About 80 athletes took part in the race on the Uyuni salt marsh in Bolivia.
They were divided into three groups.
In the first, the runners covered a distance of ten kilometers.
In the second, the athletes ran 24 kilometers.
The third group participated in a marathon 42 kilometers long.
Marathon runners ran not only on the plains.
They also climbed the slope of the Tunupa volcano, and then descended.
The height difference was 1245 meters.
At the same time, the salt marsh is already located at an altitude of 3650 meters above sea level.
[runner]:
“I just ran 42 kilometers, including the Tunupa volcano. The race is very difficult. It requires strength and determination. There were difficult sections. I fell many times, the salt marsh seemed endless, but at the same time beautiful.”
Running on natural terrain is called trail running.
This is one of the disciplines of athletics.
Athletes choose hilly terrain or mountains, as well as deserts and forests.
In addition to local athletes, runners from New Zealand, France, Italy, Spain and Brazil participate in competitions in Bolivia.
This is the fourth race in preparation for the championship, which will be held in Brazil in July next year.
