Our wildest, most demanding adventure. From the 3,450 m summit of Cerro de la Muerte, down through cloud forest and dense jungle to the wild South Pacific coast, with river crossings and homestays with local families.
This is our Expedition level — the wildest thing we do. Roughly 145 km across six running days, starting high on the flanks of Cerro de la Muerte at 3,450 m and descending through cloud forest and dense jungle all the way to the wild South Pacific coast at Corcovado.
Almost nobody sees this Costa Rica. We run mule tracks and jungle paths between farms and homestays, eat lunch at families' homes deep in the forest — fresh coffee straight from the farm — and swim under hidden waterfalls no tourist circuit reaches.
Heat, humidity and dense vegetation make it as mentally intense as it is physical: this one is for experienced trail runners, and we have a call with you first to confirm fit. If that sounds like you, check the January 2027 departure — or start gentler on the Costa Brava.
What makes our Costa Rica running vacation unforgettable.
From the summit flanks of Cerro de la Muerte down to the wild South Pacific coast.
Run through two worlds in one week — misty highland forest and dense lowland jungle.
Swim under falls deep in the forest that no tourist circuit reaches.
Home-grown food and fresh coffee straight from the farm, deep in the jungle.
Finish beside one of the most biodiverse places on the planet.
Our hardest level — experienced trail runners only, and we call you first to confirm fit.
~145 km (6 running days) — owner-verified distances. Scroll to travel the week.
Real reels from the trail.
Mule tracks, hidden waterfalls and homestays deep in the forest — the Costa Rica almost nobody sees.
Rustic, locally-run lodges plus one homestay with a Costa Rican family - authenticity over luxury.
Gallo pinto (rice and beans); Fresh fish by the sea; Home-cooked meals with local families
Founder-led, always with local guides who know every trail.
Boat, 4x4 and mule support where the jungle demands it; luggage always moves ahead of you.
Every booking starts with a 30-minute call anyway — honest advice on the terrain, the distances and whether this trip fits where you are right now. No commitment.
Book your fit call with Pablo Or WhatsApp us"We saw places no tourists will ever see. Lunch stops in the middle of the jungle at a local's house who grows their own food — fresh coffee from a coffee farm! Pablo and his crew… bunch of legends. You owe it to yourself."
"Costa Rica is just beautiful, but most people only see the surface. This is an experience to really get to know Costa Rica in its deepest and to be transformed by it — from one of its highest peaks to Dominical. No one in Costa Rica knows these places."
"Truly an amazing experience. A really unique travel opportunity that is not duplicated anywhere else. The mountain running was very challenging — train hard. Breathtaking views, friendly locals and delicious food. If you get the chance, take it."
"We have run Costa Brava, Morocco and Costa Rica — each trip unique and amazing. You see parts of the country few visitors get to see, in close contact with locals, their hospitality, culture and amazing food."
"Trip of a lifetime! Amazing guides and a great cohesive group who help each other through the thick of the rainforest — literally. The best way to see the country and meet its people, on your own two feet. I recommend it 100%."
"One of my favorite lifetime experiences as a runner and global traveler. Wonderful local people, delicious food, and I felt safe the whole trip while exploring unbelievable places without tourists."
"Great adventure, great running, beautiful nature. A super group, and Pablo and Cristina were the best hosts ever. Everything was well organized and the trip ended too soon!"
"The group dynamic and support was amazing. The week was incredibly difficult — physically and mentally — but because of that, extremely rewarding. Only another 5k…"
"Running Costa Rica was just amazing! Pablo and his team are doing an absolutely perfect job. Everybody, go for it!"
Pablo and Cristina lead every expedition personally, together with the local guides who've shared these trails with us since the first crossing in 2016 — the families who host us are friends of many years, not suppliers.
This is our Expedition level — ~145 km (6 running days) of trail running. For experienced trail runners only; we have a call with you first to confirm fit.
Cloud-forest ridgelines, huge jungle descents, river crossings, muddy farm tracks and finally Pacific beaches — hot, humid, technical and absolutely unforgettable.
All accommodation, daily meals, expert local guides and full support. Flights not included.
Experienced trail runners only — it's our Expedition level, ~145 km in six running days with heat, humidity and big descents. We have a call with every runner first to confirm fit.
Since 2016 — it was our first expedition-level route, and the local guides and host families have been with us from the start.
Far from it: hidden waterfalls, coffee-farm lunches, wildlife everywhere, and evenings with the families who host us deep in the jungle.
Yes — most of our runners travel solo and are part of a tight group from day one. Prices are based on double accommodation, so a small single supplement is possible.
January is the dry season — the best window. It's still hot and humid in the lowlands, which is part of what makes it an expedition; we plan the days around it.
Click “Reserve your spot” or request the brochure — then we'll schedule the fit call and confirm your place on the January departure.
It's a friendly conversation, not a sales call. We talk about your running, answer every question, and make sure this trip genuinely fits you — terrain, distances, group rhythm. If it's not the right trip, we'll tell you and suggest a better one. Every booking starts with this call.
If you can comfortably run 15–20 km on consecutive days and handle heat and humidity, you'll be fine — and the fit call exists exactly to answer this honestly for your case. We've guided first-time adventurers and ultrarunners on the same trips; the support crew means nobody is ever left behind.
Costa Rica runs once a year, in January, with a single small group — and it has filled early every season. The 2027 group is filling now. Booking the fit call early reserves your conversation, not your money.
Not sure this is your trip? Explore our other guided trail-running holidays — Costa Brava · Pyrenees to the Med · Sicily · Morocco: Atlas to Sahara — or browse every 2027 departure date and request a brochure. New here? Start with our trail running vacations overview or compare all five trail running tours.
From $2700 · 6 running days / 8 days, 7 nights · 9–16 January
This is the wildest, most demanding trip we run — and that's exactly the point. You start from the 3,450 m summit of Cerro de la Muerte, where the air is thin and the cloud forest drips around you, and over six running days you descend through terrain that changes almost hourly: high-mountain cloud forest, dense jungle where the canopy roars with life, river crossings where your shoes never quite dry, and finally the wild South Pacific coast.
Running is how we travel here, not how we compete. The days are long — this is Expedition level, our wildest and most demanding adventure — but the support is real every step. At night you stay with local families: homestays, shared meals, real conversations. You experience Costa Rica as a guest, not a tourist.
Yes, if: you're comfortable running long, consecutive days on jungle trails, you can embrace humidity, mud and river water as part of the adventure, and you want the wildest trip we run.
Consider Costa Brava or Sicily instead if: you want Mediterranean coast and gentler daily distances — same philosophy, easier rhythm.
One departure a year — January — with a small group. ~145 km across 6 running days, 8 days and 7 nights in total, from $2700 per person.