Ultra Trail Bogotá is a 80km ultra marathon in Bogotá, Colombia. Distance: 80km. Elevation: 3,500m D+. Difficulty: challenging (Challenge Rating 46/100). DNF rate: 15%. Time limit: 18h. Surface: trail. Established 2018.
Ultra Trail Bogotá
Bogotá, Cundinamarca, Colombia
"80km above Bogotá through páramo grasslands at 3,600m."
Score Breakdown
Based on distance, vertical gain per km, terrain difficulty, weather extremes, historical DNF rate, and race format.
A mountain ultra through Colombia's Eastern Cordillera above Bogotá.
The Course
An urban-to-mountain ultra starting from Bogotá — Colombia's capital at 2,640m altitude — and climbing into the Andean páramo, the unique high-altitude grassland ecosystem found only above 3,000m in tropical South America. The route ascends through eucalyptus plantations, native polylepis forest, and into the cloud-wrapped páramo where frailejones (giant rosette plants found nowhere else on earth) dot the landscape. The transition from an 8-million-person metropolis to genuine mountain wilderness within kilometres is the race's defining experience.
mountainous
loop
6
3,600m
Runner Experience
Standard aid station support with food, drinks, and basic medical assistance at regular intervals.
Post-race gathering with awards, food, and shared stories. The ultra community spirit is strong at Ultra Trail Bogotá.
Experience ratings are based on runner reports, race reviews, community feedback, and editorial assessment. Scenery reflects the visual quality of the course. Organization covers aid stations, logistics, and communication. Community measures the atmosphere, inclusivity, and camaraderie among runners.
Race Day Weather
10°C
2° – 18°
65%
30%
Colombian Andes — cool at altitude, unpredictable weather.
Stats & Records
2018
180
13:00:00
25%
Entry
COP 350000
August
months
Lore & Trivia
Ultra Trail Bogotá starts from Colombia's capital — a city at 2,640m elevation — and climbs into the Andean páramo, the unique high-altitude grassland ecosystem found only in tropical South America. Running from a metropolis of 8 million people into genuine mountain wilderness within kilometres is the defining experience. Colombian trail running's growth has been explosive, driven by a young population, accessible mountains, and the altitude advantage that comes from living at 2,600m.
- ▸ Bogotá sits at 2,640m — runners start pre-acclimatized to altitude.
- ▸ The páramo is a unique high-altitude ecosystem found only in the northern Andes.
- ▸ Spectacled bears and Andean condors inhabit the surrounding mountains.
- ▸ Established in 2018.
- ▸ Total elevation gain: 3500m.
Bogotá sits at 2,640m. The ultra starts in the city and climbs into the Andes. You're running at altitude before you've left town.
Notable Editions
Páramo in the Mist
Dense cloud obscured the páramo section, reducing visibility to metres. Runners navigated through a landscape of ghostly frailejone silhouettes — an experience that participants described as the most otherworldly running they'd ever done.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How long is Ultra Trail Bogotá? +
Ultra Trail Bogotá is a 80km (80km) ultra marathon with 3,500m of elevation gain. The course is loop on trail terrain.
How hard is Ultra Trail Bogotá? +
Ultra Trail Bogotá is rated challenging with a Challenge Rating of 46/100 (Challenging). The DNF rate is 15%. Runners have 18 hours to finish.
What is the weather like at Ultra Trail Bogotá? +
Average temperature is 10°C (range 2°C to 18°C) with 65% humidity and a 30% chance of rain. Colombian Andes — cool at altitude, unpredictable weather.
Are crew and pacers allowed at Ultra Trail Bogotá? +
No crew access is permitted. Pacers are not allowed. Mandatory gear is required.
What is the average finish time for Ultra Trail Bogotá? +
The average finish time is 13:00:00. About 180 runners finish each year. The DNF rate is 15%.
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