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MICAH TRUE REMEMBRANCE RUN/TREK AND CELEBRATION

It has now been 12 years since Micah ‘El Caballo Blanco’ had his last run, but his legacy and spirit are still alive in the Sierra Tarahumara. This year again in late March we will gather for the 4th time to celebrate and honor his life. This event was created because the Raramuri community wanted to honor all the good Korima and opportunities that Micah created here in the Sierra and celebrate together.

The event is sponsored by True Messages with support from All We Do Is Run and directed by the legendary Rarámuri runner Arnulfo Quimare. This is not a race, this is a celebration run or hike. The event is truly ‘old school’ - challenging and mostly self-supported. Both the Run and Trek will start in the beautiful hamlet of Urique Chihuahua and finish at the Raramuri ranchito of Sorichiqui high in the Sierra on a magical mesa that overlooks the Batopilas Canyon. The Run is about 55K and the Trek about 40K. The first three years this event has been only for the local Raramuri runners, but this year we are excited to invite others that want to celebrate Micah’s life and works along with this community and also those that appreciate an old-school type of adventure.

For those visiting from the outside these canyon walls the event offers much more than just the run. True Messages with support from Arnulfo and his Sorichiqui community along with All We Do Is Run has created an all-inclusive five-day agenda (March 27 - April 1) that provides an opportunity to experience, share and fully connect with the lands and peoples of the Sierra Tarahumara.

** For details on the this special Agenda, Travel and Accommodations, Pricing and information about our Camp Hosts and Special Guests - please scroll down.

CORRE LIBRE REMEMBRANCE RUN TRAVEL AND ACCOMMODATIONS PACKAGE

PACKAGE INCLUDES

• All necessary Round Trip Transportation from Ciudad Chihuahua Host Hotel to the Copper Canyons and return to Host Hotel. 

• All nights Lodging including Chihuahua Host Hotel the night prior to departure (does not include Monday night hotel upon return to Chihuahua). Accommodations at Chihuahua and Batopilas Hotels are double occupancy (those traveling as a single will be assigned a room with another athlete). Entre Amigos nights will include a bed in the ‘Big House’ or a shared room, The evening on the Sorichiqui Mesa all will be assigned their own tent (couples can share).

• All Breakfast, Lunch and Dinners throughout the trip, *departure days breakfast not included as it is too early so make sure to grab something for the ride until we take a stop break. Also note for the run there is only 2 aid locations and they will over very minimal support, please be self prepared these days.

• Nightly entertainment and celebrations

• All Camp story and educational sessions

• Memorial Trek or Run Entry  

• Custom Raramuri artisan handmade finisher award and special event gift 

• Perhaps something extra special from the Camp Leaders?!

PRICING

All inclusive: $1350

Trek or Run Only: No Cost (please support True Messages with a donation if you are able)

ALL-INCLUSIVE CULTURAL PACKAGE AGENDA

As all transportation will be departing very early Wednesday morning, we suggest all trekkers and runners should arrive in Chihuahua by midday Tuesday at the latest, and ideally before, to ensure no delayed travel issues cause missing the transportation Wednesday morning.

TUESDAY MARCH 26TH

3:00 PM:  Check in available at Chihuahua Host Hotel. Check in available throughout the remainder of the day and evening.

5:30 PM: For those who have arrived and would like to join the group, many of us will get together for a little walking tour of Centro Chihuahua and hit a couple of enjoyable spots for a drink and dinner. ** this evening is not part of the package so meals and such not are not included (hotel is included this evening however)

WEDNESDAY MARCH 27TH

6:00 AM:  Transportation will depart Chihuahua Quality Inn, all runners must load bags and board by 6:00 AM - we have a long ride to Urique but we will see what we can do to make it a fun one.

11:30 PM: Lunch stop in Creel. In addition to getting our first taste of some Sierra Tarahumara tacos and gorditas, we plan to stretch the legs a little - run or hike. The run/hike is one that exactly replicates the one Micah would do when he was hosting us all back in the day and that first gang of Mas Locos back in 2006. The same trail, and the same wisdoms will be shared.

4:00 PM: Arrival at Entre Amigos in Urique, check in, find your bed, explore grounds and settle in.

6:00 PM: Dinner at Bougainvillea.

7:00 PM: Always appropriate to wander the on down the road and have a couple cervezas and pass some hugs to Mama Tita at her famous Plaza Restaurante.

8:00 PM:  Fire, music and sharing at Entre. There may be something passed around that is local to only the Sierra Tarahumara - it may or may not taste like the beautiful fire we are sitting around.

THURSDAY MARCH 28TH

7:30 AM: Breakfast is served at Bougainvillea.

9:00 AM: Don’t be too long with breakfast. We are going to load up and get a ride out to the footbridge to Los Alisos then a nice up run/hike. One of Micah’s most favorite spots in all the Sierra, home to his good friends and also his honor shrine. A special place with friends and Messages to be shared. After a run back down to the river you can hop in and get a ride back to Entre or if you prefer add some run miles.

4:30 PM: Temezcal for everyone. Purely just an chance to sweat all the toxins out of your body OR a truly transformational opportunity in your life - YOU DECIDE

6:30 PM: Traditional Camp Dinner at Bougainvillea

8:00 PM: Fire and Sierra Tarahumara stories (maybe some drumming). Arnulfo and your Camp Hosts will be sharing some of their favorite stories, learnings and wisdoms from these lands - don’t miss this night!

FRIDAY MARCH 29TH

7:30 AM:  Breakfast is served at Bougainvillea.

9:30 AM: Group Hike up to Guadalupe Coronado. A nice long run tomorrow so an easy stroll today 3 miles up and three miles back down. Maybe a chance to play a little ball or have a Rarajipari demonstration with the kids and community? On the way back it’s a nice little downhill so maybe we work up a sweat and pop in the Rio for a cool down?

5:00 PM:  Our Raramuri friends that are running with us Saturday should have all arrived. We will round up all together and talk a little about the Run, Micah’s Message and Arnulfo’s plans for after the run.

7:00 PM: Easy dinner with all of us along the rio tonight. Pack up everything except what you will be running with so it can get loaded and transported to Sorichiqui for you. Get some good sleep - a magical weekend an amazing run awaits you in the morning.

SATURDAY MARCH 30TH

7:00 AM: Breakfast at Mama Tita’s with all the Memorial Run runners.

8:15 AM: A little ceremony in the Urique Plaza before the run.

8:30 AM:  Corre Libre Micah True Remembrance Trek/Run. Urique to Sorichiqui. “When you run on the Earth and with the Earth you can run Forever”. Today We Run Together and We Run Free!

1:00 PM - 8:00 PM: Celebration in Sorichiqui to honor Micah True and the Raramuri communities of the Sierra Tarahumara. Cultural exchange opportunity. A day and night you will have for life.

SUNDAY MARCH 31ST

7:30 AM:  Shared coffee and a couple morning burritos with this community

8:30 AM: Group hike to Batopilas. Past ancient dwellings, through Munirachi and Cerro Colorado and into Batopilas where we will stop at the “Establo de Caballo Blanco”

4:00 PM:  Check into Real de Mina and maybe grab a nap, or wander around this truly Magic little pueblo and have a cerveza?

6:30 AM: Dinner at one of Micah’s favorite little restaurants and perhaps some reflection on a few days and a few runs in the majestic Sierra Tarahumara. For those inclined, let’s sit in the Plaza, listen to a little music under the stars and have a couple beers after dinner.

MONDAY APRIL 1ST

6:00 AM: For anyone feeling fresh and able to move and wanting to stretch before the long ride back to Chihuahua - let’s run out to ‘The lost Mission”. This place is amazing and no one really knows how it came to be. We have to move, make sure we are back in time for the ride, so extra coffee if you are coming.

9:00 AM: Transportation departs Batopilas for Chihuahua. You got a nice long ride to relax and tell tall tales about your run and show your scars and all that. We will for sure have a couple stops to break up the ride.

4:30 PM (time approximate): Arrive back to Centro Chihuahua

See information on your Accommodations AND HOSTS below

Event Accommodations

ENTRE AMIGOS (URIQUE)

An beautiful Oasis in the largest and deepest of the Copper Canyons. Sitting along the Rio Urique this hostel has been acknowledged as one of the world’s ‘most magical’ places to camp. With hostel beds, private rooms, and spectacular camping spots on the property it can accommodate any desired sleeping preferences. Organic gardens and 17 different fruits trees on property are there to access the bounty while visiting. We will enjoy fires, music, dance and of course some running.

SORICHIQUI CAMPING (SORICHIQUI)

There are few views on the whole planet that can match the Mesa of Sorichiqui. High above Batopilas Canyon sits this Raramuri ranchito that is home to Arnulfo Quimare and his community. They will host all visitors in a humble structure with comfortable beds, or in tents with mats. The accommodations after the race may be basic but the beauty of these lands will make the stay perhaps your most favorite travel stay ever.

MINERAL REAL (BATOPILAS)

A place that can only be in Batopilas. Paying homage to it’s mining roots this hotel sits just off the main plaza in town and has super comfortable rooms and a true Sierra Madre vibe.

QUALITY INN SAN FRANCISCO (CHIHUAHUA)

Right in the heart of the historical center of Chihuahua is this ‘American style’ hotel. Just steps from the famed Cathedral and walking distance to all the best sites and places to visit. Will we round up here for the beginning of the adventure!

meet Your CAMP HOSTS

**AND SPECIAL GUESTS**

Co Camp Host, Race Director and Cultural Coordinator: Arnulfo Quimare

Known to the running world via his running successes, kind humble nature, and the bestselling Born to Run, Arnulfo has been running these lands since he first laced up Huaraches. Inspired to create a run to honor Micah’s legacy, Arnulfo has put together an adventure like no other. He is joined by legendary corredore Manuel Luna and others from his community. In addition to being running legends Arnulfo and Manuel are hugely passionate about keeping the running traditions in their community alive. They are huge inspirations to all the runners of the Sierra young and old.

Co Camp Host and ‘Cruise 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 Ultra Marathons “extravaganza” represents the type of event that Luis creates - something that is so much more than just a race. With the Corre Libre Camp and Run Luis will be supporting a team that intends to provide a Magical experience for all runners deep in the Sierra Tarahumara - a cultural running journey like no other.

Additional Camp Cultural Coordinator: Mario Munoz

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.

Event Coordinators: Michael and Kimberly Miller on behalf of True Messages

For well 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) and the Copper Canyons Endurance Runs. 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.  

AMIGOS AND SPONSORS