El Reto del Indio takes place across three days. Everything kicks off on Friday at dusk with the 100 Mile start on the Caribbean coast; shorter distances start on Saturday. Here is the official 7th edition schedule.
Countdown
Time Until Race Start
Remaining time until the 100 Mile race starts from the Caribbean Sea in Salud, Colón.
Official Program
Race Weekend Timeline
Start times are staggered so that runners across all three distances converge at the Pacific Ocean. Mandatory cut-off times are highlighted.
100 Mile Race Start · Salud, Colón
Night start on the Caribbean coast. The Ocean to Ocean journey begins.
105K Race Start · Tres Hermanas, Capira
Morning start in Tres Hermanas, entering the technical heart of the mountain course.
55K Race Start · El Valle de Antón, Coclé
Morning start inside the volcanic crater of El Valle de Antón heading towards the Pacific.
55K Finish Line Cut-off · Playa Blanca Cut-off
Maximum allowed finish time for 55K participants (12-hour limit).
100 Mile & 105K Finish Line Cut-off · Playa Blanca Cut-off
Final course closing for 100 Mile (38 hours) and 105K (25 hours) participants.
Awards Ceremony · Playa Blanca
Podium awards and finisher celebration for 100M, 105K, and 55K runners on the beach.
Important Note: Schedule details are subject to minor adjustments by race direction. Please check aid station cut-offs on the Aid Stations page.
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