Marathon Peru
Marathon Peru May 24th 2026
If you choose this challenge, you will face 42 km in the heart of The Andes.
If you choose to complete a half marathon in Peru, you will run 21 km.
The Inca Marathon also gives you the option of completing a 10 km.
Marathon Peru technical Information
To ensure you have the best possible experience, we’ve put together all the technical information you need to know before you take part in the Inca Marathon in Peru.
The International Trail Running Association gives 2 points for completing this challenge.
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Marathon in Peru
In addition to running, the organization offers a 6-day program including transfers, accommodations, and all meals that combine the race with acclimatization training, visits to places such as Cuzco, the Sacred Valley, Vilcabamba, Sacsayhuaman, Llactapacta, Machu Picchu and a Trekking through a part of the Inca Trail and the beautiful trek of Salkantay.
Program Inca Marathon Peru
Arrival to the airport of Cuzco, transfer to the hotel, rest after jet lag and cultural trip
in the town.
Briefing and guided visit to the Sacsayhuaman temple.
Easy run aclimatization session at 3500m altitude. Dinner and accommodation in hotel.
Day 1
Breakfast and transfer to the Valle Sagrado (Sacred Valley),
visit traditional textile workshop, visit to salt mines and Ollantaytambo.
Training session and Transfer to Santa Teresa. Dinner and hotel accommodation.
Day 2
Breakfast and transfer to Tilpo valley.
Lunch. Trekking day in the Salkantay valley.
Acclimmatization, dinner and overnight in Tilpo area.
Day 3
Breakfast. Start of the Marathon/Half marathon/10 k visiting Llactapacta ruins.
Finish line in Machu Picchu village. Lunch. Rest and Trophy ceremony,
dinner and night in Machu Picchu Village.
Day5
Breakfast. Transfer to Machu Picchu.
Visit of Machu Picchu, lunch and return to Ollantaytambo.
Dinner and accommodation in hotel near Rainbow Mountain.
Day 6
Breakfast and visit to Rainbow Mountain.
Lunch and return to Cuzco airport or extension night hotel in Cuzco (extra).
End of the program
Day 4
Thursday
Arrival to the airport of Cuzco, free transfer to the hotel, rest and cultural trip in the town, guided visit to the Sacsayhuaman temple. Easy run aclimatization session at 3500m altitude. Dinner and accommodation in hotel
Breakfast and transfer to the Valle Sagrado (Sacred Valley), visit traditional textile workshop, visit to salt mines and training session, visit to Ollantaytambo.
Dinner and hotel accommodation near Santa Teresa Village.
Friday
Saturday
Breakfast and transfer to the Milpo valley. Acclimatization trekking to the Salkantay valley. Dinner and overnight in Milpo area.
Breakfast. Start of the Marathon/Half marathon/10 k, visiting Llactapacta ruins and finishing in Machu Picchu village. Lunch. Rest and Trophy ceremony, dinner and night in Machu Picchu village.
Sunday
Monday
Breakfast. Visit of Machu Picchu ruins, the 8th. wonder of the world. Lunch and return to Ollantaytambo and transfer to the Rainbow mountain area.
Breakfast. Transfer and visit of the Rainbow Montain at 5100m. , lunch and return to Cuzco airport or one more night in Cuzco (extra). Recommended flight in the afternoon/evening
Tuesday
Track and map of Inca Marathon
The circuit travels through part of the Inca Trail, starting from the Salkantay valley to Machu Picchu village visiting the ruins of Llactapacta. The accumulated elevation will be: 1750 m (full), 550 m (half) and 120 m (10 k). Maximum altitude will be 3150 m in the marathon, 2900 m in the half marathon and approximately 2300 m in the 10 k.
Previously there will be a Trek day of training to familiarize with the terrain and improve the acclimatization.
The surface is a mixture of dirt tracks and trails in various environments; humid rainforest up to 2500 m, drier heath forest, up to 3100 m, so multipurpose trail footwear is recommended. The accumulated elevation is significant but easily affordable in the program.
Equipment of
Inca Marathon
The organization has looked for the best dates to enjoy suitable temperatures in May-June, away from the heat of the northern hemisphere and spring storms. Although the weather is never under control, even so, the environmental conditions could vary.
A temperature is expected that could vary from 5ºC at the beginning, around 2ºC at the highest pass, to 25ºC at the finish line. The organization will put a clothing delivery point in case a participant wants to get rid of a winter cap, jacket, etc.
A personalized jacket and a number with your name are provided
Frequently asked questions
Below, we answer some of the questions you often ask us. If you have any other questions, please contact us.
Participants can register individually, as a team / company (from 2 to 5 participants) or as companions. Prices are per person, not per team). Registered by team must fill in the name of the team on the form.
The types of registration are: 42k Marathon, 21k Half Marathon, 10k.
Yes. Our program is all inclusive: Accommodations, All mails, transfers, trips, and marathon services
The starting price for Inca Marathon Peru is 2.290. As we get closer to the event, we change the price range.
Yes, it is a different price for participants and a lower price for accompanying persons. In addition, the price is organised in sections: the cheapest is the starting price. As the months go by and we get closer to the event, the price increases.
Wildmarathon is more than just a marathon, it is a running experience with a guided multi-day programme where all services are included. Registration for the race is only allowed in exceptional cases for local people from the destinations.
Yes, if you register we will give you a corporate event jersey or jacket.
No, each participant has to buy the flight himself/herself. What is included in the registration fee are the transfers from the airport to the hotel and back.
All participants will run with a geolocator (only for itineraries with full coverance) and we will carry several support vehicles and porters with horses.
We organise a trophy ceremony for the 1st, 2nd, 3rd of each distance in men an women
Yes, there are regulations.