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Father and Son Share Inaugural 70K Title at Ultra Trail Cordillera Blanca

Record participation plus live global streaming under a Marca Perú license position the UTCB to boost Huaraz's adventure‑tourism profile.

Overview

  • Remigio and Jhon Huamán crossed the finish line together to share first place in the new 70K at the Ultra Trail Cordillera Blanca, completing the route in 8 hours, 42 minutes and 50 seconds on Saturday, July 4; Peruvian Irvin Llacta took third in 9:29:00.
  • Arequipeño José Manuel Quispe won the Skyrace Extreme 25K in 2:49:13 to claim a fourth straight UTCB title in that distance.
  • Argentine Mariana Hammond won the women's 70K in about 12 hours and also won the Kilómetro Vertical with a time of 1:15:22.
  • The 11th UTCB set a participation record with more than 1,000 runners, provided live international streaming and received an official Marca Perú license from PROMPERÚ to help promote Áncash and Huaraz.
  • Organizers introduced the new 70K with roughly 3,900 meters of positive elevation and passes above 4,500 meters, a course designed to test high‑altitude endurance and act as preparation for athletes targeting races such as the Adidas Andes Race in August and the Transalpine Run in September.