Ultra Trail Torres del Paine, an extreme adventure in Patagonia

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Chile Travel - It will take place on September 26th 2014, and this first version of the Ultra Trail Torres del Paine will present distances of 42 km and 67 km.  This event is a day prior to the Patagonian International Marathon.
 
Submerged in the vast beauty of the Torres del Paine National Park, the semiautonomous race has been set for September 26th 2014, just a day before the Patagonian International Marathon.  With distances of 42 km and 67 km, the Trail Route will be conducted through forests, rocks, valleys and prairies with amazing views of snow covered mountains, glaciers, and the unique fauna of the region.
 
The Torres del Paine National Park is an official World Biosphere Reserve by UNESCO located in the Chilean Patagonia in the southernmost region of the country.  With the Ultra Trail taking place in the majestic and demanding surroundings of the National Park, the race aspires to bring forth both, a unique experience and a great challenge to keep the Ultra Trail spirit alive.  The Ultra Trail Torres del Paine is the first official event authorized by the CONAF, and will set the first step to what may be a series of Trail Running events in this magnificent National Park.
 
“After a long race at the Patagonian Expedition Race and the Patagonian International Marathon, we will continue to develop international events that consist of unique life experiences.  Our new event, Ultra Trail Torres del Paine, will open a door for racers from all over the globe to come and enjoy running through fascinating places situated in the extreme southern part of the world.” the event director, Stjepan Pavicic, explains.  “Additionally, we continue by helping local communities of the region in developing sustainable and area conservation projects.”
 
Technically comparable to Cross-Country Running, Trail Running is mainly carried out in mountainous terrain.  Globally known through events such as Ultra-Trail France du Mont Blanc, Ultra-Trail Japan Mount Fuji, Ultra Trail Italia Lavaredo, in Spain the North Face® Transgrancanaria, in Morocco the Marathon des Sables, in Australia The North Face 100 or in USA Western States 100 Mile Endurance Run; the extreme version of Trail Running is the materialization of the most difficult and psychologically demanding races.
The inscription to this event may be done through the following website: www.ultratrailtorresdelpaine.com/registration  
 
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