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Ultra Costa Rica Trail

Trail Running covering 8 km to 80 km with up to 4,020 m D+ in San José, Costa Rica

LocationSan José, Costa RicaShow on map(9.9281° N, 84.0907° W)
Date & StatusDate to be announcedDate TBA
Elevation gainUp to +4,020 m

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

The race program comprises 4 competitions, including ULTRA 80K+ (80 km, +4,020 m D+), MARATHON 42K+ (45.5 km, +2,180 m D+), 21K+ (21 km, +1,200 m D+), and TRAIL RUNNING 8K+ (8 km, +335 m D+). The exact date for the next edition is currently open and will be announced by the organizer. Up-to-date details regarding race regulations, start times, and registration are published through the organizer's official channels.

Official organizer website not currently listed.

Ultra Costa Rica Trail in San José (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
Cropped to 16:9 (960 × 540 px), WebP · Shared under the same license

Event characteristics

Nature & Off-RoadMountainForestHigh Altitude

Races & distances (4)

CompetitionDisciplineDistanceElevation gainAltitude rangeCourse typeCourse & profile
ULTRA 80K+Trail Running80 km+4,020 m1,150 m - 2,838 mLoop courseRoute & profile
MARATHON 42K+Trail Running45.5 km+2,180 m1,153 m - 2,069 mLoop courseRoute & profile
21K+Trail Running21 km+1,200 m1,156 m - 1,660 mLoop courseRoute & profile
TRAIL RUNNING 8K+Trail Running8 km+335 m1,159 m - 1,300 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Course & Elevation Telemetry

Course route & map

Distance
80 km
Elevation gain
+4,020 m D+
Elevation loss
-4,020 m D-
Altitude range
1,150 m - 2,838 m
Gradient (Avg / Max)
10.1 % / 18.2 %
Course format
Loop course
80 km+4,020 m D+
Start (S)Finish (F)
N10203040506070FS9.9281° N, 84.0907° W

Elevation profile & course telemetry

Altitude from 1,150 m to 2,838 m above sea level (+4,020 m D+, -4,020 m D-)

Peak: 2,838 m·at 32.4 km·Ø 10.1 %
1,150 m1,713 m2,275 m2,838 m0 km16 km32 km48 km64 km80 km2,838 m
Event Information & Answers

Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

When and where does Ultra Costa Rica Trail take place?

Ultra Costa Rica Trail takes place in San José, CR (start area at coordinates 9.9281° N, 84.0907° 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 Ultra Costa Rica Trail?

The race program comprises 4 competitions, including ULTRA 80K+ (80 km, +4,020 m D+), MARATHON 42K+ (45.5 km, +2,180 m D+), 21K+ (21 km, +1,200 m D+), and TRAIL RUNNING 8K+ (8 km, +335 m D+). The competitions belong to Trail Running.

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

The main competition (ULTRA 80K+ over 80 km) is designed as a loop course featuring +4,020 m of elevation gain and -4,020 m of elevation loss, ranging between 1,150 m and 2,838 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 Ultra Costa Rica Trail?

Up-to-date details regarding race regulations, start times, and registration are published through the organizer's official channels.