Ultra Juarez Trail 2020 (7 km, 14 km, 28 km, 60 km, kids, dogs)

This race will be a series of races from 7 km to 60 km of beautiful desert trail mountain running. The longer distances have some steep and very rocky sections that will help you to train for the Ultramarathon of the Canyons at the Copper Canyon in Guachochi in July in the amazing Sierra of Chihuahua. There are also children’s and dog races too. I think this is the trail running state championship for the state of Chihuahua. Last year, we had some amazing Raramuri (Tarumahara) runners. Some of the trails are very easy mountain biking routes (single track). It’s a beautiful route in the mountains.

Start times will vary with the race that you do. The 60 km starts at 0500.

You can register at Up and Running in El Paso. There are some locations where you can register in Juarez as well such as Il Velo bike shop on Vicente Guerrero behind the Rio Grande shopping mall on 16’th Septiembre/Triumpho de la Republica. The longer distances do require you to carry certain survival equipment. They’ll provide info on mandatory gear to carry. It’s on May 3. So, I would plan for some heat. You can do some good heat and mountain training in the meantime on the Baylor Pass Trail and at Oliver Lee State Park in Dog Canyon.

The web page is not letting me post the picture of the registration information very easily. It is forcing me to rotate and crop it. But, you can contact [masked]. You can also look for Piernon Loco on Facebook. The information is there. They are a Juarez running club. https://www.facebook.com/Piernon-Loco-1571094619821584/__tn__=%2Cd%2CP-R&eid=ARCwiuHEPo8yDCubghxJm_JvNj7uk9L_XbPf2xaax2J4LtJfbpvsCCn-wmCoh4ijXx16fG99_0W9jorO. The info is in Spanish. But, the director speaks good English.

Some races require you to get a physical exam from a doctor. I was able to do that for 100 pesos at one of the doctor’s offices linked to a pharmacy shop in Juarez when I did the race in Copper Canyon. The doctor also spoke English.
Last year, many people drove to the starting line at the Casa de Don Rayo. I did not have transport. But, a hotel sponsoring the race did provide transport for some of us last year. Other runners at Up and Running may be able to assist as well; check with them. Not sure that you want to ride a bike to the starting line for a variety of reasons. Last year, they did offer camping at the race start area. I am unaware of public transport to the area.

The desert sunrise over Juarez from the mountain trails is very beautiful. The runners and race staff were very friendly and helpful.

Enjoy, and I’ll see you on the trails!
Ps. Compared to the cost of racing in the States, these are great entry fees.