2004 Copper Canyons Ultra Marathon (Ultra Marathon Caballo Blanco)
Historical posts by Micah True (Caballo Blanco) from the 2004 Copper Canyons Ultra Marathon (now Ultra Marathon Caballo Blanco) covering the pre race, race and post race blogs
2003 Copper Canyon to Canyon Trail Marathon
* a historical post by Micah True in the Fall of 2003
The Meeting: Thursday, November 20
On the Wednesday before the Race, the sponsor and race director, Caballo Blanco, did not know what to expect; I had no expectations. I knew that there would be one other Colorado runner coming, Mega Mel Downs, from Woodland Park.
I walked over La Sierra Madre from start to finish to meet the runner, Mega Mel. This hike took 10 hours. The race meeting was to be held at a noon lunch at the ¨Plaza restaurant… MORE
The first Copper Canyon Marathon (to become Ultra Caballo Marathon Blanco)
Copper Canyon Marathon [Urique to Batopilas]
Sunday, March 23, 200:
This was a beautiful weekend in the deep canyon country of La Sierra Madre. On Saturday they came, walking into the plaza of Urique from ranchos hidden in the protective folds of La Sierra Madre and Batopilas canyon. We all hung out in a really nice hotel, Estrella Del Rio [star of the river], ate from a huge pot of pozole [corn and goat stew]. Even the vegetarian Caballo Blanco partook of this Korima [gift]; then had a good nights sleep in the deluxe hotel room. In the morning we ate more pozole, then the run began (MORE…)
Kuira Ba..
"Light, is a gift given in the spirit. Breathe in the dawn to the Universe. Breathe out a prayer to yourself. Will you ever begin to understand the meaning of the very soil beneath your feet? From a grain of sand, to a great mountain, all is sacred. Yesterday and tomorrow, eternally exists in this sacred place." - Augustine Ramos, Raramuri Shaman.
Caballo Blanco Remembrance Run
On Saturday March 27th, now nine years after the passing of Micah True (Caballo Blanco), Raramuri Corredores from Urique and Batopilas Canyons gathered together to retrace backwards from Urique the original Copper Canyon Ultra Maratón towards the Establo de Caballo Blanco in Batopilas in honor of Micah and these lands and people that he so loved. True Messages was able to host and sponsor this event via all those that support our efforts to continue to create opportunities in the Sierra Tarahumara. Athletes included legendary runners Arnulfo Quimare, Manuel Luna and Salvatore Ramirez.
Event Report: Big Dogs Backyard Ultra Mexico (world championship)
Big Dog’s Backyard Ultra World Championship Mexico: October 17-19 Parque de Adventura, Urique Chihuahua Mexico (8,000 feet high in the magical Sierra Tarahumara
What an experience we all had at the first Big Dog Backyard Mexico race and all the Backyard Championship Races throughout the world. It will for sure be a few days that those who ran and those who were following along will not soon forget. With the added excitement and drama of having athletes from over 20 countries participating not only on their own, but also as a team member representing their country, incredible performances and dramatic moments were ongoing. The emotional aspect for those of us watching felt as draining as if we were running!