Quito 5K
Scenic city run through Quito's historic streets, challenging altitude, vibrant local culture.
Race Details
Race Distance
5K
5km
3ml
Race Official Name
Ultimas Noticias 5K
Race Type
Road
Website
About the Quito 5K
The Quito 5K delivers Ecuadorian highland challenge at extreme elevation in a more accessible format. Runners navigate through the world's second-highest capital at 2,850 meters in the shadow of active volcanoes. July's dry season creates ideal racing conditions as participants experience both Spanish colonial UNESCO center and modern Ecuadorian life. The challenging course features serious altitude while providing continuous volcanic scenery though remaining achievable within the shorter distance. Ecuadorian spectators create an atmosphere of traditional Andean support as participants flow through streets straddling the equator. This significant race captures Quito's distinctive character—geographically extreme yet culturally preserved—offering a quintessential Andean running experience without requiring elite mountain endurance.
Race Location
Quito,
Ecuador,
South America
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