Desert Challenge Paracas Ultra Trail

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Jul 20, 2018 at 5:00 PM

Oasis of Huacachina

Ica

Peru

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Entry Fee $155
(Lowest or Early Registration)

Entry Fee 2 $190
(Highest or Late Registration)

Prize Money: no

Distance(s):

100K
25K

Type: Trail

Participant Limit: 200

Percent of the course on un-paved trails: 100%

First Year of the Event: 2013

Description: The desert of Ica, in the southern coast of Peru, is the scene of the ultra trail marathon "PERU 8MIL DESERT CHALLENGE", the pedestrian race also known as "The Walking Dakar", which will run on July 20 and 21st, 2018. For its 6th edition, competitors in the categories of 100 K and 25 K, will follow the route from the Oasis of Huacachina, near the town of Ica, to the Center of Interpretation of the National Reserve of Paracas on the Pacific coast.