When and where does Salento Trail Challenge take place?

Salento Trail Challenge takes place in Salento, Quindío, CO (start area at coordinates 4.6375° N, 75.5703° 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 Salento Trail Challenge?

The race program comprises 4 competitions, including Trail 42 km (42 km, +1,596 m D+), Trail 21 km (21 km, +798 m D+), Trail 10 km (10 km, +380 m D+), and Trail 5 km (5 km, +190 m D+). The competitions belong to Trail Running.

What is the course layout and elevation profile for Salento Trail Challenge?

The main competition (Trail 42 km over 42 km) is designed as a loop course featuring +1,596 m of elevation gain and -1,596 m of elevation loss, ranging between 620 m and 1,290 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 Salento Trail Challenge?

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