Ultra Running Hub Barrancas del Cobre, Mexico · Friday, October 2, 2026
Fixed Distance 50K
Chihuahua by UTMB - 50K
16 days to go
56 km Distance
2,600 m Climbing
6.7 Grit · Hardcore
What the course asks
Climbing rate 46 m / km
Mountain. Significant climbing. Steep sections will require power hiking.
Time limit 12 hours
12:51 min/km average. Generous. Walkable throughout for most of the field. About average for a 50K. Measured against 1007 races of the same distance. Cut-off calculator →
Field size ~346 Large. Rarely out of sight of another runner.
DUV results for the 2025 edition (56km) — finishers only. Starters are not published, so the field was at least this big and no finish rate can be given.
Typical conditions, October
Daytime high 21°C
Night low 6°C
Rainfall Mostly dry
Daylight 11 h 54 m of light
Regional 2001-2020 average for October — NASA POWER, grid elevation 2193 m. Not a forecast.
The Aid Station
Course-specific beta from the community
This is a mountain course. Poles are highly recommended for the sustained climbs.
With trail terrain, choose a shoe with moderate cushioning for optimal performance.
Gear for this race
Chosen for 56 km of trail with 2,600 m of ascent.
- Trail Running Shoes46 m of climb per kilometre — grip and rock protection before cushioning.
- Race Nutrition56 km of self-supported fuelling between aid stations.
- Hydration VestsPole attachment and chest-strap stability on steep ground.
- Trekking Poles2,600 m of ascent to walk up.
- HeadlampsA 12 h limit puts you out there after dark.
Similar races
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