The markup will be schematized to be able to advance well guided and fast, but without neglecting the natural environment, accompanying the classic sidewalk of pircas (pyramid of stones), flags readable from afar and signs with arrows or descriptions (Comodoro Ultra Trail ).

Runners know that running with the scene of the nature background and penetrating wild landscapes full of color, it has a very different flavor to street or urban racing. Thanks to these incomparable experiences, the skills of track oh adventure show strong growth in recent years, both due to the appearance of new circuits and the large influx of riders.

In this context, this Sunday February 19, the first edition of Comodoro Ultra Trail: Red Rock Challengea new running competition in a unique setting: the Protected Natural Space of the Rocas Coloradas, a landscape that offers extreme views between the patagonian steppe and the coast of Argentina Sea

The proposal proposes four circuits: 80k, 42k, 21k and 10k. The four distance formats penetrate 100% into the protected space, alternating kilometers of 4×4 tracks, trails, part of the Beaches of the Argentine Sea with possible observation of Whalesdried up rivers and canyons depths and the ascent to the top of the Peak of Salamanca from 600 meters above sea level to just 3.5 km in a straight line.

As in any trail challenge, runners will face three variables to consider: distance, altimetry and type of surface (Comodoro Turismo)
As in any trail challenge, runners will face three variables to consider: distance, altimetry and type of surface (Comodoro Turismo)

colored rocks It is an almost untouched paradise that is characterized by its extreme natural beauty and archaeological value. It combines flat plateaus and terraces, desert aridity and the vastness of the sea. It brings together a great diversity of coastal vegetation and fauna, a petrified forest with remains of conifer trunks over 50 million years old and the presence of Paleocene palm remains and a colony of sea lions.

The protected area covers a continental area of ​​587 km2 and covers a marine area of ​​352 km. The area also includes the Lunar Valley, the Meteorite Mount and valuable anthropological and cultural resources. Its thick reddish textures, combined with the greenish blue of the sea, create an extraordinary color palette.

The start and finish of all distances will have access to the Protected Natural Area of ​​Rocas Coloradas (ANPRC) a few meters from the beach and the sea, with an excellent view of the Tómbola islet.

The proposal offers four circuits: 80k, 42k, 21k and 10k in competition mode and a distance of 5k for beginners
The proposal offers four circuits: 80k, 42k, 21k and 10k in competition mode and a distance of 5k for beginners

Start times will be for the 80k at 5:30 a.m. and an estimated duration of the race should be between 7 and 15 hours, the 42K will start at 5:40 a.m., the 21K at 9 a.m. and the 10K at 9:10 a.m. Additionally, there is a distance recreational 5k which will start at 9:45 am and which can be done by running or walking.

This new mountain race organized by the TMX team with the support of the Comodoro Turismo entity will take place during the long carnival weekend and coincides with the celebrations of the 122 years of the founding of the city of Comodoro Rivadavia, for which the competition will take place be accompanied by several days of live performances and outdoor activities for the celebrations.

This weekend, the runners and the rest of the tourists will be able to enjoy the shows of Nahuel Pennissi with Soledad Pastorutti on Saturday 18; on Sunday 19 it will be the turn of Ahyre and Rombai; Monday 20, by Mike Chouhy; Tuesday 21, Lady Tango; on Wednesday 22, María Becerra will perform; and finally on February 23 the group Los Palmeras will close the festivities with La Portuaria.

Departures and arrivals will be set up in wild places, for which a large deployment of structures will be put in place to assist runners (courtesy Comodoro Turismo)
Departures and arrivals will be set up in wild places, for which a large deployment of structures will be put in place to assist runners (courtesy Comodoro Turismo)

Both the departures and the arrivals of Comodoro Ultra Trail: Red Rock Challenge They will be armed in wild places, for which a large deployment of structures will be put in place to assist the runners.

There will also be the assembly of important PAS (Food and Sanitary Stations) with isotonic drinks, natural and dried fruits, drinks and hot meals.

The markup will be schematized to be able to advance well guided and fast, but without neglecting the natural environment, accompanying the classic sidewalk of pircas (pyramid of stones), flags readable from afar and signs with arrows or descriptions.

Registration is open and those who want to participate can consult here

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