{"id":353,"date":"2023-11-24T16:44:04","date_gmt":"2023-11-24T16:44:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.blue.endurancepatagonia.com\/?page_id=353"},"modified":"2025-03-14T16:18:32","modified_gmt":"2025-03-14T16:18:32","slug":"description","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.ultrafiord.com\/en\/description","title":{"rendered":"Description"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<style>\n#bannerPage {\nbackground-image: url('https:\/\/cdn.racingpatagonia.com\/ufiord\/images\/slideshow5_utf2301waal_DSC9196.jpg') !important;\nbackground-position: 0em 0em;\n}\n#editionTitlez {\ntext-transform: uppercase;\ntext-align: center;\nfont-size: 5em;\ntext-shadow: 0px 0px 2px var(--color-aquatext), 0px 0px 2px var(--color-aquatext), 0px 0px 2px var(--color-aquatext);\nfont-family: 'PressStyleExtra';\n-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;\n-moz-osx-font-smoothing: grayscale !important;\nfont-weight: normal;\nmargin: 0 auto;\nletter-spacing: 6px;\ntext-rendering: geometricPrecision;\nmargin-bottom: -20px;\n}\n#fontDropOne {\n-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;\n-moz-osx-font-smoothing: grayscale !important;\nfont-weight: normal;\nmargin: 0 auto;\ntext-shadow: 1px 0px 1px #0b2847, 1px 1px 1px #0b2847, 1px 1px 1px #0b2847;\ncolor: var(--color-aquatext);\nfont-family: 'PressStyleExtra';\nfont-size: 2.5em;\nletter-spacing: 2px;\ntext-transform: uppercase;\ntext-align: center;\n}\n#fontDropTwo {\n-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;\n-moz-osx-font-smoothing: grayscale !important;\nfont-weight: normal;\nmargin: 0 auto;\ntext-shadow: 1px 0px 0px var(--color-aquatext), 1px 1px 0px var(--color-aquatext), 1px 1px 0px var(--color-aquatext);\ncolor: #0b2847;\nfont-family: 'PressStyleExtra';\nfont-size: 2em;\nletter-spacing: 7px;\ntext-transform: uppercase;\ntext-align: center;\ntext-rendering: geometricPrecision;\n}\n.registered {\nfont-size: 15px;\nposition: relative;\ntop: -45px;\ntext-shadow: none !important;\ncolor: #0c5086;\nfont-family:KeepCalm;\nleft: -4px;\n}\n.textDropOne {\nfont-size: 8px;\nposition: relative;\ntop: -3px;\nletter-spacing: 1px;\nmargin: 0px;\nwhite-space: pre-line;\ntext-shadow: 1px 1px 1px #000;\nfont-family: 'KeepCalm';\ntext-transform: uppercase;\nline-height: 150%;\n}\n.entry table td {\nvertical-align: middle !important; \nborder: 1px solid #fff !important;\n}\ntable {\nborder-collapse: initial;\n}\n.ufTrademark {\nposition: relative;\ntop: 4px;\n}\n.titleFontzContainer {\nmargin: 30px 0px 0px 0px;\n}\n.fontz {\nmargin: 0px 20px 10px 20px;\n}\n.tableFiord {\nbackground-color: #c2cdd9;\ncolor: #0b2847;\ntext-shadow: 1px 1px 1px #fff;\nletter-spacing: 1px;\nfont-family: 'PressStyleExtra';\nfont-weight: normal;\n-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;\n-moz-osx-font-smoothing: grayscale !important;\ntext-rendering: geometricPrecision;\nfont-size: 2.5em;\nvertical-align: middle;\npadding: 7px !important;\nline-height: 100%;\n}\n.tableStylingz {\ndisplay: table;\ntext-shadow: none;\nmargin: 0 auto !important;\n}\n.noteInclude {\nfont-size:12px;\nbackground-color:#c2cdd9;\ncolor:#0b2847;\ntext-shadow: none;\n}\n.primeroColumnz, .segundoColumnz {\ntext-transform: initial;\nfont-size: 15px;\n}\n.terceroColumnz {\ntext-transform: initial;\n}\n.distanceHeader {\nfont-size: 1.5em;\n}\n.scrollTable {\nwidth:100%;\nheight:100%;\n}\n@media screen and (max-width: 736px) {\n.scrollTable {\noverflow: scroll;\n}\n#bannerPage {\nbackground-position: 29%;\n}\n}\n@media screen and (max-width: 480px) { \n.scrollTable {\noverflow: scroll;\n}\n.fontz {\ntext-align: left;\n}\n}\n@media screen and (max-width: 480px) and (orientation: portrait) {\n.scrollTable {\noverflow: scroll;\n}\n#bannerPage {\nbackground-position: 29%;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div>\n<div style=\"margin:50px 0px;\">\n<h2 id=\"editionTitlez\">ultra fiord<span class=\"registered\">\u00ae<\/span><\/h2>\n<h3 id=\"fontDropOne\">16K <sup style=\"position:relative;top:14px;\">&#8210;<\/sup> 30K <sup style=\"position:relative;top:14px;\">&#8210;<\/sup> 42K <sup style=\"position:relative;top:14px;\">&#8210;<\/sup> 55K<\/h3>\n<h4 id=\"fontDropTwo\">Next Edition <sup style=\"position:relative;top:14px;\">&#8210;<\/sup> WILL BE ANNOUNCED WHEN CONFIRMED<\/h4>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"fontz\">The eighth edition of Ultra Fiord<sup class=\"ufTrademark\">\u00ae<\/sup> will be announced when confirmed. We will return for the third time to run in the middle of summer in Patagonia. Compared to the first editions, which took place in April (Fall in Patagonia), we will expect warmer temperatures, less chance of precipitation, maybe a bit more wind, and days with much more sunlight. We still must be prepared for everything! <\/p>\n<p class=\"fontz\">The race routes are located in the same wild area that has marked the character of Ultra Fiord<sup class=\"ufTrademark\">\u00ae<\/sup> since its first edition. Some race segments still remain, but the new model that began in 2022 allows us to access additional lookouts with amazing panoramic views. The race distances for this new summer edition will be: 55K, 42K, 30K &#038; 16K. <u>Previous experience in the mountains is required for all race distances.<\/u><\/p>\n<p class=\"fontz\">PUERTO NATALES is the <strong>base city<\/strong> for Ultra Fiord<sup class=\"ufTrademark\">\u00ae<\/sup>. In the days leading up to the race, the city will serve as the base for kit pick-up and center of operations &#038; information for the event. In addition, the official buses will leave to the Starting Lines from the city and return here from the Finish Line as well.<\/p>\n<p class=\"fontz\">Before registering for Ultra Fiord<sup class=\"ufTrademark\">\u00ae<\/sup> it is your responsibility to review the General Rules &#038; Regulations, in addition to the map and elevation profile. We invite your to explore the photo galleries from previous editions in order to have a better idea for choosing your race distance, selecting your clothing and planning your trip.<\/p>\n<div class=\"titleFontzContainer marginBottomz\">\n<h2 class=\"titleFontz\">LOCATION<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"fontz\">The event will be held in the Province of Ultima Esperanza (Last Hope), Magellan and Chilean Antarctica Region. The region\u2019s capital is Punta Arenas; however, the closest town and logistics center to the course is Puerto Natales (Lat. 51\u00ba 44`S), which is 250km away from Punta Arenas.<\/p>\n<div class=\"titleFontzContainer marginBottomz\">\n<h2 class=\"titleFontz\">METEOROLOGY<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"fontz\">For Ultra Fiord<sup class=\"ufTrademark\">\u00ae<\/sup>, the meteorological conditions drastically dictate the level of difficulty on race day. In southern Chilean Patagonia, the difference between a good day and a bad day can be enormous, and within a few hours, we can go from sun and calm weather, to wind and snow. As a reference, during the month of February, in Puerto Natales (which is just about at sea level), the temperatures are historically between a maximum of 30\u00baC and a minimum of -3\u00baC, with average temperatures being around 14\u00baC. In general, it is a month with very little precipitation; however, winds can be a very important factor. Unlike previous editions, we will now run in the middle of summer, so different precautions must be taken and one must always be prepared for the worst conditions. This implies that each runner must arrive well-trained for their chosen distance and have chosen responsibly the necessary equipment for running in the mountains and these latitudes. <\/p>\n<div class=\"titleFontzContainer marginBottomz\">\n<h2 class=\"titleFontz\">RACE DISTANCES<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"scrollTable\">\n<table class=\"aligncenter tableStylingz\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td rowspan=\"2\" class=\"tableFiord\">ULTRA FIORD<sup style=\"font-size: 10px;position: relative;top: 4px;\">\u00ae<\/sup><\/td>\n<td class=\"primeroColumnz distanceHeader\" rowspan=\"2\">16K<\/td>\n<td class=\"primeroColumnz distanceHeader\" rowspan=\"2\">30K<\/td>\n<td class=\"primeroColumnz distanceHeader\" rowspan=\"2\">42K<\/td>\n<td class=\"segundoColumnz distanceHeader\" rowspan=\"2\">55K<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"terceroColumnz\">Difficulty<\/td>\n<td class=\"primeroColumnz\">Hard<\/td>\n<td class=\"primeroColumnz\">Hard<\/td>\n<td class=\"primeroColumnz\">Hard<\/td>\n<td class=\"segundoColumnz\">Very Hard<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"terceroColumnz\">Total Distance (km)<\/td>\n<td class=\"primeroColumnz\">16.3<\/td>\n<td class=\"primeroColumnz\">29.3<\/td>\n<td class=\"primeroColumnz\">43.5<\/td>\n<td class=\"segundoColumnz\">55.7<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"terceroColumnz\">Ascent<\/td>\n<td class=\"primeroColumnz\">950<strong class=\"smallmz\">m<\/strong><\/td>\n<td class=\"primeroColumnz\">1,750<strong class=\"smallmz\">m<\/strong><\/td>\n<td class=\"primeroColumnz\">2,700<strong class=\"smallmz\">m<\/strong><\/td>\n<td class=\"segundoColumnz\">3,600<strong class=\"smallmz\">m<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"terceroColumnz\">Maximum Altitude<\/td>\n<td class=\"primeroColumnz\">710 masl<\/td>\n<td class=\"primeroColumnz\">845 masl<\/td>\n<td class=\"primeroColumnz\">1,110 masl<\/td>\n<td class=\"segundoColumnz\">1,180 masl<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"terceroColumnz\">Maximum Race Time<\/td>\n<td class=\"primeroColumnz\">10 hrs.<\/td>\n<td class=\"primeroColumnz\">10 hrs.<\/td>\n<td class=\"primeroColumnz\">12 hrs.<\/td>\n<td class=\"segundoColumnz\">15 hrs.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"terceroColumnz\">Starting Line<\/td>\n<td class=\"primeroColumnz\">Base Camp<br \/>R\u00edo Serrano<\/td>\n<td class=\"primeroColumnz\">Base Camp<br \/>R\u00edo Serrano<\/td>\n<td class=\"primeroColumnz\">Base Camp<br \/>R\u00edo Serrano<\/td>\n<td class=\"segundoColumnz\">Base Camp<br \/>R\u00edo Serrano<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"terceroColumnz\">Starting Time<\/td>\n<td class=\"primeroColumnz\">10:00<\/td>\n<td class=\"primeroColumnz\">10:00<\/td>\n<td class=\"primeroColumnz\">06:00<\/td>\n<td class=\"segundoColumnz\">06:00<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"terceroColumnz\">Finish Line<\/td>\n<td class=\"primeroColumnz\">Base Camp<br \/>R\u00edo Serrano<\/td>\n<td class=\"primeroColumnz\">Base Camp<br \/>R\u00edo Serrano<\/td>\n<td class=\"primeroColumnz\">Base Camp<br \/>R\u00edo Serrano<\/td>\n<td class=\"segundoColumnz\">Base Camp<br \/>R\u00edo Serrano<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"terceroColumnz\">Cut-Off Time<\/td>\n<td class=\"primeroColumnz\">20:00<\/td>\n<td class=\"primeroColumnz\">20:00<\/td>\n<td class=\"primeroColumnz\">18:00<\/td>\n<td class=\"segundoColumnz\">21:00<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"terceroColumnz\">Finish Line Cut-Off<\/td>\n<td class=\"primeroColumnz\">21:30<\/td>\n<td class=\"primeroColumnz\">21:30<\/td>\n<td class=\"primeroColumnz\">21:30<\/td>\n<td class=\"segundoColumnz\">21:30<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"terceroColumnz\">Aid Stations (PAS)*<\/td>\n<td class=\"primeroColumnz\">4<\/td>\n<td class=\"primeroColumnz\">5<\/td>\n<td class=\"primeroColumnz\">7<\/td>\n<td class=\"segundoColumnz\">9<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"terceroColumnz\">Self-Registration Points (PAR)<\/td>\n<td class=\"primeroColumnz\">No<\/td>\n<td class=\"primeroColumnz\">No<\/td>\n<td class=\"primeroColumnz\">No<\/td>\n<td class=\"segundoColumnz\">Yes (3)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"terceroColumnz\">Drop Bag<\/td>\n<td class=\"primeroColumnz\">Start \/ Finish<\/td>\n<td class=\"primeroColumnz\">Start \/ Finish<\/td>\n<td class=\"primeroColumnz\">Start \/ Finish<\/td>\n<td class=\"segundoColumnz\">Start \/ Finish<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"terceroColumnz\">Mandatory Equipment<\/td>\n<td class=\"primeroColumnz\">Yes<\/td>\n<td class=\"primeroColumnz\">Yes<\/td>\n<td class=\"primeroColumnz\">Yes<\/td>\n<td class=\"segundoColumnz\">Yes<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"terceroColumnz\">Virtual Race Briefing**<\/td>\n<td class=\"primeroColumnz\">Recommended<\/td>\n<td class=\"primeroColumnz\">Recommended<\/td>\n<td class=\"primeroColumnz\">Recommended<\/td>\n<td class=\"segundoColumnz\">Recommended<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"terceroColumnz noteInclude\" colspan=\"7\"><strong>*<\/strong> The Starting Line and Finish Line are both considered as a PAS.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"terceroColumnz noteInclude\" colspan=\"7\"><strong>NOTE<\/strong>: The content included in the table is preliminary and subject to change. It could be modified over the coming months.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>ultra fiord\u00ae 16K &#8210; 30K &#8210; 42K &#8210; 55K Next Edition &#8210; WILL BE ANNOUNCED WHEN CONFIRMED The eighth edition of Ultra Fiord\u00ae will be announced when confirmed. We will return for the third time to run in the middle of summer in Patagonia. 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