One Country + Two Oceans + 100 Miles
THE VIBE
El Reto del Indio is a unique, beautiful, 161kms (100M), 105kms (65M) and 55kms (34M) race that goes through mountains and valleys, runs next to the Indio River for many kilometers, and ends in the Pacific Ocean. In its 161km (100 Miles) distance, the race starts at the beautiful Caribbean side of Panama, on the Atlantic Ocean, crosses the country North to South (you will be actually crossing a continent in its narrowest point) and ends in the Pacific Ocean. Aid Stations along the way support our runners with not only the most friendly and helpful people you can find but also communities along the race will cheer you as you cross Panama. The race is in our non-rainny season which is windier and less humid. You can jump in the rivers along the way. We are a grass-roots, local non-profit dedicated to helping more people enjoy the beautiful trails of Panama. We are also committed to helping people stretch themselves physically and experience the joy and satisfaction of pushing through challenges and accomplishing amazing goals.
We welcome you to come be a part of this unique and adventurous race!
THE OCEAN TO OCEAN ULTRA
THE DRAW
Can you imagine running across a continent, from border to border, ocean to ocean?
Come to beautiful Panama and make it a reality!
Join us for the only 100 mile race in the world where you can cross an entire country, an entire continent, and include 2 different oceans!
Start with your hand in the Atlantic Ocean, and finish by jumping into the Pacific!
Along the way you will pass through beautiful rain forests, mountains and valleys, villages and some of Panamas most beautiful landscapes. Much of the race will also follow the Indio River, with incredible views of Gatu Lake, which was created in order to form the Panama Canal.
THE COURSE
This is a point to point race. The race runs North to South across Panama, just west of the Panama Canal. See our website to download a course map. 80% of the course will be dirt roads, 20% technical single track. There will be plenty of water crossings, and plenty of opportunities to jump in the water to cool off. The total vertical gain for the 100 Mile will be 14,643 vertical feet.
AID STATIONS
With 15 total aid stations (7 of these full service), you will be well supported along the route. Full service aid stations will provide food, water, sports drink, gus, bathrooms, medical aid, and ice.
CUT-OFFS
The cutoffs are very generous, with a total 38 hours to complete. We are here to help you finish! Last year we had an 81% finish rate!
TRAVEL
If you're coming from outside the country, travel to and from Panama and within the country is very easy and quite affordable. Contact us for insider travel information. Don't let the logistics get in the way of coming to this amazing race. Many runners who come from the US, for example, end up spending less than they have on traveling to many other races within the States.
Testimonials
El Reto del Indio was surprising and beautiful in every way imaginable. Starting in the evening allows you to be present with the night life of the Panamanian jungle; awed by the constant surrounding animal sounds. It is like nowhere else I have ever been and felt very special. I loved running through small villages with friendly locals and the aid stations are top notch, going above and beyond to help each runner succeed. The course is also deceptively hard for the elevation change. The mud was no joke, but don’t worry because the river crossings will clean you right up! Plus swimming in the Atlantic and Pacific before and after was very special. El Reto del Indio has been my absolute favorite race and I can’t say enough good things about it!” Krista Fasciano + USA
El Reto del Indio was one of my toughest and most amazing ultra trail I have ever had. It was son challenging fighting with the hot weather, humidity, mud and level distances, but absolutely worth it because running into the ocean after 100 miles is an unforgettable memory. I have never had so much love, kindness and support on a trail in abroad as I have received here from the organizers or from other participants, I felt from the first moment I belong here as much as a local runner. This is a trail that you have to experience, it will take your breath away in more ways than one. Dora Lajos + Hungary
Panama Ocean To Ocean Ultra 100M
Event's current local time: 11:14 PM ET
