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Official 26.2mi Inca Trail Marathon and 18 mi Incathon

Name: Official 26.2mi Inca Trail Marathon and 18 mi Incathon
Start: 2026-08-24
End: 2026-08-24
Location: Cusco

location_city Cusco

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calendar_today 24 Aug, 2026

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About the Event

Confront one of the planet's most epic trail running challenges at the Eriks Adventures Inca Trail Marathon on August 24th, 2026. This legendary race, "a marathon in distance but an ultra in effort," guides you on a breathtaking 26.2-mile journey between the colossal Salkantay and Humantay mountains, reaching a lung-searing 15,200 feet. As part of an immersive 8-day adventure tour, the experience includes acclimatization hikes, a Rainbow Mountain expedition, and a guided tour of Machu Picchu. The professionally supported course, now on a different section of the Inca Trail, offers a true high-altitude test with four aid stations and stunning Andean vistas. Secure your spot for the ultimate bucket-list marathon that combines extreme trail running with deep cultural exploration.

Races Offered

Official 26.2mi Inca Trail Marathon

Aug 24, 2026

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Distance — 42.2K

terrain

Type — Trail running

timer

05:30

16mi Incathon

Aug 24, 2026

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Distance — 25.7K

terrain

Type — Trail running

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06:30

Weather Overview

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for August in Cusco.

Temp (°C)

Feels Like (°C)

thermostat 4.8° / 18.8°

wb_sunny 2.9° / 15.3°

Wind (km/h)

Humidity (%)

air 4.6 /

water_drop 64.7%

Temp (°C)

Feels Like (°C)

Wind (km/h)

Humidity (%)

thermostat 4.8° / 18.8°

wb_sunny 2.9° / 15.3°

air 4.6 km/h

water_drop 64.7%

About Cusco

Cusco or Cuzco is a city in southeastern Peru, near the Sacred Valley of the Andes mountain range, and the Huatanay and Urubamba rivers. It is the capital and largest city of the eponymous Cusco Province and Cusco Department. It has historically been one of the largest cultural, economic and political centers of Peru.

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Official 26.2mi Inca Trail Marathon and 18 mi Incathon

About the Event