Quito Ultimas Noticias 15K

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Carnival & ParadeQuito
DatesDates TBA · Usually JuneCheck locally before booking
DurationAnnualEstimate from available data
Crowd-Public scale varies
Best forMasks, paradesFew road races in Ecuador can claim the
LanguageLocal language; English access variesCurrency: USD
CategoryCarnival & ParadeFestival type
The story

Quito Ultimas Noticias 15K in Quito

The Quito Ultimas Noticias 15K is a long-running road race in Ecuador's capital, organized under the banner of the Quito newspaper Ultimas Noticias. References to a 58th edition held in 2018 place the race's founding around 1960, making it one of the older continuously run road races in the country, drawing both elite Andean runners and recreational participants through the high-altitude streets of Quito.

For travelers, Quito Ultimas Noticias 15K works best as a street celebration rooted in Quito, Ecuador, where the setting shapes the visit as much as the program.
Your trip starts here
What is special

The part that makes it specific.

01

The place changes

Few road races in Ecuador can claim the continuity of the Ultimas Noticias 15K, whose numbering by the late 2010s had already passed fifty editions, tracing back roughly six decades

02

The mystery stays covered

The race has attracted serious international talent over the years, including Peruvian Olympic marathoner Ines Melchor, who won the event in 2013 en route to a career that took her to two Olympic Games

03

The city starts moving

Running the 15K distance in Quito carries its own built-in challenge: the city sits at roughly 2,850 meters above sea level, meaning every runner, local or visiting, contends with thinner air regardless of pace or ambition

Traditions & symbols

The language of the festival.

What moves first

Living ritual

The race carries the name and sponsorship of Ultimas Noticias

Water and renewal

Living ritual

a Quito daily newspaper

The sacred route

Living ritual

tying the event to the city's media and civic life

The local code

Living ritual

Its long numbering sequence

Tradition 5

Living ritual

into the fifties and beyond

Tradition 6

Living ritual

has made it a recurring fixture on Quito's sporting calendar

Tradition 7

Living ritual

drawing both national elite runners and hobbyists

Before you go

Essential information

When to go

Dates TBA · Usually June

Getting around

For Quito Ultimas Noticias 15K, plan transport around the exact Quito venue, route or gathering point rather than the city name alone.

What to wear

Athletic running attire suited to Quito's cool, high-altitude climate; layers are common since mornings can be chilly even near the equator.

Safety

Keep valuables light, set a meeting point, and give processions room to move.

Where to stay

For Quito Ultimas Noticias 15K, stay near the part of Quito you will actually use, with reliable return transport.

Tickets/cost

Many carnival moments are public, but confirm paid areas or stands before travel.

Language/currency

USD

Family friendly

unknown

Interactive map0.23 S, 78.52 WOpen in Google Maps

Quito, Pichincha, Ecuador

Nearest airportUIO — Mariscal Sucre
TransportFor Quito Ultimas Noticias 15K, plan transport around the exact Quito venue, route or gathering point rather than the city name alone.
Stay areaFor Quito Ultimas Noticias 15K, stay near the part of Quito you will actually use, with reliable return transport.

Your Trip Starts Here

External travel services to turn the plan into a trip — each opens in a new tab.

How to get thereRoutes, times and prices to Quito via local transport.Search routesFind a place to stayStays near Quito, close enough for the event-day route.Browse staysFind flightsCompare fares into the nearest practical airport for June.Compare faresFestival gearAthletic running attire suited to Quito's cool, high-altitude climate; layers are common since mornings can be chilly even near the equator.Shop the kitCheck visa requirementsSee whether you need a visa for Ecuador and apply online.Check entry rulesTravel insuranceCover for trip hiccups, gear and health on the road.Get covered

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FAQ

Quick answers.

When is Quito Ultimas Noticias 15K?

Quito Ultimas Noticias 15K is listed for June. Always re-check the official or local source close to travel.

Where does Quito Ultimas Noticias 15K take place?

The festival is listed in Quito, Ecuador. The map coordinate is a planning reference, not a guarantee of a ticket gate or exact venue.

How long should I plan for?

Annual is the listed festival span. Add time for arrival, local transport, queues, and any route changes during the event.

Is a source linked?

Official source linked. Eventisimus separates source confidence from travel suggestions, so check final details before booking.

Where exactly is it?

Quito, Pichincha, Ecuador

Is it family friendly?

unknown

Sources and editorial review

About this guide

This guide is independently written by Eventisimus using publicly available information, official event and organiser sources where available, local tourism references, and additional editorial research. Eventisimus is not the official organiser of this festival and is not affiliated with it unless explicitly stated.

Festival dates, schedules, ticket conditions, access rules, and local arrangements can change. We aim to present useful and accurate information, but travelers should confirm important details with the official event source before booking transport, accommodation, or tickets.

Found something inaccurate or outdated? Email hello@eventisimus.com with the festival page link and the correction.

Official URLquito.gob.ec
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SourceSource link available
Listed datesDates TBA · Usually June
Source statusOfficial source linked
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