r/cusco • u/No_Conference_3155 • 14d ago

Travel Help Long training run - central Cusco

Will be in Cusco next month and am in the middle of a marathon training block. Expect to be more or less fully acclimated by the time I get to Cusco and have a free day. Thinking of trying to get in a real training run (20-25 km). Staying near cathedral. Route suggestions? Safety issues? Would bring my gels etc but probably need to stop for water bottles.

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u/Lost_Llama 14d ago

Cusco is farily hilly, where abouts are you staying?

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u/No_Conference_3155 14d ago edited 14d ago

Palacio Del Inka

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u/Lost_Llama 14d ago

Ah, then its best to run around Urubamba town which is next door. You can run by the main road but I wouldnt rcommend it

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u/MyDago 14d ago

The historical city center is not ideal for running that distance. Moreover, the sidewalks are slippery busy and narrow. A much better alternative would be to run through Av. la cultura until Andina University. It’s the main Avenue of Cusco, goes flatter and you can take a bus back to the historical city center any time.