The Leprechaun Challenge

Trail Running covering 8 km to 25 km in Calima (Valle del Cauca, Colombia)

Location

Calima, Valle del Cauca, ColombiaShow on map(3.9964° N, 76.9744° W)

Date & StatusDate to be announcedDate TBA

Elevation gainUp to +650 m

The Leprechaun Challenge is an endurance sporting event in Calima, Valle del Cauca, CO focused on Trail Running. It is part of UTMB Index Races. Key features include Forest, Nature & Off-Road, Lakes & Ponds.

The race program comprises 3 competitions, including Trail 25 km (25 km, +650 m D+), Trail 15 km (15 km, +390 m D+), and Trail 8 km (8 km, +208 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 (elretodelduende.com).

Official website

The Leprechaun Challenge in Calima (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

Forest Nature & Off-Road Lakes & Ponds

Races & distances (3)

Competition	Discipline	Distance	Elevation gain	Altitude range	Course type	Course & profile
Trail 25 km	Trail Running	25 km	+650 m	196 m - 469 m	Loop course	Route & profile
Trail 15 km	Trail Running	15 km	+390 m	199 m - 363 m	Loop course	Route & profile
Trail 8 km	Trail Running	8 km	+208 m	202 m - 289 m	Loop course	Route & profile

Course & Elevation Telemetry

Course route & map

Distance

25 km

Elevation gain

+650 m D+

Elevation loss

-650 m D-

Altitude range

196 m - 469 m

Gradient (Avg / Max)

5.2 % / 9.4 %

Course format

Loop course

25 km+650 m D+Peak 469 m

Start (S)Finish (F)DownhillFlatClimbSteep

Elevation profile & course telemetry

Altitude from 196 m to 469 m above sea level (+650 m D+, -650 m D-)

Peak: 469 m·at 13 km·Ø 5.2 %

Event Information & Answers

Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

When and where does The Leprechaun Challenge take place?

The Leprechaun Challenge takes place in Calima, Valle del Cauca, CO (start area at coordinates 3.9964° N, 76.9744° 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 The Leprechaun Challenge?

The race program comprises 3 competitions, including Trail 25 km (25 km, +650 m D+), Trail 15 km (15 km, +390 m D+), and Trail 8 km (8 km, +208 m D+). The competitions belong to Trail Running.

What is the course layout and elevation profile for The Leprechaun Challenge?

The main competition (Trail 25 km over 25 km) is designed as a loop course featuring +650 m of elevation gain and -650 m of elevation loss, ranging between 196 m and 469 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 The Leprechaun Challenge?

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