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Have questions? Give us a call at (203) 353-1608

  • Event Director/Race Director: Tim Holmstrom
  • Logistics Director: Sergio Sánchez
  • Media Director/Lead Photographer:  Andres Vargas
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Highlights PDF Print E-mail
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For Competitors:  “Bienvenidos, legitimos corredores – Welcome true runners”

INCA RUN:
A quest reaching back 600 years. Are you worthy of the Chasqui runners' legacy? Discover the true runner within. Here's a legitimate once in a lifetime gut-check opportunity.
Are you ready?

We are introducing a new and innovative race format that allows for both an expedition style stage race and a non-stop ultra run at the same event, allowing you to choose the type of race experience you prefer and have trained so hard to complete. Competitors from both categories will start together.

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Itinerary PDF Print E-mail
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At a glance itinerary:

  • OPTIONAL : early arrival day to La Paz, Bolivia
    Afternoon shuttle to Copacabana and host hotel for competitor check in.
    (Tuesday Sept 7, 2010)
  • Day 1 / RECOMMENDED arrival day to La Paz, Bolivia
    (It is mandatory to arrive at least 3 days prior to race start for acclimatization)
    1 morning and 1 afternoon shuttle to Copacabana and host hotel for competitor check in
    (Wednesday Sept 8, 2010)
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Race Details PDF Print E-mail
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  • Total Distance: 160 km
  • Stages: A short prologue on The Island of the Sun and then 4 stages.
  • Terrain: trekking trails and dirt paths within the Cordillera Real
    (route elevations of between 2800 - 5100 meters)

2 categories:

Self-Sufficient Stage Run: (A prologue and then 4 stages for total of 160km for runners, trekkers and expeditioners. There will be 3 set mountain camps.

Non-Stop Ultra Run: Teams of 2 (160 k for ultra runners, mountain runners, fast packers, sky runners and true runners. They will have one drop box about 1/2 the way on route for re-supply) Runners will need to carry some essential items for safety and will have limited race support on course as they attempt to be the fastest to the finish line at the mountain village of Sorata.

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Registration PDF Print E-mail
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Due to logistical considerations space is limited to the first 80 registered runners.

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Competitors:

  • Early Registration: $1799.00
    (until first 30 registered runners in either category or until September 31, 2009)
    Secure a race bib with a $500.00 deposit.
  • Registration Price: $2350.00
    (after 30 confirmed registrations or after October 1st 2009)
  • Late Registration:
    (After July 1st, 2010): $2650.00

Guests:

  • Registration Price: $1799.00
    (limit of 30 guests)
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Route PDF Print E-mail
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  • Prologue – Island of the Sun (8 km)
  • Race Stage 1 - Potosi – Lake Chari Khota (28 km)
  • Race Stage 2 - Lake Chari Khota – Estancia Lloco Loconi (55 km)
  • Race Stage 3 - Estancia Lloco Loconi – Cocoyo (38 km)
  • Race Stage 4 - Cocoyo - Sorata (FINISH LINE) (30 km)

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Travel Details PDF Print E-mail
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Quick glimpse and Points of Interest:

Bolivia: Only superlatives do it justice. It’s the hemisphere’s highest, most isolated and most rugged nation. It’s among the earth’s coldest, warmest, windiest and steamiest spots. It boasts the driest, saltiest and swampiest natural landscapes in the world.

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