Topman Pucón Marathon runs near Villarrica Volcano on 15 November

The Topman Pucón Marathon will use Pucón and the slopes below Villarrica Volcano (Volcán Villarrica) as its setting on 15 November 2026. The Chilean race combines 10K, 21K and 42K circuits with views across the forests and rivers of the Araucanía Region.

Topman Pucón Marathon reaches Pucón on 15 November

The third edition of the Topman Pucón Marathon is scheduled for Sunday, 15 November 2026. The route connects Pucón and Curarrehue, while the Chile Travel listing places the race in front of Villarrica Volcano and identifies Pucón as the event location.

The three distances give the event a direct link to the landscape rather than to a building or enclosed venue. The 42K course starts in Curarrehue, while the 21K and 10K routes use separate starting points before the event reaches or finishes in Pucón, as set out by the organiser. The race therefore brings visitors into the volcano region without making the summit itself part of the course. Topman Pucón Marathon details confirm the date, distances and setting.

Villarrica Volcano stands beside a protected mountain landscape

The volcano forms part of the wider Villarrica National Park, administered by Chile's National Forest Corporation, or CONAF. The park was created on 28 November 1940 and protects 53,460 hectares across the Araucanía and Los Ríos regions. It is also part of the Araucarias Biosphere Reserve, created by UNESCO in 1983.

For the marathon, that protected setting changes what the surrounding landscape means for visitors: the race views the mountain from the Pucón area, while park visitors encounter marked trails and access controls. CONAF lists the Rucapillán sector as reachable from Pucón via the road to the volcano, with a control hut after 8 kilometres. The Mirador Los Cráteres trail covers 3.9 kilometres one way, while the Cráter Villarrica trail covers 3.3 kilometres and is classed as demanding. CONAF park information lists the current trails, access points and restrictions.

Visiting Villarrica Volcano: what travellers from Western Europe should know

• The Topman Pucón Marathon takes place on 15 November 2026, with the race routes linking Pucón and Curarrehue and Villarrica Volcano as the stated backdrop.
• The marathon is a road and trail event in the wider Pucón landscape, not a summit ascent. The park's marked trails remain separate visitor routes, with conditions and access controlled by CONAF.
• The Rucapillán entrance is reached from Pucón by taking the road towards the volcano. CONAF places the control hut 8 kilometres from the city, where visitors register and receive information.
• Terrain varies from the easy 697-metre Rucapillán trail to demanding routes such as Challupén and Cráter Villarrica. Visitors should follow marked paths and park instructions.
• Chile's official language is Spanish and its currency is the Chilean 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 Villarrica Volcano

When does the Topman Pucón Marathon take place at Villarrica Volcano?

The Topman Pucón Marathon takes place on 15 November 2026 in the Pucón and Curarrehue area, with Villarrica Volcano as its backdrop.

Where is Villarrica Volcano and how do you get there?

The volcano is in southern Chile near Pucón. CONAF directs visitors to the Rucapillán sector by taking the road from Pucón towards the volcano.

What is Villarrica Volcano?

Villarrica Volcano is an active volcano within the landscape of Villarrica National Park. The protected park was created in 1940 and forms part of the Araucarias Biosphere Reserve.