19 · Chihuahua, Mexico

The Rarámuri Canyon Run

Run through Urique's Copper Canyon in a race built around Rarámuri running culture.

Trail runningUltramarathonCultural runningRace coursePENDIENTE
URIQUE
MEXICO

Barrancas del Cobre region

27° 13' N
107° 55' W
80 kmDistanceEpicSite gradeUriqueNearest base

Site grade

EpicSuggested · Book difficulty: PENDIENTE

Extreme distance, canyon heat, remoteness, rough ground and complex aid logistics.

The experience

Extreme distance, heat variation and rugged canyon travel far from roads.

The official event describes itself as organized by Urique's municipal government and local Rarámuri community.

Present the event with respect for Rarámuri communities.

Where the sources disagreeThe route changes by edition; detailed navigation must use current organizer documents.

Trail path

The line
you follow.

StartEvent-controlled start area in UriqueFinishUriqueDirectionRace course; current edition controls
  1. 01Urique
  2. 02canyon descent
  3. 03remote aid sectors
  4. 04canyon ascent
  5. 05Urique

Route sections

01 · Into the BarrancaUrique to canyon descent
Leave town and commit to the canyon landscape.02 · Deep CountryDescent to remote aid
Distance and isolation define the experience.03 · The Long MiddleRemote aid to canyon return
Heat, footing and support spacing shape the race.04 · Back to the PlazaCanyon return to Urique
The final climb closes the course.

Weather profile

What the sky
is likely to do.

Hot canyon sun, dry air, large temperature swings and possible storms.

Season & timing

Managed seasonRace weekend only for the organized courseBest windowThe official race window; unsupported replication is not equivalent to participation.Race timingAnnual event; confirm current datesSurfaceRugged canyon trail, dirt road, rock and exposed hot sectionsDirectionRace course; current edition controls

Signature moments

What you will
remember afterwards.

01

Urique plaza

02

Copper Canyon walls

03

Remote aid stations

04

Rarámuri community

05

Long return

URIQUE

80 KM

A race rooted in Copper Canyon community

The official event presents Caballo Blanco as a Urique race organized by the municipal government and local Rarámuri community.

Access & logistics

AccessUse the official event transport plan.PermitsRace registration and event rules apply.BookingsRegistration, accommodation and event transport require advance planning.WaterUse the official aid plan and personal reserves.FoodRace nutrition rules are edition-specific.Mobile coverageLimited or absent in canyon sections.

Key hazards

  • ▲Heat illness
  • ▲Remoteness
  • ▲Canyon climbs
  • ▲Dehydration
  • ▲Limited evacuation access
  • ▲Changed route outside event controls

SafetyOrientation only. Participate through the organizer.

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Official sources

Last verified 2026-07-30 · Record CETC-RUN-019 · Orientation only. Always use current official maps, alerts and safety guidance.