Ultra Machu Picchu  (UM 2026) is a high-altitude trail running ultramarathon in Cusco, Peru, inspired by the Qhapaq Ñan—the legendary Inca road system that once connected the Andes under Tawantinsuyo.

In this edition, we run a specific ancestral corridor: the route that linked Antisuyu to Cusco, the capital of the empire, and historically connected Cusco with Machu Picchu. You won’t just race a course—you’ll move through a living legacy of stone paths, mountain passes, Sacred Valley terrain, and Andean history.

This is why many runners describe the experience as “Inca Trail” spirit: not a label, but a meaning—running on ancestral Inca routes with a finish that honors the heart of the Andes: Cusco.

Are you ready to be part of this unique adventure, where culture and history merge in every kilometer?