Patagonian International Marathon

Edition 11

Punta Arenas, Chile
09 Sep, 2023 (Sat)
Event size: 100 - 999 participants

Trail running

10 km, 21.097 km, 42.195 km

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About the event

Experience a unique running event in Torres del Paine National Park, a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve, in Chilean Patagonia. The Patagonian International Marathon is an annual event that attracts athletes of all levels from all over the world. Take on the standard marathon of 42.195 kilometres (26.219 mi) on unpaved roads while admiring the grand pillars of granite mountains that rise 2,500 meters above the route. There is also the option of a half marathon, of 21.0975 kilometres (13.1094 mi), and a 10K race using parts of the same course. Organized by Racing Patagonia, this event is not just about running, it is about raising awareness for the fragile Patagonian ecosystem. This Punta Arenas-based organization is also responsible for the Patagonian Expedition Race, a competition where up to 20 international co-ed teams of 4 athletes compete by trekking, sea kayaking, orienteering, and mountain biking. Come and be part of this amazing experience and have a story you can call your own! We look forward to seeing you in Patagonia!

Races offered by this event

You have 13 weeks to prepare

Marathon

09 Sep, 2023 (Sat)
Trail running
42.195 km
Race size: 100 - 249 participants
Solo
On site
Trail

10K

09 Sep, 2023 (Sat)
Trail running
10 km
Solo
On site
Trail

21K

09 Sep, 2023 (Sat)
Trail running
21.097 km
Race size: 250 - 499 participants
Solo
On site
Trail

Course details

Course highlights

Patagonian International Marathon® will take place within Torres del Paine National Park, utilizing its vehicular gravel routes, which are characterized by various curves and steep slopes. The race distances are 42K, 21K, and 10K. The entire route presents you with breathtaking scenery, with the best views towards the principal mountains of the park: Cerro Paine Grande, Cuernos del Paine, Cerro Almirante Nieto, and Torres del Paine. The shared finish line for all distances is located a few meters from the Welcome Center at Reserva Las Torres (To be confirmed). The morphology of the terrain is mid-mountain, so the paths are winding, with many curves and changing slopes. The altitudes of the race route vary between 25 - 351 meters above sea level (masl). Paine Grande (3,050 masl) is the highest mountain in the region and is visible from almost everywhere in the race zone. Cuernos del Paine (2,600 masl) and the Towers (Torres del Paine (2,850 masl) are both icons of the National Park and part of the event’s natural setting. The 10K & 21K race distances correspond to different segments of the 42K course.

Start address

Torres del Paine National Park, Chile

Finish address

Torres del Paine National Park, Chile

Route map

route map

What’s included in entry

These are included in your entry
Finisher medal
Event T-shirts
Timing chip (rental)
Drink Stations
Nutrition Stations
Medical Assistance
Bag drop

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Press Release

Krissy Moehl Joins The Patagonian International Marathon Ambassador Program

04 Jun, 2013 (Tue)

American ultra trail runner Krissy Moehl joins the Patagonian International Marathon Ambassador Program. oins group of world-wide ambassadors supporting the race and conservation of Patagonia Punta Arenas, Chile. June 4, 2013. 35-year-old Krissy Moehl, from Boulder, Colorado, USA, has joined the ambassador program for the Patagonian International Marathon. Following the success of last year’s event that attracted nearly 400 runners to Chile’s most-loved National park, NIGSA has further enhanced the event by including a 63k ultramarathon in the program. This will be the most southerly single-day ultra distance event in the world and is already attracting interest and entries from the international distance-running community. Krissy has been trail running competitively throughout the world for more than 10 years and has more than 40 female wins. Her most recent win came last month at the Ultra Trail Mount Fuji (UTMF) in Japan, a 100- mile trail run. When asked what conservation means to her, Moehl replied ‘Doing our part to protect and preserve special places on our planet. From areas that are fragile, amazing ecosystems to rugged untouched mountain tops, it is important to keep these places in their natural state and bring awareness to the positive impacts these places have on our well being as well as the ever evolving planet.’ These beliefs are in tune with the founding principals of NIGSA, the race organizers. NIGSA seeks to promote Patagonia as a unique tourist destination, one that is geared to support responsible, low impact tourism that benefits local people and their communities. The mountains, the people, the language and the desire to explore are what attract Krissy to Patagonia. Krissy will join other renowned runners who have volunteered to be ambassadors for the race. In doing so they will promote awareness of Chilean Patagonia and it’s diverse environment, but also the need to protect all the world’s wild places. In particular, runners will once again support the Reforestemos Patagonia project that aims to plant one million native trees in areas that have become deforested. This is particularly significant for the location of the Patagonian International Marathon in the Torres del Paine National Park, a UNESCO Biosphere reserve, which lost 170,000 km2 of forest in a devastating wildfire in December 2011. This year, for every entry, a tree will be donated to the Reforestemos Patagonia initiative. The course for the ultra-distance event is the brainchild of the Patagonian Expedition Race founder, Stjepan Pavicic, who was born in the region and has dedicated most of his life to promoting sustainable tourism in Chilean Patagonia. ‘By adding the 63km ultramarathon to our existing marathon event’ he recently said ‘we want to show the world that Patagonia is a paradise for endurance athletes from around the globe, a place that will fill them with vivid memories of running in a unique and wild place’.
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Press Release

Rodrigo Canuto Errazuriz joins the Patagonian International Marathon Ambassador Program

10 May, 2013 (Fri)

Chilean ultrarunner Rodrigo Canuto Errazuriz joins the Patagonian International Marathon Ambassador Program. Joins group of world-wide ambassadors supporting the race and conservation of Patagonia. Punta Arenas, Chile. May 6, 2013. 37 year old Rodrigo Errazuriz, from Santiago, Chile, who holds the fastest known time (FKT) for the Torres del Paine “O” and “W” circuit, has joined the ambassador program for the Patagonian International Marathon. Following the success of last year’s event which attracted nearly 400 runners to Chile’s most-loved National park, NIGSA has further enhanced the event by including a 63k Ultramarathon in the program. This will be the most southerly single-day ultra distance event in the world and is already attracting interest and entries from the international distance-running community. Canuto has been trail running competitively throughout the world since 2005 with multiple podium finishes. A goal Errazuriz shares with the Patagonian International Marathon is to expose trail running to Chile and South America. His trail running accomplishments at Western States in California and UTMB in France have certainly helped expose the world to Chilean trail running. When asked what conservation means to him, Errazuriz replied ‘Conservation for me is a lifestyle; it is a habit that should be in our daily lives. Finally we are the ones that educate companies, society and the authorities. If the concern to preserve does not come from us it is not possible to avoid the destruction of our environment.’ These beliefs are in tune with the founding principals of NIGSA, the race organizers. NIGSA seeks to promote Patagonia as a unique tourist destination, one that is geared to support responsible, low impact tourism that benefits local people and their communities. When asked what attracts him to Patagonia, Canuto responded, ‘Patagonia is one of the most spectacular places in the world! Still a virgin terrain, with mountains, lakes, rivers and the best trails to run! It’s still a wild and mystical place’. We could not agree more. Canuto will join other renowned runners who have volunteered to be ambassadors for the race. In doing so they will promote awareness of Chilean Patagonia and it’s diverse environment, but also the need to protect all the world’s wild places. In particular, runners will once again support the Reforestemos Patagonia project that aims to plant one million native trees in areas that have become deforested. This is particularly significant for the location of the Patagonian International Marathon in the Torres del Paine National Park, a UNESCO Biosphere reserve, which lost 170,000 km2 of forest in a devastating wildfire in December 2011. This year, for every entry, a tree will be donated to the Reforestemos Patagonia initiative. The course for the ultra-distance event is the brainchild of the Patagonian Expedition Race founder, Stjepan Pavicic, who was born in the region and has dedicated most of his life to promoting sustainable tourism in Chilean Patagonia. ‘By adding the 63km ultramarathon to our existing marathon event’ he recently said ‘we want to show the world that Patagonia is a paradise for endurance athletes from around the globe, a place that will fill them with vivid memories of running in a unique and wild place.’ About NIGSA: NIGSA (Nómadas International Group SA) is based in Punta Arenas, Chile. With many years experience in the region, NIGSA is internationally known as the organizers of the Patagonian Expedition Race, often referred to as ‘The Last Wild Race’. In addition to its race organization expertise, NIGSA is also involved in logistical support operations, expedition planning, consultancy and local eco-tourism projects. About the Marathon: The Patagonian International Marathon will take place on September 28th, 2013 in the Torres del Paine National Park, a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve since 1978. Runners can choose from the 63km ultramarathon, 42km marathon, 21km half-marathon, and 10km. The event will not only focus attention on Patagonia as a tourist destination, but will also bring direct benefits to conservation in the National Park through its association with the Reforestemos Patagonia project, which aims to plant one million trees in areas which have become deforested. About Rodrigo Errazuriz: Rodrigo Errazuriz was born in Chile and has a love for most all sports. He views sport as ‘The best tool to help approach each day head on.’ Running is his therapy, his way of disconnecting from his day-to-day responsibilities. Running allows time to ‘Think, meditate and solve the simple problems that life puts in the way.’ In February of 2012, Canuto attempted to break the fastest known time (FKT) for the “O” and “W” circuit in Torres del Paine National Park. The record was set in 2007 with a time of 18 hours and 30 minutes. Canuto was successful in his attempt and set a new FKT of 17 hours 38 minutes and 21 seconds! The record still stands. Canuto currently lives in Santiago where he is an outdoor brand executive. Although his life is very busy between work and time spent with his two beautiful girls, he still finds time to run and train.
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