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Puerto Vallarta by UTMB®

About Puerto Vallarta by UTMB® 2027

Puerto Vallarta by UTMB® 2027 is a trail race held from Thu, Mar 4, 2027 to Sat, Mar 6, 2027 in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico; the start is at 04:00.

Registration is taken on the official site; no deadline has been announced. Dates, registration windows and fees on this page are refreshed every morning by scanning federation, timing and organiser sites; registration always happens on the official race site.

Someone running 30 km a week needs 21 weeks, about 5 months, to prepare for the 81K course of Puerto Vallarta by UTMB® 2027; that start day was Thu, Oct 8, 2026, so the window has passed with 20 weeks left to the race.

Immerse yourself in the roots of the ancient Mexican Wixárika heritage through unique trails within the forest, agave fields, and the jungle reaching the beach of Puerto Vallarta.

Courses

CourseDistanceElevation GainCourse file
81K81 km3900 m D+GPX
53K53 km2500 m D+GPX
37K37 km1600 m D+GPX
20K20 km1050 m D+GPX
5K5 km200 m D+GPX

There are 5 courses: 81K (3900 m D+); 53K (2500 m D+); 37K (1600 m D+); 20K (1050 m D+); 5K (200 m D+).

Course map and elevation profile

Puerto Vallarta by UTMB® 81K course map and elevation profile with checkpoints marked
81K course
Puerto Vallarta by UTMB® 53K course map and elevation profile with checkpoints marked
53K course
Puerto Vallarta by UTMB® 37K course map and elevation profile with checkpoints marked
37K course
Puerto Vallarta by UTMB® 20K course map and elevation profile with checkpoints marked
20K course
Puerto Vallarta by UTMB® 5K course map and elevation profile with checkpoints marked
5K course

What the weather is usually like here

  • Over the last 5 years this week typically ran 16°C to 26°C here, with a high of 29°C and a low of 15°C.
  • 0% of those days saw rain. A real forecast lands about two weeks out and will appear here then.
  • Typical daily maximum wind was 16 km/h (a light breeze), with 19 km/h the highest value in the sample.
  • Sunrise 07:18, sunset 19:07. You start in the dark, so a headtorch is not optional.

The race is more than two weeks out, so these are averages of recent years for the same week, not a forecast. A real forecast appears here closer to the day.

Race briefing

81K course79 km · 3660 m gain · 38% uphill · 13 aid stations
  • Steep climb (10%+)
  • Climb (3-10%)
  • Flat
  • Descent
  • Steep descent (12%+)

The published GPX measures 79 km with 3660 m of climbing, 46 m per km. The course sits between 1 m and 1441 m of altitude. 70% of the gain sits in the first half.

  • 0-3.2 km · Start → Carmelitas: 323 m up / 0 m down; the stretch climbs.
  • 3.2-6.5 km · Carmelitas → Aguacatera: 308 m up / 34 m down; the stretch climbs.
  • 6.5-14 km · Aguacatera → Guásimas: 455 m up / 594 m down; the stretch descends.
  • 14-17 km · Guásimas → El Hundido: 185 m up / 40 m down; the stretch climbs.
  • 17-25 km · El Hundido → Jorullo: 471 m up / 140 m down; the stretch climbs.
  • 25-28 km · Jorullo → San Pedro 1: 35 m up / 109 m down; gently rolling.
  • 28-32 km · San Pedro 1 → Jaguar: 173 m up / 112 m down; the stretch keeps rolling.
  • 32-42 km · Jaguar → Barandillas: 677 m up / 353 m down; the stretch climbs.
  • 42-49 km · Barandillas → Uma: 132 m up / 489 m down; the stretch descends.
  • 49-55 km · Uma → San Pedro 2: 284 m up / 260 m down; the stretch keeps rolling.
  • 55-60 km · San Pedro 2 → La Venada: 216 m up / 156 m down; the stretch keeps rolling.
  • 60-64 km · La Venada → La Joyita: 16 m up / 467 m down; the stretch descends.
  • 64-73 km · La Joyita → Canopy: 348 m up / 735 m down; the stretch descends.
  • 73-79 km · Canopy → Finish: 36 m up / 171 m down; the stretch descends.

The race climbs from the gun: 564 m over the first 5 km. Do not chase the crowd, the two minutes you win here get taken back with interest.

The backbone of the course runs from km 1 to km 8: 821 m over 7.3 km at 11% average, its steepest roughly 250 m section averaging 23%. Heaviest kilometres: km 3 148 m, km 4 142 m, km 5 137 m, km 8 132 m. This is hiking terrain, not running terrain. Walk it with intent and keep your heart rate off the ceiling.

The steepest wall stands between km 13 and km 23: net 572 m over 9.4 km at 6% average, its steepest roughly 250 m section averaging 25%, 661 m of climbing in total with 89 m given back. Heaviest kilometres: km 20 168 m, km 19 107 m, km 14 73 m, km 16 60 m. Trying to run this costs far more than it saves. Shorten the stride, lean on the poles, keep moving.

The longest drag runs from km 28 to km 39: net 566 m over 11 km at 5% average, its steepest roughly 250 m section averaging 19%, 741 m of climbing in total with 175 m given back. Heaviest kilometres: km 36 116 m, km 34 111 m, km 37 111 m, km 35 107 m. By the time you start it, about 49% of the day's climbing is behind you. Forcing a run up this climb takes more than it gives. Hike it and keep your heart rate away from the ceiling.

The longest descent starts at km 61 and loses 973 m by km 79 at 5% average, its steepest roughly 250 m section averaging 39% on the GPX trace. Its length can load the quads, so begin under control and build rhythm only when the ground and visibility allow it. The drop at km 8 averages 37% on the GPX trace over its steepest roughly 250 m section; shorten the stride, stay balanced and set speed to the ground instead of braking continuously.

The last 6 km drop 99 m. If anything is left in your legs, spend it here.

A steep pitch starts within about 0.3 km of San Pedro 1; keep the stop short and do not enter it on cooled-down legs.

A steep pitch starts within about 0.3 km of Uma; keep the stop short and do not enter it on cooled-down legs.

A steep pitch starts within about 1.2 km of La Joyita; keep the stop short and do not enter it on cooled-down legs.

  • The organiser lists 81 km; the published GPX measures 79.5 km. The organiser lists 3900 m of climbing; the published GPX measures 3660 m. The technical course notes use the published GPX measurement.
  • This course reaches 1441 m. At the high-point coordinate, the same week historically ran 14°C to 27°C. Typical daily maximum wind was 10 km/h, reaching 13 km/h in the sample. This is climate history, not the race-day forecast; keep the shell accessible if race week looks similar.
  • Start 00:00, sunrise 07:18: the first 7 hours 18 minutes are run in the dark. The headtorch goes on your head at the start, not in your pack.
  • Sunset is 19:07 and the finish cut-off is 20:30. A runner using the full time allowance spends the final 1 hour 23 minutes in darkness.
  • Get the headtorch out before sunset and keep spare batteries or a power bank dry and immediately accessible. A spare buried at the bottom of the pack is not an emergency spare.
  • Check reflective course markers regularly in the dark. If the markings disappear, stop moving forward, return to the last marker and confirm the route against the GPX or organiser app.
  • Poles are strongly recommended for this profile. The course averages 46 m of gain per km and the longest climb averaging over 5% runs 11 km; if you have trained with them and the organiser allows them, use them on the climbs and stow them on runnable ground.
  • The climbing is stacked into the first half. Start easy; even with less climbing later, the descents and accumulated fatigue still have to be managed.

Course-profile notes are generated from GPX grade data; terrain, rules, aid stations and weather are added only when separately sourced.

Aid stations

Key decision points

Aguacaterakm 6.5

  • Drinks only; arrive carrying your own food.
  • A heavy leg is next: 7.2 km with 459 m of climbing.
  • Cut-off: 2h after the start.

El Hundidokm 17

  • Collect food and fluids and leave within 60-90 seconds.
  • Crew access is allowed here.
  • A heavy leg is next: 7.9 km with 507 m of climbing.
  • A 25% pitch starts about 2 km after the station; do not enter it cooled down.
  • Cut-off: 5h after the start.

Umakm 49

  • Take hot food you digest easily and top up fluids.
  • Your drop bag waits here; work off your prepared list.
  • Crew access is allowed here.
  • A heavy leg is next: 5.9 km with 306 m of climbing.
  • Cut-off: 12h 45m after the start.

Canopykm 73

  • Collect food and fluids and leave within 60-90 seconds.
  • Crew access is allowed here.
  • Cut-off: 19h 15m after the start.
  • The longest gap between official aid stations is 10 km, with 687 m of climbing in between, from Jaguar (km 32) to Barandillas (km 42). Split your fluid accordingly.
  • Drinks only, no food, at Aguacatera (km 6) and Barandillas (km 42). Loosen the flask caps on approach; with no queue, refill and leave in 20-30 seconds. Carry the food you will need from the previous station.
  • Carmelitas (km 3) is a timing point only, with nothing on the table.
  • Hot food is served at Uma (km 49). If your stomach and race plan call for it, make this a deliberate 3-5 minute stop; do not sit down simply because hot food is available. Restart gently and let your stomach settle before lifting the effort.
  • Food is available at El Hundido (km 17) and Jorullo (km 25) and 3 more. Decide what you need before reaching the table; without a planned special task, collect food and fluids and leave within 60-90 seconds. Finish eating on the next calm, suitable section.
  • Drop bag at Uma (km 49). Write down the equipment and food you expect to replace before the race so the decision is already made when you arrive.
  • Crew support is permitted only at El Hundido (km 17), Uma (km 49), and Canopy (km 73). This is not the same as a drop bag: plan equipment and food hand-offs around these stations, then verify wristband, bag and transport rules with the organiser.
  • The last aid station is Canopy (km 73), leaving 8 km to the finish. After that you are on what you carry.
  • Another heavy leg runs from El Hundido (km 17) to Jorullo (km 25): 8 km with 507 m of climbing. Treat it as the slowest part of your day and get your food out before it.
  • Medical support is available at Puerto Vallarta Start (km 0), Aguacatera (km 6), El Hundido (km 17), Jorullo (km 25), Jaguar (km 32), Uma (km 49), Canopy (km 73), and Puerto Vallarta Finish (km 80). If something is wrong with your feet or your stomach, deal with it there rather than pushing on.
  • About 2 km after El Hundido (km 17), a roughly 250 m section averaging 25% begins. Choose food you know you digest easily and fill the bottles, then enter the climb at a controlled effort.
  • The overall cut-off is 20h 30m, including all checkpoint stops. Build the plan around the official leg budgets below, not a flat-course average pace.
  • Relative to distance and climbing, the tightest official time budget runs from El Hundido (km 17) to Jorullo (km 25): the official time budget is 1h 30m for 8 km and 471 m of climbing. Station stops come out of that same budget, so do not enter the leg already behind schedule.

Official cut-off ladder

LegDistanceD+Official time budgetCloses
Start → Aguacaterapasses Carmelitas, which has no time limit6.5 km630 m2hstart + 2h
Aguacatera → El Hundidopasses Guásimas, which has no time limit10 km640 m3hstart + 5h
El Hundido → Jorullo7.9 km471 m1h 30mstart + 6h 30m
Jorullo → Umapasses San Pedro 1, Jaguar, Barandillas, which has no time limit25 km1018 m6h 15mstart + 12h 45m
Uma → La Venadapasses San Pedro 2, which has no time limit11 km500 m3hstart + 15h 45m
La Venada → Canopypasses La Joyita, which has no time limit13 km364 m3h 30mstart + 19h 15m
Canopy → Puerto Vallarta Finish7.3 km36 m1h 15mstart + 20h 30m

Budgets are derived from the cut-off times published by the organiser; they are not a personal finish estimate.

StationKmFrom previousSuppliesMedicalCrewCut-off
Puerto Vallarta StartDrop bag0——YesNo—
Carmelitas3.23.2None———
Aguacatera6.53.2DrinksYesNoFriday 02:00
Guásimas147.2None———
El Hundido173.3FoodYesYesFriday 05:00
Jorullo257.8FoodYesNoFriday 06:30
San Pedro 1282.8None———
Jaguar324.7FoodYesNo—
Barandillas429.6DrinksNoNo—
UmaDrop bag497.5Hot foodYesYesFriday 12:45
San Pedro 2555.9None———
La Venada604.9FoodNoNoFriday 15:45
La Joyita643.9None———
Canopy738.7FoodYesYesFriday 19:15
Puerto Vallarta FinishDrop bag807.3Hot foodYesNoFriday 20:30

Aid station details come from the list published by the organiser; confirm them at the official source before race day.

Plan your cutoffs for this course

53K course53 km · 2434 m gain · 34% uphill · 9 aid stations
  • Steep climb (10%+)
  • Climb (3-10%)
  • Flat
  • Descent
  • Steep descent (12%+)

The published GPX measures 53 km with 2434 m of climbing, 46 m per km. The course sits between 1 m and 994 m of altitude. 73% of the gain sits in the first half.

  • 0-3.2 km · Start → Carmelitas: 320 m up / 0 m down; the stretch climbs.
  • 3.2-6.5 km · Carmelitas → Aguacatera: 311 m up / 34 m down; the stretch climbs.
  • 6.5-14 km · Aguacatera → Guásimas: 455 m up / 594 m down; the stretch descends.
  • 14-17 km · Guásimas → El Hundido: 184 m up / 39 m down; the stretch climbs.
  • 17-25 km · El Hundido → El Jorullo: 472 m up / 140 m down; the stretch climbs.
  • 25-28 km · El Jorullo → San Pedro: 39 m up / 88 m down; gently rolling.
  • 28-33 km · San Pedro → La Venada: 222 m up / 165 m down; the stretch keeps rolling.
  • 33-37 km · La Venada → La Joyita: 47 m up / 455 m down; the stretch descends.
  • 37-46 km · La Joyita → Canopy: 348 m up / 729 m down; the stretch descends.
  • 46-53 km · Canopy → Finish: 36 m up / 189 m down; the stretch descends.

The race climbs from the gun: 448 m over the first 4.2 km. Do not chase the crowd, the two minutes you win here get taken back with interest.

The backbone of the course runs from km 1 to km 8: 821 m over 7.3 km at 11% average, its steepest roughly 250 m section averaging 23%. Heaviest kilometres: km 3 148 m, km 4 142 m, km 5 137 m, km 8 132 m. This is hiking terrain, not running terrain. Walk it with intent and keep your heart rate off the ceiling.

The steepest wall stands between km 13 and km 23: net 572 m over 9.4 km at 6% average, its steepest roughly 250 m section averaging 25%, 661 m of climbing in total with 89 m given back. Heaviest kilometres: km 20 168 m, km 19 107 m, km 14 73 m, km 16 60 m. By the time you start it, about 43% of the day's climbing is behind you. Trying to run this costs far more than it saves. Shorten the stride, lean on the poles, keep moving.

The longest descent starts at km 33 and loses 963 m by km 51 at 6% average, its steepest roughly 250 m section averaging 32% on the GPX trace. Its length can load the quads, so begin under control and build rhythm only when the ground and visibility allow it. The drop at km 8 averages 37% on the GPX trace over its steepest roughly 250 m section; shorten the stride, stay balanced and set speed to the ground instead of braking continuously.

The last 6 km drop 95 m. If anything is left in your legs, spend it here.

A steep pitch starts within about 1.3 km of La Joyita; keep the stop short and do not enter it on cooled-down legs.

  • This course reaches 994 m. At the high-point coordinate, the same week historically ran 14°C to 25°C. Typical daily maximum wind was 8 km/h, reaching 10 km/h in the sample. This is climate history, not the race-day forecast; keep the shell accessible if race week looks similar.
  • Start 04:00, sunrise 07:18: the first 3 hours 18 minutes are run in the dark. The headtorch goes on your head at the start, not in your pack.
  • Consider bringing poles. The course averages 46 m of gain per km and the longest climb averaging over 5% runs 9.4 km; if you have trained with them and the organiser allows them, use them on the climbs and stow them on runnable ground.
  • The climbing is stacked into the first half. Start easy; even with less climbing later, the descents and accumulated fatigue still have to be managed.
  • 14% of the course is steep descent. Increase your cadence instead of braking, or your quads go early.

Course-profile notes are generated from GPX grade data; terrain, rules, aid stations and weather are added only when separately sourced.

Aid stations

Key decision points

Aguacaterakm 6.5

  • Drinks only; arrive carrying your own food.
  • A heavy leg is next: 7.2 km with 405 m of climbing.
  • Cut-off: 2h 10m after the start.

El Hundidokm 17

  • Drinks only; arrive carrying your own food.
  • The heaviest leg is next: 7.9 km with 421 m of climbing.
  • A 25% pitch starts about 2 km after the station; do not enter it cooled down.
  • Cut-off: 5h after the start.
  • The longest gap between official aid stations is 9 km, with 285 m of climbing in between, from La Joyita (km 37) to Canopy (km 46). Split your fluid accordingly.
  • Drinks only, no food, at Aguacatera (km 6) and El Hundido (km 17) and 1 more. Loosen the flask caps on approach; with no queue, refill and leave in 20-30 seconds. Carry the food you will need from the previous station.
  • Carmelitas (km 3) is a timing point only, with nothing on the table.
  • Food is available at La Venada (km 33) and Canopy (km 46). Decide what you need before reaching the table; without a planned special task, collect food and fluids and leave within 60-90 seconds. Finish eating on the next calm, suitable section.
  • Crew support is permitted only at Puerto Vallarta Finish (km 53). This is not the same as a drop bag: plan equipment and food hand-offs around these stations, then verify wristband, bag and transport rules with the organiser.
  • The last aid station is Canopy (km 46), leaving 7 km to the finish. After that you are on what you carry.
  • The heaviest leg runs from El Hundido (km 17) to El Jorullo (km 25): 8 km with 421 m of climbing. Treat it as the slowest part of your day and get your food out before it.
  • Medical support is available at Aguacatera (km 6), El Hundido (km 17), El Jorullo (km 25), La Venada (km 33), and Canopy (km 46). If something is wrong with your feet or your stomach, deal with it there rather than pushing on.
  • About 2 km after El Hundido (km 17), a roughly 250 m section averaging 25% begins. Only drinks are served here, so fill the bottles and carry your own food in, then enter the climb at a controlled effort.
  • The overall cut-off is 13h 30m, including all checkpoint stops. Build the plan around the official leg budgets below, not a flat-course average pace.
  • Relative to distance and climbing, the tightest official time budget runs from El Jorullo (km 25) to La Venada (km 33): the official time budget is 1h 15m for 8 km and 261 m of climbing. Station stops come out of that same budget, so do not enter the leg already behind schedule.

Official cut-off ladder

LegDistanceD+Official time budgetCloses
Start → Aguacaterapasses Carmelitas, which has no time limit6.5 km630 m2h 10mstart + 2h 10m
Aguacatera → El Hundidopasses Guásimas, which has no time limit10 km639 m2h 50mstart + 5h
El Hundido → El Jorullo7.9 km472 m2h 30mstart + 7h 30m
El Jorullo → La Venadapasses San Pedro, which has no time limit8.3 km261 m1h 15mstart + 8h 45m
La Venada → Canopypasses La Joyita, which has no time limit13 km395 m3h 25mstart + 12h 10m
Canopy → Puerto Vallarta Finish7.3 km36 m1h 20mstart + 13h 30m

Budgets are derived from the cut-off times published by the organiser; they are not a personal finish estimate.

StationKmFrom previousSuppliesMedicalCrewCut-off
Puerto Vallarta Start0—————
Carmelitas3.23.2NoneNoNo—
Aguacatera6.53.3DrinksYesNoFriday 06:10
Guásimas147.2NoneNoNo—
El Hundido173.3DrinksYesNoFriday 09:00
El Jorullo257.9DrinksYesNoFriday 11:30
San Pedro282.8None———
La Venada335.5FoodYesNoFriday 12:45
La Joyita373.9None———
Canopy468.7FoodYesNoFriday 16:10
Puerto Vallarta FinishDrop bag537.3Hot foodNoYesFriday 17:30

Aid station details come from the list published by the organiser; confirm them at the official source before race day.

Plan your cutoffs for this course

37K course36 km · 2222 m gain · 45% uphill · 6 aid stations
  • Steep climb (10%+)
  • Climb (3-10%)
  • Flat
  • Descent
  • Steep descent (12%+)

The published GPX measures 36 km with 2222 m of climbing, 61 m per km. The course sits between 2 m and 852 m of altitude. 54% of the gain sits in the first half.

  • 0-7.3 km · Start → Almacenes: 184 m up / 92 m down; gently rolling.
  • 7.3-16 km · Almacenes → Guasimas: 902 m up / 534 m down; the stretch climbs.
  • 16-21 km · Guasimas → Higueras: 263 m up / 147 m down; the stretch climbs.
  • 21-29 km · Higueras → Aguacatera: 657 m up / 647 m down; the stretch keeps rolling.
  • 29-32 km · Aguacatera → Carmelitas: 57 m up / 412 m down; the stretch descends.
  • 32-36 km · Carmelitas → Finish: 159 m up / 390 m down; the stretch descends.

The first 2.9 km are close to flat, good for settling in. Do not set your pace here, the real course starts after.

The backbone of the course runs from km 3 to km 20: net 613 m over 17 km at 4% average, its steepest roughly 250 m section averaging 37% on the GPX trace, 1324 m of climbing in total with 711 m given back. Heaviest kilometres: km 15 163 m, km 13 141 m, km 10 138 m, km 12 137 m. This is hiking terrain, not running terrain. Walk it with intent and keep your heart rate off the ceiling.

The steepest wall stands between km 25 and km 27: 381 m over 1.9 km at 20% average, its steepest roughly 250 m section averaging 37% on the GPX trace. Kilometre by kilometre: km 26 286 m, km 27 104 m. By the time you start it, about 68% of the day's climbing is behind you. Running is not on the menu at this grade; settle into a hike from the bottom and load the poles, short steps.

The longest descent starts at km 27 and loses 840 m by km 35 at 10% average, its steepest roughly 250 m section averaging 25%. Its length can load the quads, so begin under control and build rhythm only when the ground and visibility allow it. The drop at km 20 averages 25% over its steepest roughly 250 m section; shorten the stride, stay balanced and set speed to the ground instead of braking continuously.

The last 4.4 km drop 272 m. If anything is left in your legs, spend it here.

  • The organiser lists 37 km; the published GPX measures 36.5 km. The organiser lists 1600 m of climbing; the published GPX measures 2222 m. The technical course notes use the published GPX measurement.
  • This course reaches 852 m. At the high-point coordinate, the same week historically ran 16°C to 27°C. Typical daily maximum wind was 8 km/h, reaching 10 km/h in the sample. This is climate history, not the race-day forecast; keep the shell accessible if race week looks similar.
  • Start 05:00, sunrise 07:18: the first 2 hours 18 minutes are run in the dark. The headtorch goes on your head at the start, not in your pack.
  • Poles are strongly recommended for this profile. The course averages 61 m of gain per km; if you have trained with them and the organiser allows them, use them on the climbs and stow them on runnable ground.
  • 14% of the course is steep descent. Increase your cadence instead of braking, or your quads go early.

Course-profile notes are generated from GPX grade data; terrain, rules, aid stations and weather are added only when separately sourced.

Aid stations

Key decision points

Almaceneskm 7.3

  • No supplies, timing only.
  • A 37% pitch starts about 1.8 km after the station; do not enter it cooled down.
  • The longest gap between official aid stations is 8 km, with 525 m of climbing in between, from Higueras (km 21) to Aguacatera (km 29). Split your fluid accordingly.
  • Drinks only, no food, at Higueras (km 21) and Aguacatera (km 29). Loosen the flask caps on approach; with no queue, refill and leave in 20-30 seconds. Carry the food you will need from the previous station.
  • Almacenes (km 7) is a timing point only, with nothing on the table.
  • Food is available at Canopy (km 9) and Guasimas (km 16). Decide what you need before reaching the table; without a planned special task, collect food and fluids and leave within 60-90 seconds. Finish eating on the next calm, suitable section.
  • Crew support is permitted only at Puerto Vallarta Finish (km 37). This is not the same as a drop bag: plan equipment and food hand-offs around these stations, then verify wristband, bag and transport rules with the organiser.
  • The last aid station is Aguacatera (km 29), leaving 8 km to the finish. After that you are on what you carry.
  • The heaviest leg runs from Canopy (km 9) to Guasimas (km 16): 8 km with 554 m of climbing. Treat it as the slowest part of your day and get your food out before it.
  • Medical support is available at Puerto Vallarta Start (km 0), Canopy (km 9), Guasimas (km 16), Higueras (km 21), Aguacatera (km 29), and Puerto Vallarta Finish (km 37). If something is wrong with your feet or your stomach, deal with it there rather than pushing on.
  • About 2 km after Almacenes (km 7), a roughly 250 m section averaging 37% begins. Nothing is served at this point, so arrive already stocked from the previous aid station, then enter the climb at a controlled effort.
  • The overall cut-off is 9h, including all checkpoint stops. Build the plan around the official leg budgets below, not a flat-course average pace.
  • Relative to distance and climbing, the tightest official time budget runs from Start to Guasimas (km 16): the official time budget is 3h 45m for 16 km and 1086 m of climbing. Station stops come out of that same budget, so do not enter the leg already behind schedule.
StationKmFrom previousSuppliesMedicalCrewCut-off
Puerto Vallarta Start0——YesNo—
Almacenes7.37.3NoneNoNo—
Canopy8.71.3FoodYesNo—
Guasimas167.5FoodYesNoSaturday 08:45
Higueras214.6DrinksYesNo—
Aguacatera298.2DrinksYesNoSaturday 12:15
Carmelitas323.3NoneNoNo—
Puerto Vallarta FinishDrop bag374.8FoodYesYesSaturday 14:00

Aid station details come from the list published by the organiser; confirm them at the official source before race day.

Plan your cutoffs for this course

20K course20 km · 1047 m gain · 38% uphill · 3 aid stations
  • Steep climb (10%+)
  • Climb (3-10%)
  • Flat
  • Descent
  • Steep descent (12%+)

The published GPX measures 20 km with 1047 m of climbing, 53 m per km. The course sits between 1 m and 847 m of altitude. 85% of the gain sits in the first half.

  • 0-4.9 km · Start → Guásimas: 328 m up / 55 m down; the stretch climbs.
  • 4.9-12 km · Guásimas → Aguacatera: 601 m up / 474 m down; the stretch keeps rolling.
  • 12-15 km · Aguacatera → Carmelitas: 43 m up / 335 m down; the stretch descends.
  • 15-20 km · Carmelitas → Finish: 74 m up / 357 m down; the stretch descends.

The race climbs from the gun: 145 m over the first 1.6 km. Do not chase the crowd, the two minutes you win here get taken back with interest.

The backbone of the course runs from km 0 to km 10: net 666 m over 9.8 km at 7% average, its steepest roughly 250 m section averaging 39% on the GPX trace, 901 m of climbing in total with 235 m given back. Heaviest kilometres: km 10 233 m, km 9 152 m, km 7 99 m, km 2 97 m. This is hiking terrain, not running terrain. Walk it with intent and keep your heart rate off the ceiling.

The longest descent starts at km 10 and loses 822 m by km 19 at 9% average, its steepest roughly 250 m section averaging 24%. Its length can load the quads, so begin under control and build rhythm only when the ground and visibility allow it.

The last 2.4 km drop 68 m. If anything is left in your legs, spend it here.

  • This course reaches 847 m. At the high-point coordinate, the same week historically ran 16°C to 27°C. Typical daily maximum wind was 8 km/h, reaching 10 km/h in the sample. This is climate history, not the race-day forecast; keep the shell accessible if race week looks similar.
  • Even at cut-off pace you finish 7 hours 6 minutes before sunset. This one is run entirely in daylight.
  • Poles are strongly recommended for this profile. The course averages 53 m of gain per km and the longest climb averaging over 5% runs 9.8 km; if you have trained with them and the organiser allows them, use them on the climbs and stow them on runnable ground.
  • The climbing is stacked into the first half. Start easy; even with less climbing later, the descents and accumulated fatigue still have to be managed.
  • 24% of the course is steep descent. Increase your cadence instead of braking, or your quads go early.
  • Point to point: the finish sits 5 km from the start as the crow flies. Sort the shuttle and your drop bag before race day.

Course-profile notes are generated from GPX grade data; terrain, rules, aid stations and weather are added only when separately sourced.

Aid stations

Key decision points

Guásimaskm 4.9

  • Drinks only; arrive carrying your own food.
  • The heaviest leg is next: 7.3 km with 604 m of climbing.
  • A 15% pitch starts about 0.8 km after the station; do not enter it cooled down.
  • Drinks only, no food, at Guásimas (km 5) and Aguacatera (km 12). Loosen the flask caps on approach; with no queue, refill and leave in 20-30 seconds. Carry the food you will need from the previous station.
  • Food is available at Carmelitas (km 15). Decide what you need before reaching the table; without a planned special task, collect food and fluids and leave within 60-90 seconds. Finish eating on the next calm, suitable section.
  • Crew support is permitted only at Canopy Start (km 0) and Puerto Vallarta Finish (km 20). This is not the same as a drop bag: plan equipment and food hand-offs around these stations, then verify wristband, bag and transport rules with the organiser.
  • The heaviest leg runs from Guásimas (km 5) to Aguacatera (km 12): 7 km with 604 m of climbing. Treat it as the slowest part of your day and get your food out before it.
  • Medical support is available at Canopy Start (km 0), Aguacatera (km 12), and Puerto Vallarta Finish (km 20). If something is wrong with your feet or your stomach, deal with it there rather than pushing on.
  • About 0.8 km after Guásimas (km 5), a roughly 250 m section averaging 15% begins. Only drinks are served here, so fill the bottles and carry your own food in, then enter the climb at a controlled effort.
  • The overall cut-off is 5h 15m, including all checkpoint stops. Build the plan around the official leg budgets below, not a flat-course average pace.
  • Relative to distance and climbing, the tightest official time budget runs from Aguacatera (km 12) to Puerto Vallarta Finish (km 20): the official time budget is 1h 30m for 8 km and 117 m of climbing. Station stops come out of that same budget, so do not enter the leg already behind schedule.
StationKmFrom previousSuppliesMedicalCrewCut-off
Canopy StartDrop bag0——YesYes—
Guásimas4.94.9DrinksNoNo—
Aguacatera127.2DrinksYesNoSaturday 10:30
Carmelitas153.3FoodNoNo—
Puerto Vallarta FinishDrop bag204.8FoodYesYesSaturday 12:00

Aid station details come from the list published by the organiser; confirm them at the official source before race day.

Plan your cutoffs for this course

5K course5 km · 250 m gain · 0% uphill · 2 aid stations
  • Flat
  • Descent

The published GPX measures 4.8 km with 250 m of climbing, 53 m per km. The course sits between 2 m and 128 m of altitude.

  • Sunset is 19:07 and the finish cut-off is 20:30. A runner using the full time allowance spends the final 1 hour 23 minutes in darkness.
  • Get the headtorch out before sunset and keep spare batteries or a power bank dry and immediately accessible. A spare buried at the bottom of the pack is not an emergency spare.
  • Check reflective course markers regularly in the dark. If the markings disappear, stop moving forward, return to the last marker and confirm the route against the GPX or organiser app.

Course-profile notes are generated from GPX grade data; terrain, rules, aid stations and weather are added only when separately sourced.

Aid stations

  • Drinks only, no food, at El Caloso (km 2) and Isla Cuale (km 4). Loosen the flask caps on approach; with no queue, refill and leave in 20-30 seconds. Carry the food you will need from the previous station.
  • Crew support is permitted only at Puerto Vallarta (km 0) and Puerto Vallarta Finish (km 5). This is not the same as a drop bag: plan equipment and food hand-offs around these stations, then verify wristband, bag and transport rules with the organiser.
  • Medical support is available at Puerto Vallarta (km 0) and Puerto Vallarta Finish (km 5). If something is wrong with your feet or your stomach, deal with it there rather than pushing on.
  • The climbing starts the moment you leave El Caloso (km 2): the steepest roughly 250 m section averages 19%. Only drinks are served here, so fill the bottles and carry your own food in, then begin the climb under control.
  • The overall cut-off is 13h, including all checkpoint stops. Build the plan around the official leg budgets below, not a flat-course average pace.
StationKmFrom previousSuppliesMedicalCrewCut-off
Puerto Vallarta0——YesYes—
El Caloso2.32.3Drinks———
Isla Cuale3.81.4DrinksNoNo—
Puerto Vallarta Finish4.91.1NoneYesYesSaturday 20:30

Aid station details come from the list published by the organiser; confirm them at the official source before race day.

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What is Puerto Vallarta by UTMB®?

Immerse yourself in the roots of the ancient Mexican Wixárika heritage through unique trails within the forest, agave fields, and the jungle reaching the beach of Puerto Vallarta.

When is Puerto Vallarta by UTMB® 2027?

Puerto Vallarta by UTMB® takes place on Thu, Mar 4, 2027 - Sat, Mar 6, 2027. Start time: 04:00.

Where does Puerto Vallarta by UTMB® take place?

Puerto Vallarta by UTMB® takes place in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico.

What are the courses and distances of Puerto Vallarta by UTMB® 2027?

Puerto Vallarta by UTMB® offers 5 courses: 81K (81 km, 3900 m D+); 53K (53 km, 2500 m D+); 37K (37 km, 1600 m D+); 20K (20 km, 1050 m D+); 5K (5 km, 200 m D+).

How hard is Puerto Vallarta by UTMB® 2027?

Difficulty is measured in km-effort: distance plus ascent divided by 100. The 81K course covers 81 km with 3900 m of climbing, which is 120 km-effort and falls in ITRA category L. All courses: 81K 120 km-effort (L), 53K 78 km-effort (M), 37K 53 km-effort (S), 20K 31 km-effort (XS), 5K 7 km-effort (XXS).

Where are the Puerto Vallarta by UTMB® photos?

Puerto Vallarta by UTMB® photos are in the organiser's gallery: https://puerto-vallarta.utmb.world/get-excited/photos. The gallery may also cover earlier editions.

What is the official website of Puerto Vallarta by UTMB®?

Official website: https://puerto-vallarta.utmb.world/

Is the Puerto Vallarta by UTMB® 2027 course a loop or an out and back?

The 81K course is a single loop with a shared start and finish; measured from the GPX file it runs 79.5 km. The 53K course is a single loop with a shared start and finish; measured from the GPX file it runs 52.6 km. The 37K course is a single loop with a shared start and finish; measured from the GPX file it runs 36.5 km.

Where is the hardest climb at Puerto Vallarta by UTMB® 2027?

The biggest climb on the 81K course runs from km 1 to km 8: 7.3 km for 821 m at 11% average; its steepest roughly 250 m section averages 23%. It tops out at 833 m.

How high does Puerto Vallarta by UTMB® 2027 go?

The 81K course runs between 1 m and 1441 m with 3660 m of total climbing.

Do you need poles at Puerto Vallarta by UTMB® 2027?

The 81K course averages 46 m of gain per km with a longest climb of 10.8 km, so poles help noticeably.

Do you need a headtorch at Puerto Vallarta by UTMB® 2027?

81K: Start 00:00, sunrise 07:18: the first 7 hours 18 minutes are run in the dark. The headtorch goes on your head at the start, not in your pack. Sunset is 19:07 and the finish cut-off is 20:30. A runner using the full time allowance spends the final 1 hour 23 minutes in darkness. Get the headtorch out before sunset and keep spare batteries or a power bank dry and immediately accessible. A spare buried at the bottom of the pack is not an emergency spare. Check reflective course markers regularly in the dark. If the markings disappear, stop moving forward, return to the last marker and confirm the route against the GPX or organiser app.

What is the weather like at Puerto Vallarta by UTMB® 2027?

Over the last 5 years the same week here measured 16°C to 26°C, with a high of 29°C, a low of 15°C and rain on 0% of days. A real forecast lands about two weeks out.

Where are the aid stations at Puerto Vallarta by UTMB® 2027?

The 81K course has 13 stations; the first at km 3 and the last at km 73. The longest gap between them is 10 km, between Jaguar and Barandillas.

What is served at the Puerto Vallarta by UTMB® 2027 aid stations?

For the 81K course: Hot food: Uma (49. km). Drinks only: Aguacatera (6. km), Barandillas (42. km). No supplies at all: Carmelitas (3. km), Guásimas (14. km), San Pedro 1 (28. km), San Pedro 2 (55. km), La Joyita (64. km).

Is there a drop bag at Puerto Vallarta by UTMB® 2027?

Yes. On the 81K course the drop bag point is Uma (km 49).

What are the cut-off times for the 81K at Puerto Vallarta by UTMB® 2027?

On the 81K course at Puerto Vallarta by UTMB® 2027 the finish cut-off is Friday 20:30. Intermediate cut-offs: Aguacatera (km 6) Friday 02:00, El Hundido (km 17) Friday 05:00, Jorullo (km 25) Friday 06:30, Uma (km 49) Friday 12:45, La Venada (km 60) Friday 15:45, Canopy (km 73) Friday 19:15.

What are the cut-off times for the 53K at Puerto Vallarta by UTMB® 2027?

On the 53K course at Puerto Vallarta by UTMB® 2027 the finish cut-off is Friday 17:30. Intermediate cut-offs: Aguacatera (km 6) Friday 06:10, El Hundido (km 17) Friday 09:00, El Jorullo (km 25) Friday 11:30, La Venada (km 33) Friday 12:45, Canopy (km 46) Friday 16:10.

What are the cut-off times for the 37K at Puerto Vallarta by UTMB® 2027?

On the 37K course at Puerto Vallarta by UTMB® 2027 the finish cut-off is Saturday 14:00. Intermediate cut-offs: Guasimas (km 16) Saturday 08:45, Aguacatera (km 29) Saturday 12:15.

What are the cut-off times for the 20K at Puerto Vallarta by UTMB® 2027?

On the 20K course at Puerto Vallarta by UTMB® 2027 the finish cut-off is Saturday 12:00. Intermediate cut-offs: Aguacatera (km 12) Saturday 10:30.

What time does Puerto Vallarta by UTMB® 2027 start?

Known start times: 81K 00:00, 53K 04:00, 37K 05:00, 20K 06:45, 5K 07:30, local time. Confirm against the organiser's schedule in race week.

What is the time limit at Puerto Vallarta by UTMB® 2027?

The finish time limit is 81K Friday 20:30, 53K Friday 17:30, 37K Saturday 14:00, 20K Saturday 12:00. Intermediate stations carry their own cut-offs; the full list is in the checkpoint table on this page.

Is there a GPX file for Puerto Vallarta by UTMB® 2027?

Yes. The GPX files for the 81K, 53K, 37K, 20K, 5K courses can be downloaded from the course section on this page, next to the route and grade profile.

Which Puerto Vallarta by UTMB® course should you choose?

The shortest option is 5K (5 km, 200 m D+) and the longest is 81K (81 km, 3900 m D+). With little trail experience the 5K is the safer start; the 81K demands an all-day effort and cut-off management.

What are the gradients like at Puerto Vallarta by UTMB® 2027?

The 81K course averages 46 m of climbing per km, with 3660 m of total ascent and 3660 m of descent. The steepest kilometre averages 20%.

How runnable is the Puerto Vallarta by UTMB® 2027 course?

This is not a running course in the classic sense: at 46 m of gain per km it demands long hiking blocks, and walking the steep climbs is part of the strategy.

Where is the steepest part of Puerto Vallarta by UTMB® 2027?

The steepest kilometre of the 81K course averages 20% and sits inside the climb between km 72 and km 72.

How many climbs does Puerto Vallarta by UTMB® 2027 have?

The 81K course has 11 distinct climbs. The biggest: km 1-8 (821 m at 11%); km 13-23 (572 m at 6%); km 28-39 (566 m at 5%).

Is there a long climb at Puerto Vallarta by UTMB® 2027?

Yes. The longest climb runs 10.8 km from km 28, gaining 566 m at 5% average, topping out at 1419 m.

What are the descents like at Puerto Vallarta by UTMB® 2027?

There is 3660 m of descent in total. The longest drop runs 18.6 km between km 61 and km 79, losing 973 m.

Are there flat sections at Puerto Vallarta by UTMB® 2027?

Partly: about 25% of the course is near flat, the rest climbs or descends.

Is the hard part of Puerto Vallarta by UTMB® 2027 early or late?

70% of the climbing sits in the first half; the day is hard early and flows later.

What is the elevation range at Puerto Vallarta by UTMB® 2027?

The lowest point of the 81K course sits at 1 m and the highest at 1441 m, a range of 1440 m. Conditions change noticeably between the two, so plan clothing in layers.

Where does Puerto Vallarta by UTMB® 2027 reach its high point?

The course tops out at 1441 m, reached around km 39.

Are poles mandatory at Puerto Vallarta by UTMB® 2027?

The organiser has not announced a pole requirement. Based on the profile poles help noticeably.

Do you need to carry water at Puerto Vallarta by UTMB® 2027?

Recommended: the longest gap between aid stations is 9.6 km, which on a hot day means carrying water.