Jungle Ultra Marathon
A 230km self-sufficient ultra marathon through the Amazon Rainforest
This is Manu National Park, Peru. Set deep in the rainforest, the impenetrable nature of this jungle is the reason it remains untouched making this one of the toughest races in the world.
As you journey from cloud forest to Amazon basin, you will fight your way through suffocating undergrowth, broken by river crossing after crossing.
This is our hardest ultra marathon. Choked with mud and humidity, the thin air doubles the effort required to move testing all of your physical and mental resilience. This is a race like no other.
This is the Jungle Ultra, follow us to adventure.
Journey from the Andes
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To the Amazon
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In a five day stage race
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Charge through river crossing after river crossing
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Battle through thick Jungle
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On well marked trails
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Carrying all the equipment you need to survive the jungle
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Planning your food and water
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Supported by highly qualified teams of guides and medics
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Sling your hammock at the end of a gruelling day
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In the paradise of Kosnipata-Manu
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Experience the wildlife the Amazon has to offer
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Feel on top of the world as you stand above the clouds
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Enter the Jungle Ultra!
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Race Details
- Location: Manu National Park, Peru
- Distance: 230kms
- Stages: 5 stages in 5 days
- Terrain: Jungle and Rain Forest
- Red Jersey Stage: King/Queen of the Hill
- Base Camp: Cloud Forest
- Finish: Pilcopata
- Daytime Temperature: 20°C – 30°C
- Evening Temperature: 5°C – 20°C
- Daylight Hours: 12
- Airport: Cusco
- Event Duration: 8 days
- Accommodation: Hammocks
- Places Available: 60
Get your Race Information Pack
Find out everything you need to know about the Jungle Ultra by downloading our free race information pack. It includes the travel itinerary, kit list, race rules and a daily breakdown of each race stage.
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What's next?
Interested to take part in the Beyond The Ultimate – Jungle Ultra? Schedule a call with one of our Race Directors, explore race footage and runner testimonials on our YouTube channel or check out the competition on the race roster.
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Testimonials
Nick Coats
The jungle was beautifully savage, and yet the grit of every runner and the rawness of the experience made it unforgettable. The organisation and professionalism was world class. Cross that line, and you’ll carry something truly special with you for life.
Jungle Ultra Finisher 2025
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Clare Sims
It was the best experience ever surrounded by like-minded people in the most awe inspiring place. The privilege of being in the Amazon rainforest and in the local community is everything. You will come away with an adventure that fills you with magic.
Jungle Ultra Finisher 2025
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Lewis Woodcock
More an epic adventure than an ultra, it’s an opportunity to truly test yourself in one of the most beautiful, savage, and unforgiving environments.
Jungle Ultra Finisher 2025
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Mael Jefferson
You'll witness beautiful landscapes and meet some amazing local people. An incredible human experience I want to come and experience again.
Jungle Ultra Finisher 2019
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Carolin Botterill
The race is spectacularly well run. The course is tricky, challenging and fun all at the same time. The camaraderie is amazing.
Jungle Ultra Finisher x 5
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Ben North
You go through high places and low places but you just have to keep on going. Being in the jungle is amazing, it's like nowhere else on earth.
Jungle Ultra Finisher 2019
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James Fullerton
The course is unpredictable and relentless. It's an opportunity to test yourself, a chance to push your body and mind in a beautiful place.
Jungle Ultra Finisher 2019
FAQs
The Jungle Ultra gives you the opportunity to compete in one of the most remote and challenging areas where few tourists ever get the opportunity to go. Your entry fee covers the teams, logistics and park fees to bring this race to life:
- GPS tracking ensuring your safety.
- Manned check-points and camps with medical and support staff.
- Provision of drinking water on the course and hot water for preparing food at all camps.
- Transfers to and from the race.
- Storage and carriage of luggage during the race.
- Digital watermarked copies of all photos captured by our professional adventure photographer.
- Race coverage for friends and family back home.
- Race T-Shirt and Finishers Medal.
- Donation to our woodland project to offset carbon from flights.
- Celebratory meal and finish line celebrations.
- National Park fees.
What’s not included in your entry fee are your flights, additional hotel stays, equipment and clothing (please see kit list) and food and drink during the race (other than water provided at checkpoints and camps).
Payment schedule
To secure your place in the race, you will need to make a deposit payment of £875 on entry. The remaining fee can be split over three further payments. Alternatively, you can pay in full when you enter.
You can use your debit or credit card to make your payment online. Stripe Payments handles the steps between you providing your card information and learning that the payment has been accepted. Some of the world’s largest companies, including Amazon and Shopify use Stripe.
Deposit
Pay a £875 deposit on entry to secure your place.
270 days before race
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180 days before race
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90 days before race
Final payment of £875 is now due.
