Ultra Running Hub Urique, Mexico · Saturday, March 6, 2027
Ultra Caballo Blanco Copper Canyon Ultra
What the course asks
DUV results for the 2026 edition (50mi) — finishers only. Starters are not published, so the field was at least this big and no finish rate can be given.
Typical conditions, March
Regional 2001-2020 average for March — NASA POWER, grid elevation 1183 m. Not a forecast.
Results history
| Year | Race | Finishers | Men's winner | Women's winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 50mi | 121 | Antonio Jose Ramirez Hernandez · 06:34:51 | Jael Morales Oseguera · 08:04:16 |
| 2025 | 50mi | 146 | Antonio Jose Ramirez Hernandez · 06:44:56 | Jael Morales Oseguera · 08:41:33 |
| 2024 | 50mi | 134 | Antonio Jose Ramirez Hernandez · 06:20:21 | Jael Morales Oseguera · 07:41:10 |
| 2023 | 50mi | 194 | Juan Carlos Carera Casas · 06:12:53 | Nayeli De La Torre Segura · 08:06:39 |
| 2022 | 50mi | 187 | Jupiter Carrera Casas · 06:20:09 | Jael Morales Oseguera · 08:11:10 |
| 2020 | 50mi | 220 | Miguel Lara Viniegras · 06:43:56 | Anahi Rivera Olmedo · 08:06:01 |
| 2019 | 50mi | 160 | Miguel Lara Viniegras · 07:47:32 | Maribel Garcia Garcia · 10:32:03 |
| 2018 | 50mi | 291 | Miguel Lara Viniegras · 06:18:22 | Carmela Martinez Borges · 08:40:00 |
| 2017 | 50mi | 264 | Ranulfo Sanchez Hernandez · 06:38:06 | Anahi Rivera Olmedo · 08:17:18 |
| 2014 | 50mi | 333 | Miguel Lara Viniegras · 06:39:15 | Irene Vasquez Lopez · 08:46:28 |
The field shrank 17% between 2025 (146) and 2026 (121). 13% of the 2026 field were women.
DUV results for the 2026 edition (50mi) — finishers only. Starters are not published, so the field was at least this big and no finish rate can be given.
The Aid Station
Course-specific beta from the community
This is a rolling course. Expect fast, runnable sections where rhythm is key.
With trail terrain, choose a shoe with moderate cushioning for optimal performance.
Gear for this race
Chosen for 80 km of trail with 2,850 m of ascent.
- Trail Running Shoes 36 m of climb per kilometre — grip and rock protection before cushioning.
- Race Nutrition 80 km of self-supported fuelling between aid stations.
- Hydration Vests Pole attachment and chest-strap stability on steep ground.
- Trekking Poles 2,850 m of ascent to walk up.
- Headlamps 80 km almost certainly means running into the night.
Overview
The Ultra Caballo Blanco Copper Canyon Ultra is a trail race in Urique, Mexico, with 10 editions run by 2026. The 80-kilometer course, classified as a 50-mile event, features 2850 meters of elevation gain, averaging 35.6 meters of climb per kilometer. This makes it a significantly hilly race compared to its peers.
The race follows a loop-based course, starting with a 21-mile up-river loop, then an 18-mile down-river loop. Runners then complete a 10-mile out-and-back section to the village of Guadalupe Coronado before finishing in Urique. With 121 finishers in 2026, its field size is larger than 78% of 654 comparable 50-mile races.
Similar races
Other 50 mi trail ultras, closest in distance first.