ATACAMA CROSSING (CHILE)
250km / 155 mile, 6-Stage Ultramarathon

ULTRALITE (CHILE)

4 - 10 April 2027

427

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RacingThePlanet UltraLite (Chile)

A Unique Seven-Day Footrace Experience

Embark on an extraordinary ultramarathon journey with UltraLite (Chile), a seven-day footrace designed for those who seek the challenge of an ultramarathon but with a more flexible format. Held alongside the Atacama Crossing, a seven-day, self-supported, 250km footrace, UltraLite (Chile) offers adventure, endurance, and community—all in an awe-inspiring setting.

Race Format

Participants have the option to run 10 or 20 kilometers per day, and can complete up to 125km over seven days.

• You generally start at either Checkpoint 2 or 3, and finish at Camp. However, some days you may start at Camp and finish at Checkpoint 1 or 2.
• You are transported to the start point or from the finish point, as relevant.
• You may skip a stage if needed.
• On The Long March you can complete up to half the distance—generally a maximum of 40km.
• You must complete the final Stage 6, which is around 10km.
• Completing at least 50 kilometers earns you a finisher’s medal.

Equipment & Logistics

UltraLite competitors must bring the same gear list as the full RacingThePlanet ultramarathoners, but you can choose to have your camp equipment transported from Camp to Camp, making it easier for you to focus on the run.

• Your Camp bag must not exceed 60 liters in size.
• You must carry emergency gear during the race.
o Generally, this is a 10-20 liter backpack weighing about 5kg.

Campsite & Accommodation

UltraLite (Chile) participants will stay at the same campsite as regular RacingThePlanet ultramarathoners. However, you have separate tents shared with other UltraLite competitors, fostering camaraderie and shared experiences.

Eligibility

• Minimum age: 18 years old.
• No upper age limit—challenge yourself at any stage of life!

Location

Chile

The host town is San Pedro de Atacama and you race through the Atacama Desert. Race alongside one of RacingThePlanet’s legendary ultramarathons, through magnificent salt flats, down huge sand dunes and sleep under glittering night skies in the driest place on earth.