Ultra Paine is a 80km ultra marathon in Torres del Paine, Chile. Distance: 80km. Elevation: 2,800m D+. Difficulty: challenging (Challenge Rating 43/100). DNF rate: 25%. Time limit: 20h. Surface: trail. Established 2013.
Ultra Paine
Torres del Paine, Magallanes, Chile
"80km beneath the granite towers of Patagonia. Wind, glaciers, and one of Earth's most dramatic landscapes."
Run through Torres del Paine National Park — beneath the iconic towers, along glacial lakes, and through Patagonia's wildest terrain.
The Course
A loop through Torres del Paine National Park, one of the most spectacular landscapes on Earth. Runners pass beneath the iconic granite towers, along glacier-fed lakes, and through windswept Patagonian steppe. The terrain is rugged and the weather is famously hostile.
mountainous
loop
5
Runner Experience
Remote course with widely spaced aid points. Runners should be prepared for long unsupported stretches.
A legendary finish line atmosphere. Ultra Paine is a bucket-list race with celebrations that match its reputation.
Race Day Weather
5°C
-3° – 12°
65%
50%
Patagonian spring — cold, wet, and extremely windy. Four seasons in one day is the norm. Wind speeds can exceed 100 km/h.
Stats & Records
2013
200
14:00:00
Entry
USD 350
January
months
Lore & Trivia
Ultra Paine races through Torres del Paine National Park in Chilean Patagonia — the same dramatic landscape of granite towers, glaciers, and turquoise lakes as the full Torres del Paine ultra but in a shorter format. The wind is the defining feature: Patagonian gusts regularly exceed 100km/h, strong enough to halt forward progress on exposed passes.
- ▸ Torres del Paine was voted the 8th Wonder of the World by VirtualTourist.com readers.
- ▸ The famous granite towers that give the park its name rise over 2,500m from the Patagonian steppe.
- ▸ Wind is the defining feature — runners have been literally lifted off their feet on exposed sections.
- ▸ The park is home to guanacos, pumas, condors, and other Patagonian wildlife.
- ▸ Established in 2013.
Torres del Paine's wind is not weather — it's a character in the race. It has opinions about your pace.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How long is Ultra Paine? +
Ultra Paine is a 80km (80km) ultra marathon with 2,800m of elevation gain. The course is loop on trail terrain.
How hard is Ultra Paine? +
Ultra Paine is rated challenging with a Challenge Rating of 43/100 (Challenging). The DNF rate is 25%. Runners have 20 hours to finish.
What is the weather like at Ultra Paine? +
Average temperature is 5°C (range -3°C to 12°C) with 65% humidity and a 50% chance of rain. Patagonian spring — cold, wet, and extremely windy. Four seasons in one day is the norm. Wind speeds can exceed 100 km/h.
Are crew and pacers allowed at Ultra Paine? +
No crew access is permitted. Pacers are not allowed. Mandatory gear is required.
What is the average finish time for Ultra Paine? +
The average finish time is 14:00:00. About 200 runners finish each year. The DNF rate is 25%.
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