Organiser's Description

** Due to the Coronavirus epidemic, the 2021 event has been postponed to 2022 **

With over 10,000' ft of elevation gain, two high passes (13,000' & 13,800'), and thousands of Inca steps, the Inca Trail Marathon is believed to be the most difficult marathon in the World.

The event begins in Cusco, the archaeological capital of the Americas, at an altitude of 11,150 feet, and follows the ancient Inca trail that leads to the legendary lost city of Machu Picchu - an extraordinary adventure into the history of the grand Inca civilization. Along the way, we pass the intriguing ruins of Inca fortresses, and enjoy the expansive views from the high passes, descending through cloud forest along lush and varied trails to the Sun Gate and Machu Picchu. Also Classic 30k to Machu Picchu event.