How has Huairasinchi developed since its inception?
"Initially, Huairasinchi was planned as a university race but immediately groups other than students showed their interest in participating. In the first year, 30 teams participated in the 85 km two day race. We received great feedback from Huairasinchi - 1 and it confirmed our belief when people repeatedly contacted us looking for more information and ways to get involved. Five months later we organized the second more challenging race over a rugged 110km course with 30 teams. Huairasinchi is now in its third year and has grown considerably with 35 teams participating over a more competitive course. The course includes mountain biking, trekking, canoeing, orienteering and navigational elements through testing terrain and altitudes of up to 4000metres."

Tell us more about Huairasinchi - 3
"Teams of four people (at least one member of each sex) race through a series of obligatory control points with the goal of arriving at the finish in the fastest time. This year, competitors raced for 72 hours over a distance of 220 kilometers. The race was divided into various sections comprising of mountain biking, trekking and canoeing through various ecosystems such as rainforest, coast and high altitude volcanoes."

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