Porochi Runs - Keeping Culture Alive
Running has always been a part of the Raramuri culture through sport games such as rarajipari and ariweta. True Messages joined with 100 Mile Club to bring an opportunity to participate for the Porochi school in the Sierra Tarahumara
Club Mas Loco
What is Club Mas Loco?
Club Mas Loco was founded by Micah True (Caballo Blanco) for those who participate in the Ultra Marathon Caballo Blanco (previously the Copper Canyon Ultra Marathon)
Runners of the Ultra Marathon Caballo Blanco are called Mas Locos (Very Crazy). In the eyes of Caballo Blanco, all Mas Locos have in common the values of sharing, respect, compassion and peace. They share a culture of running with the Raramuri (Tarahumara) and offer Korima to the Peoples of the Canyons.
An old Friend
I met Micah True on the beach at Padre Island in 1979. It was winter but not too cold that far south, and he and me and two others, Angelica Richter and Bill Cody, camped on Mustang Island for a couple of months. Micah and Cody were traveling together in Micah's old blue pick-up with a canvas over the bed, and Cody had taken a chef's job in the motel-restaurant that still is there, but "upgraded" now. I'd met Angelica a week before, and she and I were in the restaurant having a bottomless cup of coffee, when we saw them dining, and somehow all got to talking, and later we ended up in their free motel room to smoke a jay and have a beer.
Ultra Marathon Caballo Blanco 2024 (en Español)
Join us for the 21st Annual Ultra Marathon Caballo Blanco: Run Free, Embrace Korima, and Support the Raramuri Communities!
Welcome to the official announcement of the 2024 Ultra Marathon Caballo Blanco! In its 21st year, this iconic event continues to bring together runners from all over the world for a remarkable journey through the stunning Sierra Tarahumara. More than just a race, the Ultra Marathon Caballo Blanco embodies the spirit of Korima – the Raramuri concept of sharing without expectation – and serves as a platform to support the Raramuri communities and these amazing runners who have been an integral part of this extraordinary event from the very beginning.
The Ultra Marathon Caballo Blanco was founded with a noble purpose - to provide assistance and recognition to the Raramuri communities and runners of the Sierra Tarahumara. Inspired by the Raramuri's extraordinary running abilities and their harmonious connection with nature, Micah True, known as El Caballo Blanco, envisioned an event that would celebrate their heritage while promoting cultural exchange and understanding. Korima is at the heart of this event, symbolizing the ethos of sharing, supporting, and uplifting others without expecting anything in return.
Ultra Marathon Caballo Blanco 2024
Join us for the 21st Annual Ultra Marathon Caballo Blanco: Run Free, Embrace Korima, and Support the Raramuri Communities!
Welcome to the official announcement of the 2024 Ultra Marathon Caballo Blanco! In its 21st year, this iconic event continues to bring together runners from all over the world for a remarkable journey through the stunning Sierra Tarahumara. More than just a race, the Ultra Marathon Caballo Blanco embodies the spirit of Korima – the Raramuri concept of sharing without expectation – and serves as a platform to support the Raramuri communities and these amazing runners who have been an integral part of this extraordinary event from the very beginning.
The Ultra Marathon Caballo Blanco was founded with a noble purpose - to provide assistance and recognition to the Raramuri communities and runners of the Sierra Tarahumara. Inspired by the Raramuri's extraordinary running abilities and their harmonious connection with nature, Micah True, known as El Caballo Blanco, envisioned an event that would celebrate their heritage while promoting cultural exchange and understanding. Korima is at the heart of this event, symbolizing the ethos of sharing, supporting, and uplifting others without expecting anything in return.
Ultra Marathon Caballo Blanco 2023
The 2023 Ultra Marathon Caballo Blanco results, information, acknowledgments, thanks, Korima, Caballitos. 1200 Runners in the Sierra Tarahumara. International athletes running with Raramuri in peace and joy. Here we Run Free and we were all Born to Run! Read more
Busuréliami Children’s Education Program Update
Fall 2022 Busureliame project update from Tierra Nativa.
Since January, 2022, our Busuréliami team has conducted over 300 classes for 148 grade school and middle school students from seven communities and conducted special events that included another 300 children, parents, traditional leaders and teachers.
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
Backyard Ultra World Championships
True Messages was created to continue the ‘Messages’ and projects began by Micah True (El Caballo Blanco) in honor and support of the Raramuri peoples and culture. Most important in all our Messages and projects is discovering opportunities. Opportunities that create options, opportunities that create choices, and opportunities that allow our friends to show and share the beauty and wisdoms of their culture.
We are truly honored to have helped the Backyard Ultra Championships for Mexico come to life. This platform has given our friends in the Sierra Tarahumara a chance to not only show their special endurance running abilities, but also the simple, humble and inclusive community approach they bring to such challenges. CONT.
2005 Copper Canyon Ultra Marathon
A historical Race Report by Micah True (El Caballo Blanco) about the 2005 Copper Canyon Ultra Marathon (now Ultra Caballo Blanco). Arnulfo Quimare takes his first win as he becomes a great Champion Raramuri runner of the Sierra Tarahumara and more seeds for the race was planted.
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
2004 Copper Canyon to Canyon Run
Sunday, March 21; 2004
The third running of the bi-annual Copper Canyon to Canyon Trail Marathon+, took place this hot first day of spring. This run was from the deep canyon town of Urique, to the other deep canyon town of Batopilas. The distance is 27-29 miles of rock, steep climb and descent, some dirt road along two rivers, crossing of pine forests on soft single track trail at 6,000 feet, about 13,000 feet of accumulated up and down, more rocks, and plenty of other pluses. This season´s run was plus 100 degree heat!
7 Raramuri {Tarahumara runners}, displayed incredible performances of what can only be described as world class athleticism to arrive at the finish in 5 hours and some change. One could not imagine the significance of this achievement without having been here and having hiked these trails.
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…)
A Celebration to honor Micah and Tradition
A weekend honoring the traditions of Rarajipari and Ariweta and celebrating Micah True (El Caballo Blanco) and the love and passion he had for the Sierra Tarahumara (MORE)
Ultra Marathon Caballo Blanco 2022
Micah said the (Copper Canyon Ultramarathon) Ultra Marathon Caballo Blanco was a race created and sponsored by Korima. This is as true today as it nearly 20 years ago when he first had the idea of a run that would support the Raramuri (Tarahumara) community and introduce so many to these special lands and this wonderful community and it’s running culture. MORE…
Ramirez Family to participate in the Born to Run Ultras 2022
The Ramirez family is a treasure of the Sierra Tarahumara. A living representation of all that is special about the Raramuri people and their running culture. Every member of the family possesses extraordinary endurance running talent, but with humility it is not personal accolades they seek, their focus is to honor the role running has in the Raramuri community and share those traditions with everyone. They desire to pass along the meanings, expressions and importance running has for the Raramuri and its connection with the Earth and one another.
Caballitos Runs 2022
The 2022 Caballitos Runs at the Ultras Caballo Blanco. Please help us support this most special day!
2008 Copper Canyon Ultra (Race Report)
A Blog by Ceci Lio of Spain from his experience running the 2008 edition of the (now) Ultra Maraton Caballo Blanco (includes results which can also be found on Ultrasignup. While some of his post represents opinions or his understanding, it is a great share about the Sierra and the race at this time.
2011 Copper Canyon Ultra
An event report written by Micah after the 2011 race. It was a great year and an awesome event, you could tell Micah was happy.
Running Free in Peace was the theme of this years CCUM. While some are at war in many parts of Northern Mexico and the world, we came together at the bottom of a deep canyon to share with the local people of the region, eat, laugh, dance, run, and create peace. The news reports are grim; many are scared away, the Mexican economy choking from the lack of tourism, the people sad to be generalized in such a sorry, scary way, feeling abandoned by the outside world. What to do? Run Free!
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Copper Canyons Endurance Runs
With support from the CCER team and all the International Athletes that made their way down to experience the magic of the Sierra Tarahumara we were able to provide entries. some transportation, dispensias and prize monies for the Marathon and Half Marathon events. Local Covid related restrictions limited Raramuri athlete participation and caused the postponement of the 100 mile, but all turned out great and it was an great event for everyone involved. As always we are honored to do whatever we can to help participate in keeping the great running traditions of the Sierra Tarahumara alive and growing.