2023-12-02 08:30:00
The largest stage race in America landed in Bariloche following three successful editions in the south of Neuquén.
This year, Cerro Catedral was the starting point for the 21st edition of El Cruce Saucony, which has the participation of more than 4,500 runners representing 49 countries and divided into four groups.
El Cruce was born in 2002 with the objective of uniting Argentina with Chile by crossing the Andes mountain range for 3 days. It was the first adventure competition that brought together more than 300 participants, crossing mountains and sharing crowded camps. An adventure full of experience and competition, where the teamwork of two adventurers was measured.
Immediately this challenge became the biggest competition of the year. “It is the race that every adventure runner dreams of facing,” says Oscar Aliaga, DIGO expert.
The competition does not last just a few hours, like most, but takes place over 3 days and involves running almost 100 km of mountain, crossing the most varied terrain, crossing various landscapes such as forests, volcanoes, streams and lakes, facing adverse climates and ascending and descending steep slopes.
The excellent logistics of the race allow us to set up camps immersed in the mountain nature. There is permanent assistance to the runners.
Oscar Aliaga. DIGO expert.
The snowy mountains guarantee a unique experience and a challenge for runners who are already running trails that reach 2,000 meters above sea level.
With the idea of running across the mountain range and uniting Argentina with Chile, this adventure race divided into three stages was born. Its first edition was in Los Penitentes in Mendozacrossing the Cristo Redentor pass and arriving at Portillo in Chile, with 124 participants.
- +900
- people are involved in the organization, between workers and volunteers.
Throughout these years he had many departure destinations, Mostly locations in Patagonia and since the 2019 edition, the race is held entirely in this country. Such is the call that the runners are divided into groups and, as they complete the stages, they arrive at the camps where they spend the day, feed, rest, spend the night in tents and prepare to start another day of racing very early. .
“The excellent logistics of the journey allows you to set up camps immersed in mountain nature. The work of workers and volunteers comes together to provide assistance to the runners,” highlighted Oscar Aliaga in DIGO.
- 1400
- Foreign runners participate in this edition.
Giant dining tents, hydration and four meals a day, a menu that includes meats, pastas, salads and stews, options for vegans, vegetarians and celiacs, toilets that stand out for their cleanliness and a climate of cordiality, are the components of this internationally renowned event.
There are two campsites on the course with more than 600 tents each waiting to accommodate the runners, There is a permanent nursing guard tent, cell phone charging stations, GPS watches and group stretching exercises.. “A company offers its products for free to relieve muscle tension with pressotherapy, there is an option for massages with an additional cost, sale of drinks and more services that combine to make the stay more comfortable,” he added.
Organized by the Running Club and the Saucony sports company, it has the indispensable support of the National Parks Administration, of the Nahuel Huapí National Park.
The Cruce 2023 is part of “Project Peak”, a global Saucony trail running project made up of 6 adventure races around the world that culminate in the Argentine foothills.
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