Ultra X Mexico

Prices: £1256-£1495

Ultra X Mexico

Prices: £1256-£1495

Ultra X Mexico

Prices: £1256-£1495

Distance/Time

250KM/5DAYS

Elevation

11,835M

Technicality

5/5

Temperature

17-26°C

Airport

CUU

Date

5-12 NOV 2022

Registration Closed

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Ultra X Mexico takes participants to the Sierra Madre mountains, in the southwest of the state of Chihuahua. The spectacular mountain trails of the Copper Canyons found here are the home of the original ultra runners, an indigenous tribe called the Tarahumara Indians, famously featured in the book Born to Run.

The Tarahumara are otherwise known as the Ráramuri, meaning “those who run fast”. Competitors will have a rare chance to find out the truth of this for themselves.

Race Information Pack
Kit List

Interest free instalment plans

£70 per month

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(not including £300 deposit)

Itinerary

Saturday

Competitors should arrive in Chihuahua on or before Saturday 5th November, where they will transfer to their accommodation in the city. Those that wish to stay in the race hotel will have the option to book this when registering.

Sunday

Race welcome, safety briefings, and mandatory kit checks will take place at the race hotel in the centre of Chihuahua at 09:00. All competitors are then transferred to the “Magic Town” of Creel and to the first campsite, where the race will start the following morning.

Monday

47km

Tuesday

46km

Wednesday

52km

thursday

65km

FRIday

40km
On Friday evening after the race, the municipality host a very special finish party in the “Magic Town” of Batopilas, where the prize giving and awards ceremony also takes place.

Saturday

On Saturday morning, all competitors are transferred back to Chihuahua from Batopilas, stopping off for food in Creel and La Posta. For those with Saturday evening flights, we will arrive in Chihuahua at approximately 18:00.

Sunday

All good things must come to an end! Participants are free to transfer to the airport on Sunday for return flights, or to begin their well deserved holiday. For those staying in country, we suggest booking with a local tour company – please get in touch for recommendations.

Medal Ribbons

All finishers will receive a race medal. Different medal ribbons will be awarded based upon the finishing times outlined below.

As part of our Sustainability Policy, the Green Ribbon will be awarded to the competitor that displays the highest commitment to reducing their environmental impact both in preparation for and during the race (as determined by the organisers).

Black Ribbon

Under 30 hours

White Ribbon

Under 34 hours

Blue Ribbon

Over 34 hours

Green Ribbon

Environmental award

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included:

1. Race entry

2. Accommodation during the race (6-11 November)

3. Transfers between Chihuahua and the Copper Canyons

4. Fully marked course

5. Medical staff on course and at all campsites

6. Osteopathy staff on course and at all campsites

7. Drinking water at checkpoints on course and hot water for preparing food at all campsites

8. Celebratory meal and local entertainment on the final night of the race

9. Ground assistance and full safety support

10. Digital copies of all images from event photographer

11. UTMB® World Series Qualifier race (100M category)

12. Finisher’s medal

not included:

1. Flights

2. Accommodation before or after the race (accommodation at the race hotel can be purchased as an add-on at checkout)

3. Personal food, kit and equipment (see kit list below)

4. Comprehensive insurance (to cover cancellations, loss of items, injury etc)

5. Training costs

6. Spending money

7. Transport home for runners who are disqualified or withdraw early

Registration Closed

Experience Mexico

We understand that competitors may wish to travel to Mexico with family or friends. Should they wish to enjoy the country while you race, we highly recommend visiting the following sights. Alternatively, you can visit them together after the event.

If one of your party would like to volunteer at the race while you take part, they can complete the Volunteer Application Form and we will do our best to accommodate them.

Baja California

Earth’s second-longest peninsula is famous for excellent wine, pristine natural habitats, and year-round scuba diving.

Copper Canyons

Mexico’s wilderness has it all: ravines, gorges, waterfalls, hot springs, famous valleys, magic towns, and old railroads.

Mexico City

A centre of anthropological history and Latin American art with both ancient ruins and modern skyscrapers.

What others say

“Ultra X Mexico was the best race I’ve ever done. I am so grateful for the opportunity to experience this wonderful event, of the like I had not experienced before.”
Takakuzo Kurose

Japan

“Ultra X created a way we could completely immerse ourselves into the canyon, the villages, people and competition. They did a great job setting an amazing point to point course, picking beautiful campsites, aid stations and world class medical support to include priceless free daily ortho/body work. I was really impressed.”
Jason Schlarb

USA

“Ultra X Mexico was W I L D ! The views, trails, nature… honestly breathtaking. One night I had 40p noodles on top of the Copper Canyons and suddenly I felt like I was dining at a million star restaurant. What an adventure!”
Alise Miksta

Latvia

“I know that in the euphoria of finishing every race, you think at the time it’s got to be the best one you’ve done. BUT, this genuinely was.”
Marina Ranger

UK

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