Ultra Cueva de los Tayos

Trail Running covering 30 km to 55 km with up to 2,846 m D+ in Macas (Morona-Santiago, Ecuador)

Location

Macas, Morona-Santiago, EcuadorShow on map(2.3074° S, 78.1202° W)

Date & StatusDate to be announcedDate TBA

Elevation gainUp to +2,846 m

Ultra Cueva de los Tayos is an endurance sporting event in Macas, Morona-Santiago, EC 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 2 competitions, including Trail 55 km (55 km, +2,846 m D+), and Trail 30 km (30 km, +1,860 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 (vitalsportsec.com).

Official website

Ultra Cueva de los Tayos in Macas (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 (2)

Competition	Discipline	Distance	Elevation gain	Altitude range	Course type	Course & profile
Trail 55 km	Trail Running	55 km	+2,846 m	1,150 m - 2,345 m	Loop course	Route & profile
Trail 30 km	Trail Running	30 km	+1,860 m	1,153 m - 1,934 m	Loop course	Route & profile

Course & Elevation Telemetry

Course route & map

Distance

55 km

Elevation gain

+2,846 m D+

Elevation loss

-2,846 m D-

Altitude range

1,150 m - 2,345 m

Gradient (Avg / Max)

10.3 % / 18.5 %

Course format

Loop course

55 km+2,846 m D+Peak 2,345 m

Start (S)Finish (F)DownhillFlatClimbSteep

Elevation profile & course telemetry

Altitude from 1,150 m to 2,345 m above sea level (+2,846 m D+, -2,846 m D-)

Peak: 2,345 m·at 20 km·Ø 10.3 %

Event Information & Answers

Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

When and where does Ultra Cueva de los Tayos take place?

Ultra Cueva de los Tayos takes place in Macas, Morona-Santiago, EC (start area at coordinates 2.3074° S, 78.1202° 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 Cueva de los Tayos?

The race program comprises 2 competitions, including Trail 55 km (55 km, +2,846 m D+), and Trail 30 km (30 km, +1,860 m D+). The competitions belong to Trail Running.

What is the course layout and elevation profile for Ultra Cueva de los Tayos?

The main competition (Trail 55 km over 55 km) is designed as a loop course featuring +2,846 m of elevation gain and -2,846 m of elevation loss, ranging between 1,150 m and 2,345 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 Cueva de los Tayos?

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