Ultra Trail al Áspero showcases the human spirit in Argentina’s mountains

Set deep within the Lutti mountains of Córdoba, Ultra Trail al Áspero once again delivered an extraordinary weekend where endurance, nature and community came together. From 17–19 April 2026, runners, spectators and volunteers embraced the full mountain experience camping, racing and celebrating side by side – while unforgettable sporting moments, including a shared victory in the 45K race, captured the essence of what makes this event so special.

Endurance challenge went hand-in-hand with camaraderie, personal growth, and connection with nature at the Ultra Trail al Áspero on 17-19 April 2026.

The Lutti mountains in Cordoba served as the backdrop for one of the most special races on the Argentine trail running calendar: the only one that starts and finishes in the backyard of its organizer’s home, 30 kilometres away from the nearest town.

And this year, that special finish line saw two champions cross hand-in-hand to share the win in the 45K category.

Both regular contenders in the region's most competitive trail races, David Cabral and David Molina set aside their rivalry for mutual respect and the spirit of the sport – a spontaneous gesture that moved the cheering crowd.

The men’s podium was rounded out by César Vele, while in the women’s race, Verónica Borrelli took first place, followed by Vanesa Ontivero and Mónica Sosa.

The 25K race featured a high-level men’s finish with Tomás Teti taking the win, joined on the podium by Ramón Esteban Ramírez and Lucas Maldonado. Among the women, Yohana Aguirre claimed victory alongside Mercedes Linares and Azul Bustos.

In the 15K race, Andrés Ortega took first place in the men’s division and Adriana del Valle Pizarro led the women’s standings, while the 7K race drew a huge turnout and kickstarted the journeys of those new to the sport of trail running.

The Ultra Trail al Áspero is a multi-day adventure deep in the mountains, where competitors, spectators, volunteers, and staff camp out, with the entire community of Villa Los Prados coming together to celebrate a truly human experience. Hundreds of runners tackled technical terrain, demanding elevation changes, and long hours on the mountain, always accompanied by the cheers of the crowd, volunteers, and families.

Marking the beginning of its evaluation period as a Candidate Event of the One Hundred World Championship, the Ultra Trail al Áspero made a strong case for its elevation to the prestigious global series.