If you love adrenaline, nature, and great challenges, you’ll find a wide variety of sports events in Chile during the second half of 2026.
From triathlon competitions alongside the Pacific Ocean to marathons in Chilean Patagonia, our country will host some of South America’s most important events. Discover them below!
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1. FIFA U-17 Women’s Volleyball World Championship Chile 2026
Chile will host one of the most important youth events in international volleyball. The U-17 Women’s World Championship will bring together the future stars of the sport in Santiago, Los Andes, and San Felipe, with the participation of powerhouses like Turkey and the United States.
- When: August 6-16, 2026.
- Where: Collective Sports Center of the National Stadium Park (Santiago) and adapted gymnasiums in Los Andes and San Felipe.
- Price: From $5 USD via Ticketpro.
2. Patagonian International Marathon
Few races in the world offer a setting as breathtaking as Torres del Paine National Park. The Patagonian International Marathon is a legendary event that gathers runners from over 78 countries in one of the planet’s most pristine corners.
Participants run surrounded by turquoise lakes and the imposing silhouettes of Paine Grande and Cuernos del Paine. Designed for all types of athletes, the competition offers distances of 10K, 15K, 21K, 30K, and 42K.
- When: September 5 and 6, 2026.
- Where: Torres del Paine National Park.
- Price: General admission from $232 USD for 10K on the official website.
3. WRC Rally Chile Biobío 2026
The Biobío Region solidifies its position as a motorsport hub by hosting the WRC Rally Chile Biobío, the only South American round of the World Rally Championship. This competition is globally renowned for its forest routes and technically demanding tracks, which wind through the dense forests around Concepción.
For four days, the world’s best drivers will challenge the geography of southern Chile in a privileged environment. The event offers free access in several public areas, making it a must-see for motorsport enthusiasts.
- When: September 10-13, 2026.
- Where: Concepción and surrounding areas.
- Price: Free admission (free access in public zones).
4. Viña del Mar Marathon 2026
Running alongside the Pacific Ocean is the main attraction of the Viña del Mar Marathon, one of the country’s most important running competitions. With 10K, 21K, and 42K circuits, the race gathers thousands of participants to compete along the coastline of the Valparaíso Region.
The route allows participants to enjoy beaches, viewpoints, and iconic postcards of the “Garden City,” making the event an excellent option to combine sport and tourism during spring.
- When: October 4, 2026.
- Where: Viña del Mar.
- Price: From $32,000 CLP plus service charge (approx. $36 USD) via the following link.
5. L’Étape Chile by Tour de France
The official Tour de France experience comes to Chile with a race that will bring together national and international cyclists. Valdivia will host this competition, which is part of L’Étape Series, the global circuit inspired by the most famous cycling event in the world.
Participants can choose routes of 30K, 60K, and 110K, which will traverse some of the most representative landscapes of the Los Ríos Region. A must-attend event for cycling and nature lovers!
- When: November 1, 2026.
- Where: Valdivia.
- Price: From $69,900 CLP for Family Rout (approx. $78 USD) on the Eventrid site.
6. Titan Forest Patagonia 2026
Chilean Patagonia will be the setting for one of the most demanding mountain bike and gravel competitions on the continent. Titan Forest Patagonia invites cyclists from all over the world to explore for four days some of the most remote and spectacular landscapes of the Aysén Region.
The race takes place around Cerro Castillo, combining technical trails, imposing mountains, and ancient forests. Participants can compete in MTB or gravel categories.
- When: November 2-5, 2026.
- Where: Villa Cerro Castillo, Aysén Region.
- Price: €1,195 for the full experience and €790 without accommodation (approx. $1,388 and $917 USD) on the official website.
7. Topman Pucón Marathon 2026
With the Villarrica volcano as a backdrop, the Topman Pucón Marathon has become one of the most attractive running challenges in southern Chile. The competition includes distances of 10K, 21K, and 42K, traversing landscapes of native forests and rivers in La Araucanía.
- When: November 15, 2026.
- Where: Pucón, La Araucanía Region.
- Price: From $30,000 CLP plus service charge (approx. $33 USD) on Triatletas.
8. Columbia Trail Challenge Huilo Huilo
Imagine running among volcanoes, ancient forests, and some of the most stunning landscapes in southern Chile. That is the essence of the Columbia Trail Challenge Huilo Huilo. With distances for all levels—2K, 6K, 10K, 20K, 45K, and 60K—this race combines sport, adventure, and nature.
The competition takes place in the Huilo Huilo Biological Reserve, a renowned biodiversity sanctuary where runners traverse trails through the Valdivian jungle and the slopes of the Mocho-Choshuenco volcano.
- When: November 21, 2026.
- Where: Huilo Huilo Biological Reserve (Los Ríos Region).
- Price: Presale for 2K from $23,000 CLP plus service charge (approx. $26 USD) at the following link.
9. Zapallar Triathlon
Your next Olympic challenge facing the Pacific! One of Chile’s most exclusive coastal destinations becomes the stage for the Scotiabank Zapallar Triathlon by Mitsubishi, an Olympic-format event ideal for athletes looking to combine adrenaline with unforgettable seascapes.
The competition kicks off early in the challenging waters of Zapallar beach with a 1.5-kilometer swim. Then, participants will face a scenic 40-kilometer cycling circuit toward Costa Cachagua and Papudo, culminating in a vibrant 10-kilometer run that ends at the iconic Plaza de los Burros.
- When: December 19, 2026.
- Where: Zapallar, Valparaíso Region.
- Price: Individual ticket from $249,000 CLP (approx. 270 USD) at the following link.
10. Antuco Trail
Enjoy a one-of-a-kind mountain experience with Antuco Trail in Laguna del Laja National Park, a protected wilderness area in the Biobío Region known for its outstanding mountain scenery.
The race offers 2K Family, 10K, 21K, 36K, and 46K distances, taking runners through landscapes dominated by Antuco Volcano, Sierra Velluda, and Laguna del Laja. Participants will cross vast lava fields, forests, rivers, waterfalls, and Andean trails, discovering the diverse scenery that defines this corner of the Andes.
- When: December 19, 2026.
- Where: Laguna del Laja National Park, Antuco (Biobío Region).
- Price: From CLP $12,000 (approx. USD $13), depending on the distance. Tickets at www.cerreandooutdoor.com.
