The Trail Challenge La Lucha

Trail Running covering 5.2 km to 25 km with up to 1,600 m D+ in Desamparados (San José, Costa Rica)

Location

Desamparados, San José, Costa RicaShow on map(9.8970° N, 84.0617° W)

Date & StatusDate to be announcedDate TBA

Elevation gainUp to +1,600 m

The Trail Challenge La Lucha is an endurance sporting event in Desamparados, San José, CR focused on Trail Running. It is part of UTMB Index Races. Key features include Nature & Off-Road, Forest, Mountain, High Altitude.

The race program comprises 3 competitions, including 25K (25 km, +1,600 m D+), 10K (11.4 km, +615 m D+), and 5K (5.2 km, +375 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 (trailchallengecr.com).

Official website

The Trail Challenge La Lucha in Desamparados (Work: "Rockies in the morning", Photo: Sergey Pesterev, License: CC BY-SA 4.0, Source: Wikimedia Commons) — "Rockies in the morning" · Photo: **Sergey Pesterev** · Wikimedia CommonsCC BY-SA 4.0
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Event characteristics

Nature & Off-Road Forest Mountain High Altitude

Races & distances (3)

Competition	Discipline	Distance	Elevation gain	Altitude range	Course type	Course & profile
25K	Trail Running	25 km	+1,600 m	1,150 m - 1,822 m	Loop course	Route & profile
10K	Trail Running	11.4 km	+615 m	1,153 m - 1,411 m	Loop course	Route & profile
5K	Trail Running	5.2 km	+375 m	1,156 m - 1,314 m	Loop course	Route & profile

Course & Elevation Telemetry

Course route & map

Distance

25 km

Elevation gain

+1,600 m D+

Elevation loss

-1,600 m D-

Altitude range

1,150 m - 1,822 m

Gradient (Avg / Max)

12.8 % / 23 %

Course format

Loop course

25 km+1,600 m D+Peak 1,822 m

Start (S)Finish (F)DownhillFlatClimbSteep

Elevation profile & course telemetry

Altitude from 1,150 m to 1,822 m above sea level (+1,600 m D+, -1,600 m D-)

Peak: 1,822 m·at 9.6 km·Ø 12.8 %

Event Information & Answers

Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

When and where does The Trail Challenge La Lucha take place?

The Trail Challenge La Lucha takes place in Desamparados, San José, CR (start area at coordinates 9.897° N, 84.0617° 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 Trail Challenge La Lucha?

The race program comprises 3 competitions, including 25K (25 km, +1,600 m D+), 10K (11.4 km, +615 m D+), and 5K (5.2 km, +375 m D+). The competitions belong to Trail Running.

What is the course layout and elevation profile for The Trail Challenge La Lucha?

The main competition (25K over 25 km) is designed as a loop course featuring +1,600 m of elevation gain and -1,600 m of elevation loss, ranging between 1,150 m and 1,822 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 Trail Challenge La Lucha?

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