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REGISTRATIONS

If you have any questions that are not within these questions, do not hesitate to contact us and we will gladly answer you. 

The registration process for El Reto del Indio 2025 will be done through Ultrasignup paying by credit card.

What do I do if I don't have a user on the Ultrasignup platform?

You have two options, register as a guest or create a user. The process is simple and you only have to do it once.

Select the distance, complete the form (where it says ZIP CODE write 0), include the credit card, the payment will be made automatically, finally you will receive a confirmation email.

160k runners must have proven experience.

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What do I do if I don't have a credit card?

Contact our customer service team by email elretodelindio@gmail.com, they will send you a form which you must fill out with all your information. Subsequently you must make the payment to the Pura Voluntad Foundation and we will do the process on the platform. The charge for this service is $7.

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How do I know if I am registered?

The platform sends you a confirmation email.

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Are subscriptions allowed?

We do not have a subscription plan, however registration runs until February. We will wait for you!

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What are the registration stages?

We have two registration stages, stage #1 runs from August 21 to December 21. Stage #2 runs from December 22 to February 15 with an increase in prices.

6

Why is there a difference in prices compared to the 2024 race?

El Reto del Indio is a non-profit race. For 2025 the prices will be the same compared to 2023, the only change is that we charge through the Ultrasignup platform. A handling fee is charged.

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At what age can you participate in the race?

Runners 18+ years old.

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Does the race give ITRA points?

Yes, El Reto del Indio is part of ITRA , we give the following points: 5 for 160k, 4 for 105k and 2 for 55k.

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Frequently
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BEFORE, DURING AND AFTER THE RACE

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Training

With this discount code: RETODELINDIORACE participants will be able to access a 20% discount on their first 2 months of training with Vert. To use the discount, they must go to the website https://app.vert.run and create their subscription on the website, the code cannot be applied to subscriptions created on a mobile phone.

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Recommended equipment

Watch, cell phone, flashlight and batteries, backpack or vest with at least 1.5 liters of water capacity and pockets for other things. See Essential Equipment

3

How are they going to handle people running at night?

The race will be marked and has parts of trails but much longer parts of dirt road. We have organized the starting times so that most of the runners do the trails during the day and most of the night is on tosca / dirt road where it is much easier to run and the night makes the run cooler. However, as in almost all Ultras, part of the trail will have to be covered at night, so we recommend watching or following other runners, having the route on the clock and keeping an eye on the race signs. We will have explanatory Zoom and at least one practice run for you to use your watch. In the night part we will also have the closest stations to each other, approximately every 11kms.

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What if I can't continue?

It is important to carry out a responsible training to be able to face and enjoy the selected distance, however, mishaps can occur. In this case, you must get to the nearest Aid Station where the next steps will be indicated. In each Aid Station there will be personnel with means of transport and communication but it must be clear that there are many runners and you cannot leave the station until the last one passes, so if you cannot continue, we recommend first resting, if you have enough time maybe you recover and want to continue in the race, if you don't want to continue, you must wait for the station to close and we can take you to the main station. Remember that transportation is only offered from the Tres Hermanas station to Panama. From El Valle you must have your own means.

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Is it advisable to change clothes and shoes?

This depends on each runner. There are parts of the route where you cross several rivers and sweaty clothes at night can make you cold. As a general rule, if nothing bothers you, don't change it, but if something makes you uncomfortable, change it. In any case, prepare your change bags (drop bags) to send to the Tres Hermanas and El Valle stations so that if you want to change something, you have the option.

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Can runners leave a small backpack at the start?

160K and 105K runners can leave a backpack at the start which will be returned to them at the finish line.

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How does the pacer work?

You can use pacer for the 105k and 160k distances, and you are allowed to enter from the El Valle – Casa Bennet station. You must be registered in advance.

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What do pacers do?

They are the runner's companions; they do not have to carry the equipment, they simply support and accompany him during part of the race.

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What are the cutoff times for the different distances?

For 55k there is no cut-off time at the stations, you have 12 hours to complete the race and become an official finisher of El Reto del Indio.

For 105k there is a cut-off time at El Valle station, you have 14 hours to get to El Valle – Casa Bennett station and you must complete the race in no more than 24 hours to be an official finisher of El Reto del Indio.

For 160k the cut-off time at the 3 Hermanas – HHH station is 14 hours and then at El Valle – Casa Bennet the cut-off time is 28 hours, you have 38 hours to complete the race, have your buckle and be an official finisher of El Reto del Indio.

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Is the route the same as in 2024?

For El Reto del Indio 2025 we will make some changes to the route, once it is defined we will publish it on the different channels.

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Sports Massage and Recovery

El Reto del Indio Session.

How can you schedule it?
- Enter the Link: https://corecenter.site.agendapro.com/pa/sucursal/145789
- Click on the category SPORTS MASSAGE AND RECOVERY
- Find the service Session The Indian Challenge
- Set up a service schedule
- Click Next at the bottom of the screen

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Duration time 60 minutes, cost $ 45

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ABOUT AID STATIONS

Can clothes be left in case a change is required?

Yes, you can at two aid stations, Tres Hermanas and El Valle. At the technical talk you must leave the bags that will be waiting for you at the stations. It is important to put your name, number and what station you are going to.

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Regarding food during the race, if I can't eat something specific, could I leave things at a station?

The stations have basic supplies, here the Support Stations detail, any specific needs of the runner must be resolved by him/her in his/her race vest or in his/her dropbags.

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If you have any questions that are not within these questions, do not hesitate to contact us and we will gladly answer you. 

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