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Trail running races in South America
Compare trail running races across South America and choose where to compete next. Compare 19 upcoming events by date and location. Open a race guide for the course, recorded editions and official entry information where available.
Upcoming running events include 10K races, 20K races, 5K races, 12K races, 15K races and 25K races.
Events to explore include Desafío La Sepultura, Fundo Huemul Trail Race and Payé Guazú Trail Run.
Narrow your search to Chile, Argentina and Uruguay, or browse the other locations below.
31 listed events · 19 with upcoming dates
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19 matching events, earliest date first. Entry availability is shown separately.
Desafío La Sepultura
CHISan Vicente de Tagua Tagua, O’Higgins
Desafío La Sepultura in San Vicente de Tagua Tagua, Chile.
· 10K / 20K / 5K
Race details, entry and past editions →Entry information ↗Fundo Huemul Trail Race
CHITeno, Maule
Fundo Huemul Trail Race: running in Teno, Chile.
· 10K / 20K
Race details, entry and past editions →Entry information ↗Payé Guazú Trail Run
ARGColonia Carolina, Corrientes
Payé Guazú Trail Run: trail running in Colonia Carolina.
· 0.4K / 0.8K / 1.2K
Race details, entry and past editions →Entry information ↗Artemisa Trail
URUAguas Blancas, Lavalleja
Artemisa Trail in Aguas Blancas, Uruguay.
· 9K
Race details, entry and past editions →Entry information ↗Iberá Oñaní
ARGConcepción del Yaguareté Corá, Corrientes
Iberá Oñaní in Concepción del Yaguareté Corá, Argentina.
· 10K / 24K / 5K
Race details, entry and past editions →Entry information ↗Trail Cross Curepto
CHICurepto, Maule
Trail Cross Curepto in Curepto, Chile.
· 10K / 15K / 20K / 5K
Race details, entry and past editions →Entry information ↗Carrera del Viento — Parque Eólico Carapé
URUMaldonado
Carrera del Viento — Parque Eólico Carapé in Maldonado, Uruguay.
· 10K / 21K
Race details, entry and past editions →Entry information ↗Patagonia BARILOCHE by UTMB
ARGBARILOCHE, Patagonia Argentina
Patagonia BARILOCHE by UTMB — an official UTMB World Series Event.
· 131K / 35K / 57.5K · Entry closed
Race details, entry and past editions →Desafío Pittamiglio
URULas Flores, Maldonado
Desafío Pittamiglio in Las Flores, Uruguay.
· 14K / 20K / 8K
Race details, entry and past editions →Entry information ↗Rural Trail Esquina
ARGEsquina, Corrientes
Rural Trail Esquina: trail running in Esquina.
· 10K / 21K / 5K
Race details, entry and past editions →Entry information ↗Lleu Lleu Trail Running
CHITirúa, Biobío
Lleu Lleu Trail Running in Tirúa, Chile.
· 15K / 7K
Race details, entry and past editions →Entry information ↗Trail Running Desafío La Gloria
CHIPeumo, O’Higgins
Trail Running Desafío La Gloria in Peumo, Chile.
· 12K / 18.6K / 4K / 8.5K
Race details, entry and past editions →Entry information ↗Trail Gaucho Gil
ARGMercedes, Corrientes
Trail Gaucho Gil in Mercedes, Argentina.
· 12K / 7K
Race details, entry and past editions →Entry information ↗Legendarios Trail Pozos Azules
URU
Legendarios Trail Pozos Azules in Estancia Pozos Azules, Uruguay.
· 16K / 9K
Race details, entry and past editions →Entry information ↗Kraken Trail Run
CHILicantén, Maule
Kraken Trail Run in Licantén, Chile.
· 15K / 30K / 5K
Race details, entry and past editions →Entry information ↗Futangue Challenge
CHILago Ranco, Los Ríos
Futangue Challenge in Lago Ranco, Chile.
· 10K / 21K / 2K / 42K / 5K
Race details, entry and past editions →Entry information ↗Torrencial Chile by UTMB
CHIValdivia, Chile
Torrencial Chile by UTMB — an official UTMB World Series Event.
· 101K
Race details, entry and past editions →Entry information ↗Quito Trail Ecuador by UTMB®
ECUQuito
Quito Trail Ecuador by UTMB® — an official UTMB World Series Event.
· 31K / 53K / 76K · Status TBC
Race details, entry and past editions →Paraty Brazil by UTMB
BRAParaty
Paraty Brazil by UTMB — an official UTMB World Series Event.
· 101K · Status TBC
Race details, entry and past editions →Race archive
Past races and previous editions
Looking back at a race? Browse the guides below for recorded editions. This section also includes events awaiting a new date and cancelled editions. Previous editions of races in the upcoming calendar are available through their race guides above.
Christ the Redeemer Half Marathon
BRARio de Janeiro
Christ the Redeemer Half Marathon in Rio de Janeiro.
Next date not listed
Race guide and recorded editions →Cross Trail Running Montes
URUMontes, Canelones
Cross Trail Running Montes in Montes, Uruguay.
Next date not listed
Race guide and recorded editions →Desafío Columpio de los Deseos
CHISan Rosendo, Biobío
Desafío Columpio de los Deseos in San Rosendo, Chile.
Next date not listed
Race guide and recorded editions →Desafío Olivari Trail
ARGVilla Olivari, Corrientes
Desafío Olivari Trail: trail running in Villa Olivari.
Next date not listed
Race guide and recorded editions →Huellelhue Trail Challenge
CHIValdivia, Los Ríos
Huellelhue Trail Challenge in Valdivia, Chile.
Next date not listed
Race guide and recorded editions →Invictus Race
URUPiriapolis
Invictus Race: running in Piriapolis, Uruguay.
Next date not listed
Race guide and recorded editions →Choosing a race in South America
The unfiltered upcoming calendar includes events in Aguas Blancas (1), BARILOCHE, Patagonia Argentina (1), Colonia Carolina (1). Use the town filter to compare locations, then check the race guide for the start venue and organiser’s travel information.
Questions about trail running races in South America
Which trail running races are coming up in South America?
Desafío La Sepultura is listed for 24 October 2026. Fundo Huemul Trail Race is listed for 31 October 2026. Payé Guazú Trail Run is listed for 7 November 2026. Check the race guide and organiser’s latest information before making plans.
What running distances are listed in South America?
Look for 10K races, 20K races, 5K races, 12K races, 15K races and 25K races in the upcoming listings. If an event offers several distances, check the individual race guide to choose the edition and distance you want to enter.
Where can I find race entry details for South America?
Follow the link from the race guide to the organiser or entry provider, where one is available. Check the entry deadline, eligibility and current availability there. A listed race date does not necessarily mean entries are still open.
Why has a race moved out of the upcoming calendar?
Once its listed dates have passed, a race moves to the past-editions view unless another upcoming edition is recorded. Cancelled events also leave the upcoming list. The race guide stays available, and the event returns when a new date is added.