Quepos, Pacific Coast, Costa Rica · Saturday, February 13, 2027

Stage Race Stage race

The Coastal Challenge

98 days away
230 km Distance
7,000 m Climbing
10.0 Grit · Elite / extreme
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9.4316° N, 84.1618° W© OpenFreeMap © OpenMapTiles Data from OpenStreetMap

What the course asks

Climbing rate 30 m / km Rolling. Moderate undulations. Requires consistent effort across varying grades.
Field size ~24 Small. Long stretches with nobody in sight.

DUV results for the 2025 edition (242.6km/6stages) — finishers only. Starters are not published, so the field was at least this big and no finish rate can be given.

Typical conditions, February

Daytime high 30°C
Night low 24°C
Rainfall Mostly dry
Daylight 11 h 48 m of light

Regional 2001-2020 average for February — NASA POWER, grid elevation 264 m. Not a forecast.

The Aid Station

Course-specific beta from the community

⛰️ terrain

This is a rolling course. Expect fast, runnable sections where rhythm is key.

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👟 gear

With trail terrain, choose a shoe with moderate cushioning for optimal performance.

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🥤 nutrition

For 100km+ efforts, prioritize real food at aid stations to prevent palate fatigue.

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Gear for this race

Chosen for 230 km of trail with 7,000 m of ascent.

  • Trail Running Shoes30 m of climb per kilometre — grip and rock protection before cushioning.
  • Race NutritionPast 230 km the palate quits before the legs do — carry more than one flavour.
  • Hydration VestsPole attachment and chest-strap stability on steep ground.
  • Trekking Poles7,000 m of ascent to walk up.
  • Headlamps230 km almost certainly means running into the night.

Asics

Trabuco Max 3

★★★★★ 4.6

Salomon

Ultra Glide 4

$159.95 ★★★★★ 4.6

Spring Energy

Awesome Sauce

Real food gel with 180 calories. Rice-based with natural flavors.

$4 ★★★★★ 4.6

Salomon

ADV Skin 12

Industry-standard 12L race vest with front flask pockets and minimal bounce.

$180 ★★★★★ 4.8

LEKI

Ultratrail FX.One

Ultra-light carbon folding poles (135g each) designed for mountain ultra racing.

$200 ★★★★★ 4.6

Nitecore

UT32

Dual-beam trail running headlamp (1100 lumens) with spot and flood beams.

$100 ★★★★★ 4.5
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About

A 6-day stage race along Costa Rica's Pacific coast through jungle and beaches.

Highlights

  • Tropical stage race
  • Jungle and beach running
  • Pura Vida atmosphere

Course Notes

The course (6 stages: 42km, 40km, 46km, 37.7km, 41km, 35.9km) is set along Costa Rica's tropical Pacific coastline but weaves at times into the Talamancas, a coastal mountain range in the Southwest corner of the country.

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