ALL INCLUSIVE CULTURAL PACKAGES
PACKAGE INCLUDES
All necessary Round Trip Transportation from Chihuahua City (*or El Paso TX for added fees, please contact us for details*) Host Hotel to the Copper Canyons and return.
Race Entry and all fees
All nights Lodging (local lodges and Hotels - all double occupancy)
All Breakfast, Lunch and Dinners throughout the trip (traditional Raramuri aid station foods on course)
Admission to the Parque de Adventura (activities not included). Activities include zipline, rappel, climbing, and tram rides
Nightly cultural entertainment and events (music, dance, after parties, etc) as well as the Cerocahui Cultural Festival
Custom Raramuri artisan handmade finisher awards and special event gift
PRICING
All inclusive: $1800 until sold out
All inclusive provide own transportation: $1500 until sold out
As all transportation will be departing early Tuesday morning, we suggest all athletes arrive in Chihuahua by early Monday evening at the latest to ensure no delayed travel issues cause missing the transportation. For those that arrive early, please join us for an informal fun night in Chihuahua (not included in packages).
TUESDAY OCTOBER 24TH
7:00 AM: Bus and Vans will depart Chihuahua Host Hotel, all runners must board by 6:45 AM
12:00 PM: Lunch stop in Creel/Lake Arareko
3:00 PM: Arrival at Mansion Tarahumara, check in to rooms, explore grounds and settle in. Maybe you want to hop in the pool or take a little walk/run to stretch the legs.
7:00 PM: Dinner in main dining room
8:00 PM: Fire, live music and cultural activities outside on the veranda. There may be something passed around that is local to only the Sierra :-P
WEDNESDAY OCTOBER 25TH
6:30 AM: (optional) Join us as we walk to the edge of the actual Barranca del Cobre and experience one of the most beautiful sunrises watching spots anywhere on the planet
7:30 AM: Breakfast is served in the main dining room (please be seated by 8:00 AM latest)
10:00 AM - 3:00 PM: Parque de Adventura. We will hike/run (transportation available) to one of the most spectacular adventure parks on the Planet. An open agenda to experience the wonder of this world renown natural park. Ride the worlds longest zipline high above the canyon floor or take the tram across the beautiful barranca with 100 mile views. Perhaps add in a cultural experience of a Raramuri home visit and watch basket making, and see how our friends live life in these beautiful lands. Join us also as the world’s best Gordita’s are on the lunch agenda (how many can you eat? 4 is still the record!)! *different pace groups will be lead us to the Park from the hotel ad back. Also we have an option for a little longer run beyond the main park area for those wanting a little more views and kilometers
3:00 PM: Run/hike back to Tarahumara Inn. Open agenda until dinner
7:00 PM: Dinner in the main dining room
8:00 PM: Fire and live music and cultural activities outside on the veranda - join us for some fresh air and fun. Maybe time for some traditional dancing?
THURSDAY OCTOBER 26TH
6:30 AM: (optional) Join us as we walk to the edge of the actual Barranca del Cobre and experience one of the most beautiful sunrises watching spots anywhere on the planet
7:30 AM: Breakfast is served in the main dining room (please be seated by 8:00 AM latest)
9:30 AM: Time to load up and head deeper into the Sierra. Bus and vans depart for Cerocahui. Make sure after breakfast to get packed and ready to load.
12:00 PM: Arrival at the San Isidro Eco Lodge, check in to cabins, explore the grounds and settle in
3:00 PM: We will round up and make some teams mixed between locals and visitors for a little Rarajipari and Ariweta games time. If you have your Huaraches put them on, if not I am sure Manuel Luna and Barefoot Ted or someone can hook you up with a new pair - Hoka’s just won’t do it for flicking a bola. Traditionally there is always a little wagering between teams - we have some ideas (wink)
5:00 PM: Temezcal first groups. This is one everyone’s favorite experiences. You can participate however you choose. Some simply choose an opportunity for a detoxifying sweat, for others it is medicine for the soul and a healing and sharing blessing like no other. Open your heart and open your mind
7:00 PM - 10:00 PM Camp style dinner at the Hawk Nest with fire, drumming, and sharing. This night sky, these smells of smoke and wood, and this music you do not want to miss
FRIDAY OCTOBER 27TH
8:00 AM: Breakfast in the San Isidro dining rooms
10:30 AM: Kid’s morning! Group run (or transportation provided) to Porochi, a local Raramuri community. We will visit the local school and hang with the young ones for a little. Maybe some basketball, or futbol (soccer), a run, and share any Korima (donations). Generally just have some fun with the next generation of runners. There will also be an option for those wanting a longer run to continue beyond Porochi to one of the most beautiful long views in all the Sierra and then return the same way to come back with the rest of the group.
4:00 PM: Temezcal groups continue. We will assign your group prior to arrival at the lodge
7:00 PM - 10:00 PM Camp style dinner at the Hawk Nest with fire, traditional Raramuri music and stories shared by special guest Martin Makawi. Martin is a leader in the Raramuri community, a poet, an author, and an amazing musician. He is also the founder and leader of the Busureliame children’s educational project which we be introduced to this special evening as well.
SATURDAY OCTOBER 28TH
8:00 AM: Breakfast in the San Isidro dining rooms
10:30 AM: Join Martin Makawi and Randall Gingrich (Director and Founder of Tierra Nativa) and special guests as they introduce Busureliame (The Inner Awakening) an Educational program teaching the wisdoms and learnings from the Raramuri ancestors. Also learn why running is not just something the Raramuri do, but the reasons it is an important part of their life, culture, and connection with the Earth
12:00 PM: Want to learn how to make truly authentic tortillas and alote tamales!? Now is your opportunity. Some folks may just want to have a chill pre-race afternoon and maybe a long nap, but if you want to take a life skill home that your whole family will appreciate forever, well then jump in on this learning experience
2:30 PM: Afternoon fresh made Tamales! Let’s hope anyway - so long as we had some folks participate in the learning to make them class.(yes, we put them to work making our late lunch and called it an opportunity)
3:00 PM: Temezcal final groups
6:00 PM: Dinner, packet pickup and race/run final briefing at the Hawk Nest. Not too long a night so everyone can get some good rest for all the magic still to come tomorrow
SUNDAY OCTOBER 29TH
6:00 AM: Grab and go burritos and coffee available in the San Isidro dining rooms
6:30 AM: Marathon and 50K runners load on the vans going down to Cerocahui start line.
7:30 AM: Marathon and 50K race start! Soak in this journey in the Sierra - here we Run Together, we Run with the Earth and we Run Free!
8:00 AM: Half Marathon runners load in vans to be transported to Gallego lookout for your race
9:00 AM: Half Marathon race start! Soak in this journey in the Sierra - here we Run Together, we Run with the Earth and we Run Free!
10:30 AM - 4:00 PM: Runners arriving at Finish Line in Cerocahui.
12:00 PM - 10:00 PM: The Festival Andres Lara! More music, dance, and traditions right there at your finish line. Make sure you check out some of the performances, especially the Dance of the Venado, and be ready for the the final fun (for our night anyway) the blessing of the Tesguino - what a way to wrap up the day and the week!
12:00 PM - 9:00 PM: Transportation from the finish line in Cerocahui back to the lodge at San Isidro about every 90 minutes throughout the day. If your running journey left you a little too wiped out to hang for the festival hop on and go get a shower and some rest. Last transportation available at 9:00 (miss this and no problem, just a little 5 mile climb back up that crazy technical Waterfall trail you were on earlier)
MONDAY OCTOBER 30TH
07:00 AM: Breakfast Tamales and Burritos to go!
08:00 AM: Transportation departs for Chihuahua. You got a nice long ride to relax and tell tall tales about your run and show your scars and all that
4:00 PM (time approximate): Arrive back to Centro Chihuahua
OTHER EVENT PRICING
(Note for event only registrants: local hotels and lodges will be fully booked for all-inclusive package participants. Cerocahui area will be totally full for independent lodging however camping and ‘cave camp’ will be available, contact us for options)
1. 50K Race Registration: $80
2. Marathon Race Registration: $80
3. Half Marathon Registration: $50
Event Accommodations
Mansion Tarahumara Hotel
One of the most beautiful lodging properties in all of the Copper Canyons. Sitting on the edge of one of the deepest canyons on the planet.
San Isidro Lodge
A beautiful Eco Lodge that is a favorite of all visitors to the Sierra Tarahumara and our favorite as well. Wonderful grounds to explore high above the Cerocahui valley with a Temezcal on site. Many cultural activities to experience for your non racing traveling partners.
Hotel Mision’ Cerocahui
Easily one of the most stunning accommodations in all of the Barrancas and Sierra Tarahumara. Surrounded by mountains and fertile valleys, just a few minutes from Urique Canyon, the largest in North America. The Mission Hotel is in an old vineyard and on one side is the historic church of the mission, with its original altar that dates from the mid-1700 and is still intact.
Urique Hotels (camp Corre libre only)
Camp athletes will spend two nights in the bottom of North America’s largest Canyon. The specific hotel and rooms will be based on signup date.
Del Oso Lodge (overflow)
Picture the perfect rustic old world ranch in the middle of the most amazing barrancas on the planet and you will see Del Oso. Check out the range high above the ranch to see how it’s name came about (we won’t tell, you’ll have to see it for yourself).
meet our Race organizers
Race Director: Luis Escobar
Luis is a legend in the Endurance Running World and organizes events recognized as some of the most enjoyable running experiences in the sport. His Born to Run Ultramarathons “extravaganza” represents the type of event that Luis creates - something that is so much more than just a race. With the Copper Canyons Endurance Runs Luis will be leading a team that intends to provide a Magical experience for all runners deep in the Sierra Tarahumara - a cultural running journey like no other.
Event Coordinators: Michael and Kimberly Miller
For over a decade Michael and Kimberly have been traveling to the Sierra and experiencing all the wonderment the lands have to offer. After the heartbreaking loss of Micah True (Caballo Blanco) they have helped with the race sponsorship, event support and athlete coordination for the Ultra Caballo Blanco (a true running pilgrimage event). They are founding members of ‘True Messages’ a nonprofit dedicated to carrying on Micah’s message of Korima. Michael also sat on the board for the nonprofit Norawas de Raramuri and they both have founded a company that is dedicated to supporting the inspiring peoples of the Sierra Tarahumara.
Race Coordinator(s): Municipo de Urique
Our friends with the local government and community leaders play a most important part of all of our events. The Administration helps coordinate aid stations, medical, local resources, regional media, and much of the magical entertainment that makes this week so special. We are grateful to have their enormous help. We are also supported by the State of Chihuahua and appreciate them greatly.
Cultural Coordinator: Mario Munoz
The one person this event could not do without! Mario grew up in the Sierra and has dedicated his life to introducing others to all the special aspects of the lands and people of the Copper Canyons. Mario is passionate about all the things that represent the magic of the Barrancas del Cobre and the Raramuri culture and the impact running has for the people and the lands.
Cultural Leaders: Arnulfo Quimare and Manual Luna
Known to the running world via the bestselling Born to Run, Arnulfo and Manual have been running these lands since they first laced up Huaraches. They will coordinate their communities to support aid stations, and organize all local athlete needs and support.
Lodging and accommodations: Cecy Villalobos
Cecy was hugely responsible for making the Ultra Caballo Blanco all this it is today. She has dedicated much to supporting the Tarahumara athletes and peoples of the Sierra. She grew up in these Barrancas and is an important part of our team coordinating lodging and cultural activities and experience
Friends, Amigos, Norwa (Sponsors)
