Event Information

 San Pedro de Atacama, Chile
24 September 2023

Atacama Crossing by RacingThePlanet 2023

The Atacama Crossing is a 7-day, 250 km / 155 mile footrace that takes place in the incredible Atacama Desert of Chile. Through the seven days, competitors traverse through salt flats, massive sand dunes, icy cold slot canyons, river crossings, and experience starry nights while in the foothills of the Andes mountains as they complete the 250-kilom

Atacama Crossing (Chile)

ITRA Points
Mountain Level
  -
Finisher Level
  300
National League
-

Course details

 Race Date: 2023/09/24
 Start Time: 06:00:00
 Participation: Solo
 Distance: 250.00
 Elevation Gain: +2931
 Elevation Loss: -3667
 Time Limit: 74:0:0
 Number of Aid Stations: 23
 Number of Participants: 200
 
 

About the Race

The Atacama Crossing is a 7-day, 250 km / 155 mile footrace that takes place in the incredible Atacama Desert of Chile. Through the seven days, competitors traverse through salt flats, massive sand dunes, icy cold slot canyons, river crossings, and experience starry nights while in the foothills of the Andes mountains as they complete the 250-kilometer / 155-mile course. The race goes through the Salar de Atacama, Moon Valley and Valle de la Muerte, and finally ends in the Town Square of the adobe-like village of San Pedro de Atacama.