# Endurance sporting championships in Argentina

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/endurance-sporting-championships-in-argentina
> Updated: 2026-10-19T20:52:38.000Z. Sources: 7. Developments: 2.

In October 2026, Argentina hosted two major international endurance sporting events. The country served as the site for the Canoe Marathon World Championship in Gualeguaychú and the National Team Backyard Ultra World Championship in Dolores.

During the Backyard Ultra competition, which requires participants to run a 6.706-kilometer loop every hour, the Argentine national team achieved a historic result. The team finished first in South America and second in Latin America within their category, completing 51 laps for a total of approximately 342 kilometers. This performance established a new Argentine national record. Individual highlights included Cristian Bartolochini being named Argentine champion and the setting of a new national female record with 36 laps completed.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-19: Argentina wins South American group at Backyard Ultra World Championship in Dolores

Argentina's national team secured first place in South America at the Backyard Ultra World Championship held in Dolores, setting a new national record with 51 laps completed.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/argentina-wins-south-american-group-at-backyard-ultra-world-championship-in-dolores

### 2026-10-16: Argentina hosts international canoe and ultra-endurance championships

Argentina hosts two major international endurance events: the Canoe Marathon World Championship in Gualeguaychú and the Backyard Ultra World Championship in Dolores.

5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/argentina-hosts-international-canoe-and-ultra-endurance-championships

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