Have you thought about racing in the wild of Patagonia? If not, here is a good opportunity for you to experience this remote area of South America in a different way. The race takes place within the Torres del Paine National Park, in the Chilean Patagonia and this year will be held on the 27th September. The event is divided in four distances such as 63 km, 42 km, 21 km and 10 km, along multi-coloured lakes, glaciers, granite mountains and a vast range of wildlife including guanacos, foxes and condors will make of this race an unforgettable experience. Competitors will start the race at different points according to the distance they will be running, however, they will all finish at the same location. Since the first event in 2012 the marathon has attracted professional and amateurs runners from all over the world. The event aims to contribute to the responsible development of the region and support the conservation of Chilean Patagonia. A three will be planted for each runner in the National Park in order to collaborate with the reforestation of native species in the Chilean Patagonia.
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