South America

Patagonia Running Festival Marathon

3rd May 2025

4.8 (487 Reviews)

From 5 Nights

At the southern tip of South America lies Patagonia, a remote and rugged wonderland that will leave you breathless. This stunning landscape offers a unique opportunity to disconnect from the world and reconnect with nature’s grandeur.

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Race Through Patagonia’s Autumn Wonders in Torres del Paine

This event includes multiple race types

10K & Half Marathon, Half Marathon, Ultra

After five successful years, our Patagonia Running Festival is moving to May to embrace the region’s beautiful autumn season. While the winds are calmer than in September, there’s always a chance for a breezy race day.

Marathon Tours & Travel proudly partners with The Massif®, a family business dedicated to preserving the natural heritage of Torres del Paine. Our event offers an exceptional adventure for global runners, with race distances including the Ultra 50K, Marathon, Half-Marathon, 10K, and 5K. Finish your race at the beautiful Hotel Rio Serrano & Spa and celebrate your achievement at our post-race party!

With feedback from previous participants, we’ve fine-tuned this experience to offer the best of Patagonia. The turquoise lakes, stunning glaciers, and towering granite peaks make this landscape a true eighth wonder of the world.

Important

Event Information

Key Information

Event Date:

3rd May 2025

Event Date:

3rd May 2025

Location:

Torres del Paine National Park

Race Times

(Times subject to change)

Ultra 50K:

8:00am

Marathon:

8:45am

Half-Marathon:

9:00am

10K:

9:30am

5K:

10:00am

The Course

A point to point course located primarily in Torres del Paine National Park. Runners will exit the park with 3K remaining to our shared Finish Line for all distances, which is located at Rio Serrano Hotel and Spa (our hotel) located in Villa Serrano. The routes will follow park roads that are packed gravel, curves and changing slopes. The altitude along the route ranges from 21 to 260 meters (75 – 850 feet) above sea level.

Please find the Patagonia Race Route and Elevation Chart here.

The Temperature

The Fall Patagonia climate is variable and unpredictable. Expect temperatures to range from 34F to 55F degrees. May winds are generally not as strong as Patagonian spring winds but don’t be surprised if you do experience the Patagonian winds on race day. Light rain is also a possibility. Therefore, you should come prepared for everything.

Entry Fee

All tour packages include your race fee, transportation to the start, a race t-shirt, finishers medal and finish festival. Your entry is guaranteed after receipt of a completed tour application form and deposit.

Time Limit

The Ultra & Marathon course time limit is (8) hours. The time limit for the Half-Marathon is (7) hours and 10K is (6) hours.

For more information visit the Patagonia Running Festival website.

Travel Packages

Experience it your way

We offer three package options with a guaranteed race entry. All our packages include your accommodation in Patagonia at the Hotel Rio Serrano & Spa. Each package is “all-inclusive” and offers daily excursions including trekking, boating, horseback riding and climbing options so you can explore this UNESCO World Biosphere Reserve on the non-race days.

All packages include the following features in Patagonia:

Round trip transfer at set time(s) with bilingual guide from Punta Arenas airport and Hotel Río Serrano
Five (5) nights at the Hotel Rio Serrano and Spa – the Official Finish Line Hotel
All hotel accommodations
WiFi in rooms and common areas
Transfer to the beginning of the race

Round trip transfer at set time(s) with bilingual guide from Punta Arenas airport and Hotel Río Serrano
Five (5) nights at the Hotel Rio Serrano and Spa – the Official Finish Line Hotel
All hotel accommodations
WiFi in rooms and common areas
Transfer to the beginning of the race

Full Day Excursions

Paine Massif

Mountain Trek

Paine Massif

Mountain Trek

Paine Massif

Mountain Trek

Paine Massif

Mountain Trek

Paine Massif

Mountain Trek

Paine Massif

Mountain Trek

People running across a highland landscape

Package 1

Experience Patagonia

5 Nights | May 1st – 6th 2025

Trip Overview

We offer three package options with a guaranteed race entry. All our packages include your accommodation in Patagonia at the Hotel Rio Serrano & Spa. Each package is “all-inclusive” and offers daily excursions including trekking, boating, horseback riding and climbing options so you can explore this UNESCO World Biosphere Reserve on the non-race days.