Frequent questions

You must enter the “REGISTRATIONS” button, to then access the official registration platform eventrid.cl

Yes, the event will have clean points and recycling of as many products as possible, thereby reducing their delivery.

We recommend you fly to the Puerto Natales airport or the Punta Arenas airport, the latter being the one with the highest frequency of flights. From Punta Arenas, you can take buses to Puerto Natales, which take approximately 180 minutes.

Yes, we have shuttle buses for all competitors, which are the only official means of transportation to the park and the respective competition games.

We recommend you manage everything by email eventos@themassif.com

50k, 42k, 21k, 11k, and 5k.

Yes, the hydration points are refills for hydration systems (backpack, bottle, etc.), there are no glasses or bottles contemplated to “take from the hydration point en route.” This is due to the current regulations of the national park, with the purpose of keeping it clean.

Yes, we will have vegetarian food options at the festival.

You can find this information on the website, distances section

The event is a marathon, it is run along the vehicular path of the Torres del Paine National Park, mainly on a gravel surface, with calamine (small unevenness) and loose stones. 

It is important to consider that the surface on which PRF runs is almost entirely firm terrain, gravel type (compact but with loose sand in some sections and in others with calamine); For this reason, the shoe, in addition to being comfortable, must have good grip, good cushioning and ideally not too low or thin since the stones on the road are felt in parts of the circuit. 

The weather is unpredictable, subject to constant changes during the same day, so we recommend you bring windproof clothing, water and shelter, as well as for a sunny day.

Appropriate clothing for running, according to your preference, but always considering the climate factor. Trail running shoes ideally, which allow you to run on gravel (stone) roads.

It is a self-sufficiency race, that is, you must have all the necessary equipment to supply yourself with hydration en route, whether it is a bottle or backpack.

Sunscreen and glasses are recommended.

The race will be organized into categories for women and men, which will be grouped by age ranges (age reached on the date of the event), for distances of 11K – 21K – 42K – 50K.

• 18 to 29 years old (includes underage participants in the 11 km).
• 30 to 39 years old.
• 40 to 49 years.
• 50 to 59 years
• 60 to 69 years
• 70 and more years old.

About minimum age and categories

• The minimum age to participate in the 42k-50k event is 18 years old (as of the date of the event).
• The minimum age to participate in the 11k-21k event is 16 years old (as of the date of the event).*
• The minimum age to participate in the 5k event is 14 years old (as of the date of the event).*

There are two alternatives to get to Torres del Paine, the main one is through the Punta Arenas airport, which operates all year round with three different airlines, several destinations and at least three daily flights per airline. Once in Punta Arenas you can rent a car, book a transfer service or buy a bus ticket to go to Puerto Natales, it is a trip of approximately 3 hours. Puerto Natales is the closest city to the Torres del Paine National Park, it is about 1 hour and 30 minutes away. 

On the other hand, the fastest way to get to Torres del Paine is by taking a flight from Santiago to Puerto Natales, which lasts approximately 3 hours. In October, three airlines are expected to be operating, but with an average frequency of 1 or 2 flights daily, with flights every other day. 

Currently, the Hotel + Spa Río Serrano is blocked for reservations. If you wish to make a reservation, please contact the reservations team directly via reservas@rioserrano.com.

We also offer accommodation options in the area to provide alternatives for runners. If you wish to secure your lodging as soon as possible, we recommend exploring the options available in the Villa Serrano sector. Below, we share a list of places where you can find accommodation that fits your needs and budget:

• Hotel del Paine
• Pampa Lodge
• Morrena Lodge Torres del Paine
• Konkashken Lodge
• You Rio Serrano
• Cabañas Tyndall
• Hostería Lago del Toro

The registration includes:

• Runner's number and chip.
• Official technical t-shirt of the event (sublimated)*
• Technical bag (backpack).
• Wardrobe etiquette.
• Access to Torres del Paine National Park (day of competition).
• Surprise prizes and raffles
• Access to the festival and recovery area.
• Hydration and food at the Festival.
• Shuttle buses to the starting point according to the indicated distance (round trip): From the Plaza de Armas in Puerto Natales and/or Rio Serrano Hotel + Spa.
• Custom Finisher Medal.
• Official bandana.
• Hydration and feeding point.
• Bathrooms along the route.
• Cloakroom services.
• Additional first aid services.

Yes, we will have a cloakroom at the starting points, which you can pick up at the hotel once the race is over. All the clothing that you deliver to the cloakroom must be inside a bag measuring approximately 40x60 cm, which will be delivered to you in the competitor's kit. Delivery will be made in the same buses.

No this ABSOLUTELY prohibited Entering in private vehicles for the start of the race, you must take the official approach bus provided by the organization.

Rules available on the event website, which may change constantly.

Since the base camp is located outside the national park, competitors can be accompanied by family members, who may arrive in private vehicles or use shuttle buses, which have an additional cost. They will be able to remain in the base camp area until the end of the race. It should be noted that access to the base camp area has an additional cost. Companions who do not purchase their ticket will not be able to enter the festival area.

Registration for the event is non-refundable, neither before nor after April 25, 2026. Furthermore, it is non-transferable and cannot be used for other versions of PATAGONIA RUNNING FESTIVAL or other events organized by The Massif. No refunds will be issued for registration fees, even if the participant, for any cause or reason, including fortuitous events or force majeure, ultimately does not participate in the sporting event referenced in these terms and conditions.