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XXV Gatorade CCS Rock race photo

XXV Gatorade CCS Rock

The city you want to run becomes your next trip.

XXV Gatorade CCS Rock race photo
XXV Gatorade CCS Rock race photo
XXV Gatorade CCS Rock race photo
XXV Gatorade CCS Rock race photo
Caracas
VE
Flauta · CC BY-SA 3.0Wilfredor / Wikimedia Commons / CC BY-SA 3.0City Vzla / Wikimedia Commons / CC BY-SA 4.0Wilfredor, CC0, Wikimedia CommonsWilfredor, CC0, Wikimedia Commons
Race date Oct expected
October 2027
City · Distance
Caracas · Distance TBD
Entry fee
Fee TBDVaries by event and entry period
2027Date October 2027 · expected · Soon
2026Date Oct 4, 2026 · Entry fee $50
Official website ↗D-day as of Oct 7, 2026
XXV Gatorade CCS Rock race photo
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XXV Gatorade CCS Rock race photo
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XXV Gatorade CCS Rock race photo
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XXV Gatorade CCS Rock race photo
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XXV Gatorade CCS Rock race photo
Wilfredor, CC0, Wikimedia Commons
About the raceRunner storiesHow to enterCourseRace PrepTravel
Why you dream of this race

THE DREAM

About XXV Gatorade CCS Rock — what makes it special

ABOUT THE RACE

A day you'll remember,
long past the finish line.

This 10km road race in Caracas has Gatorade as its title sponsor.

It is Venezuela’s only event to hold simultaneous certification from World Athletics,

the Association of International Marathons and Distance Races (AIMS) and the Venezuelan Athletics Federation (FVA),

making its results internationally recognised.

Rock bands are positioned at course points along the course, providing live music throughout the race;

this is the origin of 'Rock' in the event’s name.

More than 12,000 runners registered for the 24th edition in 2025, a 60 percent increase on the previous year.

The road to your own record

Picture the course in advance
and find the pace that fits you.

When the city cheers

Streets lined with cheers, runners all around.
You'll be part of that scene.

The trip that follows the run

Take it slow with the finish still in you,
and meet the city all over again.

XXV Gatorade CCS Rock runner reviews and race reports

Stories from those who ran it first.

From the joy of finishing to the tough moments — read what runners wrote themselves.

Race reports: 2
Luis FonsecaRan in 2013 · Finish time 00:50:10
“I'd recommend this experience to anyone who gets the chance. I hope I can do it again soon too.”

Crowds made for a slow start for Luis at the 2013 Gatorade Caracas Rock 10km, but they enjoyed the street support and well-placed aid station. Pleasant weather helped them set a then-personal best of 50 minutes, 10 seconds.

Quoted from the original · translated

Original quote

Esta es una experiencia que recomiendo a cualquiera que pueda, y espoero poder a vivirla pronto.

Read the original on Luis Fonseca
Argenis CorreaRan in 2011 · Finish time 1:06
“The day had finally arrived. My bib was 4170, so I was separated from my friends, whose numbers were in the 2000 range and put them in another starting corral.”

Argenis Correa ran their first 10km race at the 2011 Gatorade Caracas Rock, enjoying the roadside bands and cheering crowds. They slowed in the second half but finished with a chip time of 1 hour, 6 minutes, reflecting on their health and the value of consistent training.

Quoted from the original · translated

Original quote

Ese día llegó, número 4170, alejado de mis amigos, que tenían números alrededor de los 2000 y en otro corral de salida.

Read the original on El espacio de Argenis

We translated a short line from each public race report and summarized the experience. Finish times are as stated by the author, and past editions may differ from this year's weather and operations.

See it on video,
feel it through their stories.

Preview the course and read what runners who went before you wrote.

¡La edición XXIV de la Gatorade Caracas Rock paralizó la ciudad! – Teledeportes 06/10/25

Televen Tv

View on YouTube

This may be from a past edition. Check the organizer for this year's course and operations.

The way in that fits you

YOUR ENTRY

How to enter XXV Gatorade CCS Rock — registration routes

How to reach the start line —
start with what fits you.

Here are the ways to enter and what each requires.
Check the organizer's page for whether entries are open.

From the 2026 edition

We'll fill this in once the official entry rules are out.

Official race websiteEntry options
From the start line to the finish

RACE WEEK

XXV Gatorade CCS Rock course map and elevation

Course

Know the course and time limit, and race day comes into focus.

From the 2026 edition
City center · not the start line

We have not confirmed the start line coordinates yet. The map shows the host city.

START

Caracas

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Start line is near the Valle Arriba Golf Club on the Prados del Este highway.

Course passes through La Trinidad, then through the Los Campitos and Alto Prado junctions,

continues along Avenida Río de Janeiro to the La Guairita de Las Mercedes section, and finally finishes in front of Plaza Alfredo Sadel on Avenida Las Mercedes.

Of the 10 km course, 3.69 km (36.5%) is uphill, 5.31 km (52.5%) downhill, and 1.08 km (10.7%) flat,

so it is classified overall as a course with a predominantly downhill profile.

The highest point is at 917 m above sea level at 2.61 km mark, while the lowest point is 847 m above sea level at 8.55 km mark.

Participant benefits

Not yet confirmed in the official race guide

From the most recent edition

Water stations 2026

10K

This may change for the next edition.

Where and when to collect your XXV Gatorade CCS Rock race bib

To the start line,
step by step.

Pick up your bib, check your wave.
So on race morning, you can just run.

From the 2026 edition

Pick up your bib at the expo

The 2026 edition schedule has not yet been announced.
In the 2025 edition, race numbers and official T-shirts were distributed at C.C.

C.C. Líder (Centro Comercial Líder), Caracas

Google Maps
Based on the 2025 edition — 10/3 (Fri)
11:00-18:00
10/4 Sat
10:00-15:00
Líder over two days
Stations & transport near the venue

Buy a SUVE card at any Caracas Metro station ticket window for metro/Metrobús travel, but bring cash (small-denomination USD or bolívares) as your main backup — foreign bank cards are not reliably usable in Venezuela and fares/prices change frequently.

Getting to the start

Chacaito metro station (Caracas Metro Line 1) is the closest station; start line is on the Prados del Este highway near the golf courses in Baruta municipality, reached by a short walk or rideshare from Chacaito

IC card

SUVE

Ticket windows (taquillas) at any Caracas Metro station

Not accepted at the gates — get the local card above

More details

One SUVE card covers Metro, Metrobús, Metrocable, Cabletrén de Petare, Metro de Los Teques, and the Valles del Tuy regional rail.

Fares and card prices are unstable and change often due to high inflation — treat any specific number as provisional and check locally.

Foreign-issued bank cards generally do not work reliably for payment in Venezuela due to sanctions and limited international processing.

Stations & transport near the venue

Caracas Metro uses a rechargeable IC card (Tarjeta MetroCaracas) sold at station booths,

but given Venezuela's cash-based economy and safety/reliability concerns with the metro,

most runners and locals use ride-share apps or private taxis for race-day travel rather than the metro.

Parking (if driving) is available at nearby malls including Tolon, Paseo Las Mercedes, CCCT, and Eurobuilding Hotel.

Source · checked Aug 24, 2026Source · checked Aug 17, 2026
READY TO RUN

From race morning to after the finish.

Your start time, fuel and bag drop.
Know them ahead and the run feels easier.

Caracas sits in a valley basin at around 900 m above sea level and is known as the “City of Eternal Spring” because temperatures vary little throughout the year.

The average annual temperature is 23.4°C, ranging from 21.7°C in the coolest month, January, to 24.5°C in the hottest, May —

an annual variation of no more than 3°C.

The race takes place in early October, toward the end of the rainy season,

when showers accompanied by lightning are frequent, so it is advisable to bring a poncho or waterproof jacket.

The race starts at 7:00 a.m., and the first kilometre mark includes a steep uphill section with gradients of around 14%,

so you will need to manage your pace immediately after the start.

Times are local to Caracas. Check the latest official information before the race.

A trip built around the race

STAY A LITTLE

MAKE IT A RUNTRIP

The race is one day,
the trip can be longer.

From a hotel that makes race morning easy,
to the meals and views you'll enjoy with the medal on.

Care Perro's House
Care Perro's House
Simón Bolívar Birthplace House
Simón Bolívar Birthplace House

Hotels near the XXV Gatorade CCS Rock start line in Caracas

Hotels that make race morning easy

7 places

Distances are straight-line from the start.
Check real travel times and booking terms with each hotel.

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Where runners eat in Caracas

Eating well is part of the trip

7 places

A meal before the race, a dinner to celebrate the finish.

Care Perro's House

Hamburger Restaurant · Caracas 1.3km

★4.5(2393)
Map

Ruge

Restaurant · Caracas 4.2km

★4.8(1967)
Map

Arabito Casanova

Middle Eastern Restaurant · Caracas 3.6km

★4.4(5393)
Map

Trattoria Francesca

Italian Restaurant · Caracas 4.2km

★4.5(559)
Map

Rest. Gran Yen

Delivery Restaurant · Caracas 3.1km

★4.4(1405)
Map

Chef Margaro La Florida

Japanese Restaurant · Caracas 3.9km

★4.5(1108)
Map

Carupanadas

Breakfast Restaurant · Caracas 4.6km

★4.5(1128)
Map

What to see in Caracas after the race

Seeing Caracas with the medal on

7 places

The city you ran — this time, a little slower.

Maripérez station (Caracas cable car)

Caracas 3.0km

★4.5(12,000)
Map

Hills of Valle Arriba Viewpoint

Observation Deck · Caracas 5.1km

★4.7(8644)
Map

Venezuela Square

Plaza · Caracas 2.8km

★4.2(35,000)
Map

The Little Lake

Tourist Attraction · Caracas 4.4km

★4.5(8492)
Map

Hotel distances are straight-line from the start. Distances and ratings for food and sights come from the place provider, and experiences are travel products in Caracas.

Total cost and budget for XXV Gatorade CCS Rock

TRAVEL ESSENTIALS

Trip prep too,
light and in one place.

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Runner stories and questions about XXV Gatorade CCS Rock

RUN TOGETHER

With runners who dream of
the same start line.

Be the first runner
Leave this room's first post

Caracas runners' room

Frequently asked questions about XXV Gatorade CCS Rock

FAQ
When does XXV Gatorade CCS Rock 2027 take place?

Not officially announced yet.

It's expected in October 2027;

the 2026 race was held on Sun, October 4, 2026.

How much is the XXV Gatorade CCS Rock 2027 entry fee?

Not announced yet. The 2026 race entry fee was about $50.

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