Atacama Crossing by RacingThePlanet 2022

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.

Atacama Crossing (Chile) 2022

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Course details

Race Date: 2022/09/25

Start Time: 08:00:00

Participation: Solo

Distance: 250.00

Elevation Gain: +1683

Elevation Loss: -2508

Time Limit: 1680:0:0

Number of Aid Stations: 25

Number of Participants: 150

About the Race

The Atacama Crossing (Chile) 2022 starts on 25 September and is the sixteenth edition of the race. The course of the Atacama Crossing takes competitors across a wide variety of terrain and includes approximately 1,683 meters (5,521 feet) of ascents and 2,508 meters (8,228 feet) of descents over the 7-day race. Starting at just below 3,200 meters (10,500 feet) in the Arcoiris Valley, the race gradually descends over the six stages to finish in the quaint town of San Pedro de Atacama at an elevation of 2,400 meters (7,900 feet). For more information, please visit > www.racingtheplanet.com/atacamacrossing

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