Running 240km in six stages, this race has tested the mental toughness, will and endurance of some of the best ultra trail runners of the world as well as runners from all walks of life who have toed the line each year.
February: SATURDAY 13th to SATURDAY 20th, 2027
Official registration & reception for competitors in San José: February, Saturday 13th
Race start: February, Sunday 8th. Transport to the Start.
Race finish: February, Friday 19th. Transport back to San Jose, Saturday 14th.
Race length: 6 days
Distance: Expedition Run 240km | Adventure Run 145km
Event finish: February, Friday 19th
The Coastal Challenge Costa Rica is a multi-stage trail running race where you’ll test your mental and physical strength in order to succeed in the heavy tropical forest & beach weather.
It’s considered one of the top trail running races in the world, but TCC is much more than that. A complete journey where runners (world pro and amateurs), staff & media interact in a 24 hours all inclusive base camp experience.
Facts:
23 x Years Experience 1,922 x Happy Racers 5400 km Distance Cover or 22 years 13 x Microclimates
The course is set along Costa Rica’s tropical Pacific coastline but weaves at times into the Talamancas, a coastal mountain range in the Southwest corner of the country. You’ll finish near the border of Panama in a serene fishing village that until recently was only accessible by boat.
Official Event Shirt
Individual or double Tent options will be provided during race
Transportation from Host Hotel in San Jose to the race start
Transportation from the last camp in Drake Bay to the Host Hotel in San Jose
Medical Assistance – qualified U.S. and Costa Rican Medical Doctors, EMTs, and oncall Medical Helicopters
Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner each day during the race prepared by Food Nutritionist and Catering Staff
Aid Stations (Fresh Fruit and Bottled Water, Electrolyte Drink, Sodas)
Evening Campsite Locations, with water, showers and restrooms
Finishers medal and podium prizes
Party and Awards Dinner and ceremony
Course fully marked, with access to the GPS
Race route book with all the details and itineraries
New friends and many new memories to take back home!
Bring your own cuttery
The Coastal Challenge Costa Rica is the ultimate multi-stage trail running adventure, designed for endurance athletes who crave a raw and untamed experience. Over six grueling days, participants tackle a stunning yet punishing course through Costa Rica’s most breathtaking landscapes—coastal jungles, river crossings, mountain ridges, and pristine beaches.
With limited spots available, this is more than just a race—it’s a test of resilience, strategy, and mental toughness. Runners must navigate steep ascents, technical descents, and humid tropical conditions, all while immersed in the country’s unparalleled biodiversity. Whether you’re an elite competitor or an adventure-seeking trail runner, The Coastal Challenge offers a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to push your limits in one of the most spectacular settings on Earth.
Are you ready to take on the challenge?
The Coastal Challenge Costa Rica es la aventura definitiva de trail running por etapas, diseñada para atletas de resistencia que buscan una experiencia auténtica, salvaje y sin concesiones. Durante seis exigentes días, los participantes se enfrentan a un recorrido tan impresionante como desafiante, atravesando algunos de los paisajes más espectaculares de Costa Rica: selvas costeras, cruces de ríos, crestas montañosas y playas vírgenes.
Con cupos limitados, esto es mucho más que una carrera: es una prueba de resistencia, estrategia y fortaleza mental. Los corredores deben superar ascensos empinados, descensos técnicos y las condiciones húmedas del trópico, todo mientras se sumergen en la biodiversidad incomparable del país. Ya seas un competidor élite o un corredor de trail en busca de aventura, The Coastal Challenge ofrece una oportunidad única en la vida para llevar tus límites al máximo en uno de los escenarios más espectaculares del planeta.
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