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Chihuahua by UTMB trail running event

Overview

In preparation for the second edition of the Chihuahua by UTMB trail running competition, the Chihuahua State Government announced a 25 percent discount on adventure activities at Parque Barrancas for local participants. The event is part of the Ultra Trail Mont Blanc circuit and the 30th anniversary of the Chihuahua International Adventure Tourism Festival.

As the competition commenced in the Sierra Tarahumara and Barrancas del Cobre region, it drew over 1,100 athletes from 27 countries. The race includes various distances ranging from 9K to 100 miles. The event features approximately 131 indigenous Rarámuri runners who receive support through the ‘Norawa’ initiative, which provides equipment, transportation, lodging, food, and financial compensation to ensure equitable competitive conditions.

Entities

Sierra Tarahumara · Barrancas del Cobre · Chihuahua by UTMB · Secretaría de Turismo · Parque Barrancas

Timeline

  1. 1 day ago

    [SPORTS] 5 sources
    Chihuahua by UTMB brings 1,100 runners to Barrancas del Cobre

    The second Chihuahua by UTMB trail running event brings 1,100 athletes from 27 countries to Mexico's Barrancas del Cobre, featuring prominent Rarámuri runners and various race distances.

  2. 14 days ago

    [CULTURE] 4 sources
    Parque Barrancas offers discounts for Chihuahua by UTMB runners

    Parque Barrancas will offer a 25% discount on adventure activities to Chihuahua runners participating in the Chihuahua by UTMB trail running event from October 1–4, 2026.

Sources

alcontacto.com.mx · eldiariodechihuahua.mx · elpuntero.com.mx · frontenet.com · pausa.mx · porlalibre.com.mx · prochihuahua.mx · vivirenjuarez.com