Gearing Up for the Ultra Marathon!

It is an exciting month for those of us in the Manu Region as Beyond the Ultimate, with the help of Dircetur, and Gobierno Regional de Cusco, is setting up for the regions first ever Jungle Ultra.  Commencing on 23 May 2012, countless hands have been involved in the event preparation from cleaning trails, securing river crossings, coordinating press, working with native communities, ensuring participant safety, and much more.  Contracted as a 6-year event, 2012’s Jungle Ultra will set the tone and be used as a guide for years to come. 

Wayquecha – Starting in the Wayquecha research station, 3000m above sea level, the runners will spend their first night in the clouds acclimating themselves to their first climate zone, the cloud forest, while immersing themselves in one of the most bio-diverse stretches of land in the world.

Alto Tono River – During a 2-day descent, the participants wind themselves through the 67km of trails following and crossing the narrow but rapid, Tono River spending the night in the riverbank pueblo of Tono.

Santa Rosa de Huacaria – 40km from Tono, the native community of Santa Rosa de Huacaria demonstrates how Wachiperi and Machiguenka tribes live together in unison in traditional Amazonian fashion.

Queros de Wachiperi, - The participants will celebrate a day of rest with the native community of Queros de Wachiperi.  The celebration will honor the runner’s extreme dedication with traditional ceremonies of healing through the powers of the earth and universe.  Queros is located southeast of Pillcopata, to the left of the Queros River

Pillcopata – May 29^th will be a memorable one for the people of Pillcopata as we welcome the runners, friends, and family to our community.  A commemoration will be held to honor the participants including a formal awards ceremony followed by a celebration featuring food and drink from the local communities.  We look forward to welcoming everyone and participating in this inaugural affair of the Jungle Ultra!