The Karukinka Gravel Race will take you to discover one of the least explored paths by humankind in a pristine and unspoiled natural setting, the southern tip of Tierra del Fuego Island.
Our main objective is for you to reach places where very few have been, in a territory that opens up to the world and reveals its hidden beauty. This territory has only been there for a few, but thanks to the efforts of pioneering individuals, will in the future become one of the most iconic tourist destinations on the far side of the earth.
The race takes place primarily on the Vicuña-Yendegaia Route, a path forged by the Military Labor Corps (CMT), which for years has been in charge of building the land route that will connect the Strait of Magellan with the Beagle Channel through Chilean territory.
Based on this event's terrain, difficulty and riding style.
Karukinka Gravel Race covers 440 km with 5500 m of climbing along the way — a fairly gentle profile from start to finish.
Karukinka Gravel Race's terrain calls for a Gravel Bike, ideally running 45-50mm Tubeless tires. On the drivetrain side, a 38-40T (1x) chainring matched to a 10-51T cassette gives enough range for the climbing involved.
We rate Karukinka Gravel Race as Intermediate overall. Riders should be ready for rough, technical terrain for a good stretch of the route, fairly flat elevation gain, and mild and generally comfortable conditions.
Mark your calendar for December 8, 2025 — Karukinka Gravel Race's summer timing means with long daylight hours, though heat can become a real factor.
Karukinka Gravel Race runs primarily on gravel, and we'd recommend 45-50mm Tubeless tires to handle it comfortably.