Salt Cathedral of Zipaquirá hosts Trail race on 18 October
Published on 10/18/2026 at 08:32 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWS
The Trail Running de Colores takes place at the Salt Cathedral of Zipaquirá (Catedral de Sal de Zipaquirá) in Zipaquirá, Colombia, on 18 October 2026. The race links the Parque de la Sal with the underground spaces of the attraction, giving the current event a direct connection to the site’s mining setting.
Trail Running de Colores enters the cathedral on 18 October
The operator’s programme places the Trail Running de Colores 2026 at the Salt Cathedral on 18 October 2026. It describes a six-kilometre route through woodland in the Parque de la Sal and selected underground areas, with the course reaching 180 metres below ground.
The event is the second edition of the race. The operator says more than 3,500 runners from different parts of Colombia are expected, while Caracol Radio reports that the route finishes at the Plazoleta del Minero after crossing the salt tunnels. A colour celebration and music are planned around the finish.
Registration is no longer available for the race. La FM reports that the organiser has invited the public to come and accompany the runners, so the event still offers a defined point of interest for visitors already in Zipaquirá on 18 October 2026.
Why the race follows the Salt Cathedral’s mining route
The current Salt Cathedral stands inside a salt mine 180 metres below the surface. The present building opened in 1995 after the earlier cathedral closed in 1992 because of safety concerns, and its underground setting remains central to the visitor experience.
The route therefore uses more than a dramatic backdrop. Its combination of the wooded park and salt galleries follows the two environments that define the complex above and below ground. The operator identifies the attraction as Colombia’s First Wonder, while Colombia’s national tourism board records the 1995 inauguration and its depth.
The underground church is associated with religious art, mining history and carved salt spaces. The race’s finish at the miners’ square connects its sporting programme with the industrial and cultural identity represented by the complex.
Visiting Salt Cathedral of Zipaquirá: what travellers from Western Europe should know
- The Trail Running de Colores takes place on 18 October 2026 at the Salt Cathedral and Parque de la Sal in Zipaquirá.
- The race is reserved for registered runners, whose places are closed, while the organiser has invited the public to accompany the competitors during the event.
- The operator lists the complex at Calle 1 with Carrera 6 in Zipaquirá, Cundinamarca, Colombia.
- The route combines woodland paths with underground passages 180 metres below ground, so visitors attending the event encounter both open terrain and subterranean spaces.
- Spanish is Colombia’s official language, and the national currency is the Colombian peso.
- Entry requirements depend on your nationality; UK travellers can check the FCDO travel advice at gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice, Irish travellers the Department of Foreign Affairs at ireland.ie.
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Frequently asked questions about Salt Cathedral of Zipaquirá
When does Trail Running de Colores take place at the Salt Cathedral of Zipaquirá?
The race takes place on 18 October 2026. Its six-kilometre route crosses the Parque de la Sal and underground sections of the attraction.
What is the Salt Cathedral of Zipaquirá?
It is an underground church and visitor attraction inside a salt mine, 180 metres below the surface. The current cathedral opened in 1995.
Where is the Salt Cathedral of Zipaquirá and how do you get there?
The complex is at Calle 1 with Carrera 6 in Zipaquirá, Cundinamarca, Colombia. Zipaquirá lies north of Bogotá.
