Expected October 2027
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A 59K trail race through the Copper Canyons of Mexico, passing through remote Rarámuri communities with 2,400 meters of elevation gain. The race offers cultural immersion and challenging technical trails with spectacular canyon views.
Copper Canyons scenery
Rarámuri communities
Technical trails with spectacular views
Cultural immersion with indigenous communities
Start / Finish
Parque Barrancas, Divisadero
Barrancas
Expo
Race Day
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What you get
Running Stones: 2
Finals Access: Direct entry to 50K finals
On the day
Other questions
The maximum allowed race time is 13 hours and 30 minutes.
The Akáa 59K offers 2 Running Stones.
The route passes through the villages of Areponapuchi, San Alonso, and San Rafael, as well as remote Rarámuri communities.
The traditional Rarámuri greeting is 'kuira bá,' which means 'we are all one.'
There are 7 checkpoints on the course: Barrancas (start), San Rafael, Guitaybo, San Alonso, Panorámica, Estación B, and Bacajipare.
Entry fee
Registration isn't open yet. We'll show pricing when the organiser confirms.Divisadero, Mexico
Expected October 2027
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