Cayambe Trail 2027 - 44.77K

The race is held in the Ecuadorian Andes around the Cayambe volcano, in the Cayambe area of Pichincha province. The official listing gives the location simply as Cayambe, Ecuador, so plan your travel around that town and the surrounding highlands.

The organisers describe the event as designed for both beginner and advanced runners, so newcomers to mountain racing are welcome. Even so, the long course covers 44.77 km with over 2,000 m of climbing at altitude, so build a proper training block for the distance and the terrain before race day.

ITRA lists a mountain level for the course, which reflects how demanding the profile and terrain are, and a finisher level, which represents the performance value of completing the race. The Cayambe Trail long course is listed with a mountain level of 6 and a finisher level of 380, which places it among the tougher mountain events in the region.

Conditions around the Cayambe volcano change quickly and the course spends long stretches on remote high ground. Carry enough fluid and food for the sections between aid stations, pack a weatherproof layer and a warm layer for the exposed climbs, and take a fully charged phone plus any emergency items the organiser lists for the event.

Supporters can generally see runners at the start and finish area and at the aid stations that are reachable by road. Much of the route crosses remote mountain terrain, so anyone following the race should plan their day around the published course information and allow plenty of travel time.