The Pacific Race 2026

A race on the ocean? 🌊 No, no, not running on water, unless you are secretly God 🤯. However, you'll be close to paradise 🪽.

Welcome to the department of Valle del Cauca, in the heart of the Pacific region of Colombia 🇨🇴. The Pacific Race is not just a race; it's a true immersion in the world capital of salsa 💃. In mid-September, the city pulses to the beat of a flagship event 😎: a super-fast 10 km. If you're looking to smash your personal best on the tarmac 💥, you're in the right place ✅. Here, the elevation is almost nonexistent (it's as flat as flat can get 📏), which allows international elites to challenge the world records every year. It's like the Fast and Furious of running, but without the cars 🚘 and a lot more sweat 🥵.

The course is a high-intensity guided tour 😜. You will cross the most emblematic areas of Cali, between modernity 🏙️ and historic neighborhoods 🏛️. Imagine running where scenes of popular fervor recall some Latin atmosphere films 🌎, where every street corner seems ready to trigger a dance step 🪩. We're serious about geography here 📍: you run along the lush parks 🌳 and the major avenues that make up the city's DNA 🧬. It's urban, it's dynamic, and above all, it's designed for your legs to run like Swiss clocks 🕘 under the Colombian sun ☀️. You'll surely attempt your personal record, and we wish you great success! 🤩 As for the atmosphere, it's epic. The Pacific Race is famous for its "fury", this contagious energy ⚡️ that pushes you in the final meters. No need for a symphony orchestra when you have the cheers of the Caleños (in case you’re wondering what the residents of Cali are called) lining the route. The numbers speak for themselves with thousands of participants turning the streets into a colorful human tide 🌈. After the race? It's time to unwind 😮‍💨. The race village is the perfect gathering point to share your achievements with other finishers 🥇, all within a festive atmosphere unique to Colombia 🥳.

Participating in this event is also about supporting an association that helps the underprivileged in Colombia. For over 20 years, the Campeones del Futuro Foundation has been changing lives through sports and education in the Pacific region of Colombia: Quibdo, Cali, Buenaventura, Tumaco, and Guapi. You're running for a good cause, in addition to everything else 💖. It adds a special flavor to a weekend that promises to be memorable 😁.

To extend the experience, don't leave the city without taking a tour of Barrio San Antonio 🏘️ for its colonial charm or a visit to the Cristo Rey Monument overlooking the valley. If you still have energy in your legs 🦵, a salsa lesson is mandatory (it's almost a local law 😅). Culinary-wise, let yourself be tempted by a refreshing Lulada or some Aborrajados to recharge your batteries 🔋. That's also the spirit of the Pacific: run hard, and live even harder! 💪

So, are you ready for a Cali-ty (quality) weekend? 😉