Race Information

The event will be held in the Province of Ultima Esperanza (Last Hope), Magellan and Chilean Antarctica Region. The region’s capital is Punta Arenas; however, the closest town and logistics center to the course is Puerto Natales (Lat. 51º 44`S), which is also both the finish for the 100K and 100 Mile distances, as well as the location for the awards ceremony. Puerto Natales is 250km away from Punta Arenas.

In Patagonia’s extreme south, the weather conditions are both very volatile and unpredictable during all four seasons of the year; however, in the month of April, the region will be in the middle of autumn. Generally, the strong winds arrive during the spring and peaks in the summer; thereafter, decreasing in autumn and winter, but that does not mean there are not exceptions to this rule. Usually, the average temperature fluctuates between 4 and 12º C, occasionally decreasing to 0º C, or at least during the nights and in the mountain sections. The weather conditions during the event will shape the challenging factor of the race.

There are 5 categories in each distance per gender according to the age range listed below:

Ultra Fiord is a Ultra-Trail du Mont Blanc® 2018 qualifying race with the following points awarded by ITRA:

The points for Ultra-Trail du Mont Blanc® 2019 will be confirmed soon!

The 100-Mile Distance of Ultra Fiord is a 2018 HARDROCK 100 qualifying race, meaning finishers can enter into the lottery for the 2019 edition of HARDROCK 100. Additionally, 100-Mile Finishers from Ultra Fiord 2017 are qualified to enter into the lottery for 2019 HARDROCK 100 as well.

ULTRA FIORD 100 MILES
2017

1. The minimum age in order to participate is 18 years old. In all cases, age is considered fulfilled the same day of the race.

2. The weather in Patagonia is unpredictable and the terrains at ULTRA FIORD® can be very technical and challenging. All riders must have prior experience in Trail Running, and any additional experience associated with mountain activities will be an advantage. In order to be considered for participation in ULTRA FIORD®, an applicant must at least meet the following requirements:

1. Runners should be fully aware of all the Race’s dimensions and risks, and specifically including the test it takes to complete, and be fully prepared, for all of them.

2. It is the Runner’s responsibility to have necessary health and physical conditions required to complete the race. If the Runner has had any previous health problems that may be detrimental to his or her participation in the race, he or she shall be held liable for their assessment, and seek the advice of a competent physician before participating in the race.

3. Having minimal experience and semi-autonomy ability in mountains, that allows for him or her to successfully and independently confront the challenges presented in ULTRA FIORD®, especially with respect to:

3.1. Facing weather conditions that will occasionally be hostile due to the latitude, relative altitude, and typical Patagonia weather (wind, cold, rain, or snow). Similarly, it likely there will be situations of excess solar radiation.

3.2. Having the ability to advance along the course at night, including situations that require the use of his or her personal lighting system.

3.3. Having basic knowledge of outdoor awareness and location, including the ability to understand a map, which means being familiar with scales, altimetry, and orientation. Although the route will be clearly marked, this basic knowledge is required for safety reasons, as well as giving a Runner an understanding of their location in order to make a better decision if and when applicable.

3.4. Knowing how to manage, even when isolated, physical or mental problems that may arise from fatigue, digestive problems, muscle or joint pain, small wounds, blisters, etc.

3.5. Fully acknowledging that this activity is in the midst of nature, meaning security depends mainly on a Runner’s experience and ability to solve foreseeable problems he or she may encounter, including his or her criteria for decision-making at all times.

3.6. Fully acknowledging that there are some sections of the route that are not easily accessible for medical personnel. Nevertheless, the organization will have specialized personnel in the most complex and isolated areas along the course.