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.
Busuréliami Radio Broadcast
True Messages is excited to be able to sponsor and support the production of the Busureliami Radio program along with Tierra Nativa and Makawi. This program represents a significant opportunity to further the knowledge and education of the Raramuri youth on the wisdoms and learnings from their grandparents and all the grandparents before them.
We plan on making on making these broadcasts available for everyone to enjoy. Even though they will be in the Raramuri language, the programs include music and song and other elements that everyone will be able to experience and appreciate.
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Ultra Marathon Caballo Blanco 2022
Registration for international Athletes to the 2022 Ultra Marathon Caballo Blanco is now open. After last year’s cancellation due to concerns surrounding the Covid Pandemic, we are all super excited to be able to get back to experience the magic of the Sierra Tarahumara.
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.
Keith Ramsey - a True Messenger
*** originally posted by Norawas di Ramamuri in 2014 *** True Messages has continued the projects and works that Micah and Norwas first started. We will occasionally be sharing these old stories and blog posts as they represent the seeds of today’s fields.
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.
Honoring Miguel Lara Viniegra
On March 25th we honored Miguel Lara Viniegra. This young man is an inspiration. He is one of the most successful endurance runners in all of Latin America but it is his character and approach to all of life that endears him to so many. Kind, humble, and giving he has become the pride of not only the local Raramuri communities and Urique, but also Chihuahua and all of Mexico.
Barefoot Ted and Luna to take the lead on the Busureliame project
True Messages is super excited to announce additional support from the Luna Sandal company and team lead by Barefoot Ted and Liv Irem McDonald. Luna has always supported True Messages and of course has been helping our Raramuri friends in the Sierra for over a decade, but now they will be taking the lead support on perhaps our most important project - the Busureliame Cultural Education effort
Remembrance Run
As you may be aware, thanks to all those that support True Messages we had been able to secure Micah’s ‘Establo del Caballo Blanco’ (Micah’s old humble home in the Batopilas Canyon). We are excited to announce that it will soon become a museum of sorts and place to come start a run, or a hike to Urique with Arnulfo Quimare (who will be the caretaker) or a local Raramuri guide, or just a place to visit and share a Message or two.
Corre Libre Run
CORRE LIBRE RUN
“TOGETHER WE RUN FREE”
A run with, and in support of the Raramuri peoples of the Sierra Tarahumara.
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These are greatly challenging times for all of us. For some of our friends however, the effects of the Corona Virus has added to an already difficult stretch. Sadly, this has been the case for the Raramuri people and those who call the Copper Canyons home. The most recent impact has been the postponement of the Ultra Marathon Caballo Blanco and Los Caballitos Runs (kids races). Micah True created the (then called Copper Canyon Ultra Marathon and later changed to honor his passing) Ultra Caballo Blanco to help introduce the beauty of the Raramuri people, their culture and their lands to endurance athletes around the world
Peter Smith a Mas Loco and True Messenger
The Mas Loco and True Messages family was heartbroken to hear that this mid January Peter had passed away after fighting an aggressive cancer for some time. As our friend Graham Kelly shared “Peter was as fine as man as you could meet”. He will be greatly missed by all those that loved him and that he loved. He will be with us forever.
This week marked the service to celebrate Peter’s life. Peter’s family had generously chosen a donation to True Messages as a way to honor Peter, knowing his great love for the people and the lands of the Sierra Tarahumara.
More Korima from Trail Racing Over Texas
We would again like to thank our friends Rachel and Robert Goyen and the whole Trail Racing Over Texas Family for their support. True Messages is the support platform for two events being conducted by TROT, and we receive a donation with every registration. The first event ‘Running with the Raramuri’ in in honor of our friends in the Sierra Tarahumara…. (MORE)
Godparents Christmas Project
For the last several years a group of kind and loving folks in Chihuahua has organized a project that brings holiday gifts and much needed school and health supplies to the children of the Sierra Tarahumara. Every year more and more ‘Godfathers and Godmothers’ support the program and it has become a magical thing that the children are so very excited for. This year even more Sleds (trucks and trailers filled with gifts) will make there way to the Barrancas and distribute the joy and love to hundreds of young Raramuri kids. We are thankful for all those that support and coordinate these efforts and we are thankful for those that support True Messages such that it allows us to also contribute to this wonderful project of love. Korima is the greatest message of all!
Compassion Copper Canyon
The mission of Compassion Copper Canyon began with Dr. Dawkins and her husband Alan traveling to Mexico for the 16th annual Caballo Blanco Ultramarathon in March of 2018. The region of the Copper Canyons within the Sierra Madre Occidental is brutally beautiful, difficult to reach, and hard on its inhabitants. They fell in love with the area and were inspired to help. They returned again in December 2018, this time with their two small children driving 30 hours to get there. They filled the back of their old Ford pickup truck with clothes they and friends donated, children's toys for a Christmas toy drive, and, of course, veterinary supplies….
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!
Earth Runners Launches Support Project
Inspired by our Raramuri friends simple approach to natural design footwear Earth Runners was created to make barefoot adventure sandals that maintain our connection to the earth, while allowing us to operate and explore even on the wildest landscape this planet has to offer.
Earth Runners wanted to give back and support the Raramuri peoples and culture and we are excited to announce they have launched “1% For the Tarahumara” project supporting True Messages. Thanks most kindly Amigos!
-From the Earth Runners website on the 1% project…
Messengers from Sweden
We want to thank our friends in Sweden for their ongoing support. For several year now they have conducted a Caballo Blanco Memorial Run in honor of Micah and the Raramuri peoples, and raised funds for the Run of the Caballitos (kid’s races) at the Ultra Caballo weekend. We greatly appreciate the support and love the passion. Thanks for the Korima amigos!
Big Dog's Backyard Ultra World Championship Mexico
Big Dog’s Backyard Ultra World Championship 2020 will perhaps represent the greatest ‘last person standing’ competition the world has ever seen. Twenty-two plus nation countries each bringing 15 of their best endurance athletes together for one worldwide competition. Every runner will start – only one will finish. “The World Champion will truly be the last person standing on Earth” (Laz)!
The Mexico event for the Big Dog’s Backyard World Championship is an invitation only event. Only the best endurance runners throughout the country will be considered for entry (*those interested should apply directly to the event management team). The event has already secured some of the most legendary endurance athletes in all of Mexico. Please follow along for updates as we release individual runner information.
Busureliame Project
Busuréliame is the Rarámuri expression for learning and means literally “inner awakening”.
True Messages has joined with Tierra Nativa NGP (which has sponsored the program since 2017) to provide support and resources for the Busureliame project under the leadership Tarahumara visionary, leader, teacher, poet and recording artist, Makawi
Makawi has created, and with his team and teachers continues to develop, a cultural education program to guide Tarahumara children towards a deeper functional understanding of their language and culture in cooperation with the grade schools of the Sierra Tarahumara and the Municipal of Urique Chihuahua
“Education of our children in our language and customs is our most fundamental right and responsibility, but our children are not learning well. In order to learn well, our children must awaken. Their families must awaken. Their communities must awaken
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