Cruce Tandilia

Ahhhh, Argentina: the tango 💃, the asado 🥩, Lionel Messi… and above all 🤔 THE TAN-TUL CROSSING ! 🤩

Don’t forget your best trail running shoes and head to Tandil, in Buenos Aires Province 🇦🇷. First, let’s talk about the setting, because it’s packing a punch. You’ll tread the Tandil sierras, the oldest mountains in Argentina 🏔️. We’re not talking dinosaur ages here 🦕, which would be ancient compared to today, but rather 2.2 billion years old, which is pretty impressive! To give you a sense, there were no stable life forms on Earth at that time because there wasn’t much oxygen in the atmosphere. We guarantee these rocks, no matter how old, will make you feel more alive than ever. Open your lungs wide because now that we have this pure air, it’ll help you finish your trail in style. On the menu: a 100% natural setting, between ancient rocks 🪨, wild vegetation 🌿, and landscapes that make you want to pull out your phone every 5 minutes 📸. But beware, this isn’t a Sunday stroll: it climbs hard ⛰️, technical descents, and better avoid twisting an ankle while playing influencer 😅. The bonus? In January, while the Northern Hemisphere shivers under snow ❄️, you’ll be in a full Argentine summer soaking up the sun ☀️. Smart move, right? 😎

And because Argentinians love to go all out, here you have not one, but 4 distances to choose from 🎁. The 8 km to enjoy a relaxed atmosphere, the 15 km to step things up: both formats are only run on Saturdays, perfect for indulging without too much pressure. The vida loca vibe 🤙 (well, almost). But if you want the full experience, head for the 30 km or the 50 km: two days of effort, half Saturday, half Sunday 🥵. The standings 🥇 will be the sum of your two times. It’s up to you whether you start like a maniac on the first stage 🤪 or play the consistency card ⚖️ over the two days. And the real twist? ✨ You’ll be able to earn a time reduction with the "Tandil Vertical". Yes, your eyes 👀 aren’t deceiving you, you read that right. The organizers offer a mini time-trial ⌚️ on Friday to cut your final time across the four weekend races. They’re really generous these Argentines! 🥰 You’ll have 5 minutes to cover 500 m How does it work? For example, if you clock a time of 2 min 20 during the "Tandil Vertical", you’ll get a bonus of 5 minutes minus your time, i.e. a total of 2 min 40 off your reference time for the "Cruce Tandilia". If your clock time is over 4 minutes, the bonus is capped at 1 minute. Too easy, right? Well, not that much! "La Verticale" is climbing 314 stairs 📈 leading to the Castillo Morisco 🏰 at the top of the Parque Independencia. 50 m of positive elevation over500 m is enough to make your heart race 🫀. That’s what loving sport is about! 😉 The courses will stay secret until a few days before the start! 🤫 Only the elevations 🔝 and the distances between aid stations ↔️ will be known. A touch of adventure, Indiana Jones style 🧭, which will make this race memorable. You won’t be able to recognize it, you won’t be able to cheat: just run and enjoy. Fair play total 🙌. At the finish, your medal will whisper a quote that sums it all up: “ If adventure seems dangerous to you, try routine, it’s deadly. ” 💥.

But beware, Tandil, this isn’t just about sport… It’s also a town where you’ll definitely love good food! 🤤 Besides being generous, the cooks are superb in Argentina. The legendary Época de Quesos 🧀 will offer cheese boards that’ll drop you to your knees, and the empanadas galore will be waiting at Al Ver Verás 🥟, not to mention craft beers from Calabaza and Tandilia 🍺. And for a pre-drink? Local gin at Campo 🍸 or wine from the cellar Cordón Blanco 🍷 (to be enjoyed in moderation). You got it, in Tandil, your stomach will be as happy as your legs! 🦵 And if you want to extend the experience, the town is full of walks and amazing spots 🗺️ including: the Piedra Movediza 🪨, symbol of Tandil, the Cerro Centinela ⛰️ with horseback rides 🐴 and the Dique del Fuerte 🚴‍♂️ for a lakeside pause. And if you’re hungry for more, there are ziplines 🎢, suspension bridges 🌉, and rappelling near by to fuel the adrenaline and epic thrills! 💪

So, are you in for the adventure? 🧳