Ulala Aventura, the Paraguayan ultra distance team, is filled with enthusiasm to confirm that Paraguay has obtained the pass to register its National Team in the prestigious BIG DOG’S BACKYARD ULTRA team event. This exciting event, which will take place virtually and simultaneously on October 19, 2024 (07:00 am US Central Time), will feature participation from 64 countries around the world.
Event Details
The challenge will be to travel 6.7 km in a period of 60 minutes. Each lap completed by the athletes will add points for their team. The competition is structured into classes based on members’ experience, ensuring equal competition between teams of similar abilities.
This event not only tests the athletes’ individual endurance, but also their ability to work as a team. With a focus on mutual collaboration, the 15 athletes of the Paraguayan team will play a fundamental role in achieving victory.
The members of the national team will be the 15 athletes with the highest number of laps completed in the ULALA BACKYARD ULTRA, scheduled for August 17, 2024.
Rewards and Challenges:
The winner of this event will be established as the national champion of Paraguay. Additionally, the top 50 national champions, as measured by distance traveled, will receive an exclusive invitation to the BIG DOG’S BACKYARD ULTRA Individual World Championships in October 2025.
Paraguay is preparing to demonstrate its strength and resilience in this challenging international tournament, backed by the dedication and talent of its athletes.
Ulala Aventura
Team Ulala was formed in 2013, when a group of friends got together to run adventure races for the first time. Currently Ulala is made up of 4 athletes Alice Meza, Rubén Etienne, Elio Saurini and Pablo Aguerre who, in addition to running together , they participate individually in different modalities such as ultratrail, duathlon, kayaking and orienteering races.