Ayni Andean Race 2027

You can pick up your bib the day before the competition, at the participants’ hotel. It will be handed to you upon presentation of a photo ID or passport, after your mandatory gear has been checked. The bib must be worn on the front, visible at all times. It also serves as a pass for buses, aid stations, first-aid posts, hotels, and bag-drop areas.

The event takes place over 9 days, including 6 race days:

• Day 1: the opening ceremony and briefing take place at 6 pm. The location will be confirmed later.

• Day 2: Stage 1, a 4 km kayak leg, starts at 2 pm from Tiquina, on Lake Titicaca, and finishes in Tiquina.

• Day 3: Stage 2, an 18 km trail run, starts at 8 am from Tiquina, and finishes in Tiquina.

• Day 4: Stage 3, a 50 km mountain bike leg, starts at 8 am from Tiquina, and finishes in Tiquina.

• Day 5: Stage 4, a 12 km run, starts at 11 am on the Salar de Uyuni, and finishes at Isla del Pescado.

• Day 6: Stage 5, a 40 km mountain bike leg, starts at 8 am from Isla del Pescado, and finishes in Jirira.

• Day 7: this is a rest day, dedicated to the transition between Uyuni and Una.

• Day 8: Stage 6, a 15 km trail run, starts at 8 am from Una, and finishes in Una. It is followed by the closing ceremony, which ends at 2 pm.

• Day 9: return to La Paz.

Your registration is refunded 100% up to 45 days before the start of the competition. In the event of disqualification, registration fees are not refunded.

Yes, each stage has cut-off times, which are communicated one month before the event. Any runner who leaves a checkpoint after the cut-off time is disqualified.

The organization provides solid food and drinks on each course.

The stations offer drinks and food to consume on site, as well as water and energy or isotonic drinks to refill your containers. The race is semi-self-sufficient: when leaving each aid station, you must carry enough drink and food to reach the next one. No disposable tableware is distributed, but utensils are provided at the assistance stations.

Only runners wearing a visible bib have access to the aid stations.

The rules do not require a medical certificate. To take part, however, it is essential:

• to be fully aware of the duration and the specific nature of the event, and to be perfectly prepared for it;

• to know how to cope, without outside help, with difficult weather conditions at altitude;

• to know how to manage on your own the physical or mental issues linked to fatigue, digestive troubles, muscle or joint pain, and minor injuries;

• to be aware that your safety depends on your own ability to adapt to the unexpected.

Your registration includes:

• accommodation for all race days, sometimes with one night of camping;

• all meals during the race days;

• aid stations on each stage;

• the kayak and life jacket;

• transport of your travel bag between stages.

Accommodation after the race is not included. If you wish to extend your stay, you can contact the organization to arrange it.

Yes, your travel bag is transported from one stage to another and will be returned to you upon presentation of your bib. As its contents are not checked, it is recommended not to leave valuables inside.

Yes, you must be at least 18 years old to take part in the event.

Yes, the gear varies depending on the stages.

For all stages:

• a whistle;

• a first-aid kit;

• a waterproof jacket with hood;

• sunglasses;

• sunscreen.

From Stage 2 to Stage 6:

• a hydration system of at least 500 ml;

• a survival blanket.

For the on-foot stages (2, 4 and 6):

• a hydration pack of 3 to 5 liters.

For Stages 2, 3, 5 and 6:

• a food reserve.

For the mountain bike stages (3 and 5):

• a mountain bike in good condition;

• a helmet;

• at least two spare inner tubes;

• a repair kit.

The kayak and life jacket are provided by the organization. The final list is confirmed 24 hours before bib pickup and may change depending on the weather. Checks are carried out before the start, during the race, and at the finish. Missing gear results in a penalty, or even disqualification. If you choose to run with poles, you must keep them from start to finish.

If you still have questions, you can contact the organizers by email: info@thaki-voyage.com