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- Date
- December 4, 2026
- through December 5, 2026
- Place
- Parque Nacional Cotopaxi
- Distances
- 4.5–21.3 km
- 3 options
- Most climbing
- 1,400 m D+
- on Ruta Cumbre Cotopaxi
- Price
- USD 40–135
- by distance
- First start
- 05:00
- Ruta Cumbre Cotopaxi
We last checked this race on July 17, 2026. Confirm the date and price on the organizers' site ↗ before you travel.
Distances
Climb per kilometre: how many metres you climb, on average, for each kilometre.
| Distance | Km | Gain | Climb per km | Start |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ruta Cumbre CotopaxiParqueadero del Cotopaxi | 4.5 | 1,400 m | 05:00 | |
| 10K La RinconadaLa Rinconada | 10.4 | — | — | 11:00 |
| 21K RumiñahuiLa Rinconada | 21.3 | — | — | 10:00 |
Before you go
Rain
December falls outside the two highland rainy seasons (February to May and October to November), though mountain weather changes fast.
Rainy seasons by regionKit
The Ruta Cumbre Cotopaxi starts at 05:00, in the dark, so a headlamp is essential. Check the mandatory kit list in the rules before you register.
Mandatory kitPrevious editions
| Year | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | View source ↗ |
Organizer
SkyRace360
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