Trail RunningUTMB Index Races

Pululahua Ultra Trail

Trail Running covering 5 km to 172 km with up to 11,050 m D+ in Quito (Pichincha, Ecuador)

LocationQuito, Pichincha Province, EcuadorShow on map(0.1807° S, 78.4678° W)
Date & StatusDate to be announcedDate TBA
Elevation gainUp to +11,050 m

Pululahua Ultra Trail is an endurance sporting event in Quito, Pichincha Province, EC focused on Trail Running. It is part of UTMB Index Races. Key features include High Altitude, Mountain, Nature & Off-Road, Forest.

The race program comprises 6 competitions, including Trail 172 km (172 km, +11,050 m D+), Trail 100 km (100 km, +6,760 m D+), Trail 42 km (42 km, +3,140 m D+), Trail 25 km (25 km, +1,850 m D+), Trail 15 km (15 km, +570 m D+), and Trail 5 km (5 km, +780 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 (pululahuaultratrail.com).

Official website
Pululahua Ultra Trail in Quito (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
Cropped to 16:9 (960 × 540 px), WebP · Shared under the same license

Event characteristics

High AltitudeMountainNature & Off-RoadForestMulti-Day

Races & distances (6)

CompetitionDisciplineDistanceElevation gainAltitude rangeCourse typeCourse & profile
Trail 172 kmTrail Running172 km+11,050 m1,150 m - 5,791 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Trail 100 kmTrail Running100 km+6,760 m1,153 m - 3,992 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Trail 42 kmTrail Running42 km+3,140 m1,156 m - 2,475 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Trail 25 kmTrail Running25 km+1,850 m1,159 m - 1,936 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Trail 15 kmTrail Running15 km+570 m1,162 m - 1,401 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Trail 5 kmTrail Running5 km+780 m1,150 m - 1,478 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Course & Elevation Telemetry

Course route & map

Distance
172 km
Elevation gain
+11,050 m D+
Elevation loss
-11,050 m D-
Altitude range
1,150 m - 5,791 m
Gradient (Avg / Max)
12.8 % / 23 %
Course format
Loop course
172 km+11,050 m D+
Start (S)Finish (F)
N255075100125150FS0.1807° S, 78.4678° W

Elevation profile & course telemetry

Altitude from 1,150 m to 5,791 m above sea level (+11,050 m D+, -11,050 m D-)

Peak: 5,791 m·at 126.1 km·Ø 12.8 %
1,150 m2,697 m4,244 m5,791 m0 km34.4 km68.8 km103.2 km137.6 km172 km5,791 m
Event Information & Answers

Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

When and where does Pululahua Ultra Trail take place?

Pululahua Ultra Trail takes place in Quito, Pichincha Province, EC (start area at coordinates 0.1807° S, 78.4678° 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 Pululahua Ultra Trail?

The race program comprises 6 competitions, including Trail 172 km (172 km, +11,050 m D+), Trail 100 km (100 km, +6,760 m D+), Trail 42 km (42 km, +3,140 m D+), Trail 25 km (25 km, +1,850 m D+), Trail 15 km (15 km, +570 m D+), and Trail 5 km (5 km, +780 m D+). The competitions belong to Trail Running.

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

The main competition (Trail 172 km over 172 km) is designed as a loop course featuring +11,050 m of elevation gain and -11,050 m of elevation loss, ranging between 1,150 m and 5,791 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 Pululahua Ultra Trail?

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