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

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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