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Patagonia Marathon Itinerary Overview
- Fri, 07 Sept : Transfer from Punta Arenas to Puerto Natales hotel.
- Sat, 08 Sept : Transfer from Puerto Natales to starting point of the marathon, transfer to Ecocamp
- Sun, 09 Sept : Choose between a trek to Paine Hill or a Nature Walk
- Mon, 10 Sept : Choose between a trek to Base of the Towers, or a Nature Walk to Laguna Azul.
- Tues, 11 Sept : Leave Torres del Paine National Park to Punta Arenas Airport
Patagonia Marathon
For an unforgettable marathon experience, come to one of the most majestic places on Earth with Eclipse Travel to Patagonia. In late September each year the Patagonian International Marathon takes place in Torres del Paine National Park, Chile.
As Australia’s official partner with the organiser NIGSA Events and specialists in South America, Eclipse Travel will organise your trip to comfortably get you to and from Patagonia in relaxed and trouble free travel with some recommendations to visit some of the breathtaking scenery and destinations nearby. We know first-hand all the properties within Torres del Paine National Park and can arrange all of your transport to / from the event and any other destinations you would like visit in South America while on your journey.
Travel packages including flights can be arranged in 3, 4 or 5 star style so just let us know what you prefer and we can do the rest. The Patagonia Marathon is held in the freshest air in the world, within the spectacular peaks and glaciers of Torres del Paine National Park. Marathons do not get any better!
Patagonian Marathon information:
On September 8th, runners from around the world will be flocking to beautiful southern Chile to participate in the 7th annual Patagonian International Marathon, running to raise awareness for the preservation of Chilean Patagonia.
The race route has magical and breathtaking landscapes. Mountains of granite and ice rise more than 2,500 meters above the race route. Multi-coloured lakes and wildlife are abundant which include condors, guanacos, foxes, huemul, pumas and rhea, among others. The surface of the race route is a winding gravel road.
Another important factor that marks the character of the event is high likelihood of strong winds.

2018 Dates
DAY 1: ARRIVAL, THE PATAGONIAN ADVENTURE STARTS
DAY 2: INTERNATIONAL PATAGONIA MARATHON – COMPETITION DAY
- An evening with Dinner and overnight at Ecocamp Patagonia.
DAY 3 AND 4: DISCOVER TORRES DEL PAINE
Nature Walk to Laguna Azul: On our way to Laguna Azul we will have the chance to enjoy some marvellous views of the famous Torres, as well as passing through the Pampa Guanaco, where we will be lucky enough not only to spot many elegant guanacos but also to hop out of the van and walk amongst them. After soaking up these beautiful surroundings, we will continue our drive to Laguna Azul, where a picnic lunch will have been prepared for us! We will enjoy our picnic lunch looking out over the lake, with a view of the three granite towers in the distance. After lunch, we will walk south to Macho Cañon, where we can observe the typical fauna of the Torres del Paine National Park, including more guanaco herds. From here we will jump into our van again, heading back to the EcoCamp in time for cocktail hour.
Trek to Base of the Towers: After a hearty breakfast we set off from Ecocamp towards Hostería Las Torres and join the uphill path to Ascencio Valley on the Tower’s eastern face. Dry mountain spots, beech forests and small rivers line the scenic walk towards the valley. Our big challenge comes as we climb the steep moraine, a mass of boulders leading us towards one of the world’s most famous views overlooking the Towers. The famous Torres del Paine (2,900 m/ 9,400 ft) consist of three gigantic granite monoliths, the remains of a great cirque sheared away by the forces of glacial ice. After an uphill slog, the Towers eventually come into full view, rising majestically before us, with the glacial lake visible below. Is there any better place in the world to have lunch? After feasting on the view and our picnic, we backtrack along the same trail through Ascencio Valley and return to EcoCamp.
DAY 5: DEPARTURE DAY
5 Day / 4 night package includes (based on twin share):
Starting from USD$1,123.55 per person
PIM 2018 | 10K | 21K | 42K | |
Distance (km) | 10.5 | 21.8 | 42.3 | |
Distance (M) | 6.5 | 13.5 | 26.3 | |
Ascent + | 170m | 460m | 700m | |
Descent – | 280m | 555m | 730m | |
Maximum Altitude | 130 masl | 250 masl | 250 masl | |
Maximum Race Time | T.B.D. | T.B.D. | T.B.D. | |
Starting Time | T.B.D. | T.B.D. | T.B.D. | |
Starting Line | Mirador Cuernos Route Y-290, Km 58 | Botadero Rocas: Ruta Y-290, Km 47 | Cruce Bahía El Bote Ruta Y-200, Km 27 | |
Finish Line | Hotel Río Serrano | Hotel Río Serrano | Hotel Río Serrano | |
Aid Stations (PAS)* | 3 | 5 | 8 | |
Final Bag | 1 | 1 | 1 | |
Mandatory Air Rescue Insurance | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
* The Starting Line and Finish Line are both considered as a PAS. |

