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Chihuahua by UTMB®

About Chihuahua by UTMB® 2026

Chihuahua by UTMB® 2026 was a trail race held from Thu, Oct 1, 2026 to Sat, Oct 3, 2026 in Chihuahua, Mexico; the start is at 19:00.

The 2026 edition is over; registration is closed. The next edition is added to the calendar automatically once the organiser announces a date.

Courses

CourseDistanceElevation GainCourse file
118K118 km5600 m D+GPX
94K94 km4700 m D+GPX
58K58 km2500 m D+GPX
39K39 km1700 m D+GPX
21K21 km700 m D+GPX
9K9 km200 m D+GPX

There are 6 courses: 118K (5600 m D+); 94K (4700 m D+); 58K (2500 m D+); 39K (1700 m D+); 21K (700 m D+); 9K (200 m D+).

Course map and elevation profile

Chihuahua by UTMB® 118K course map and elevation profile with checkpoints marked
118K course
Chihuahua by UTMB® 94K course map and elevation profile with checkpoints marked
94K course
Chihuahua by UTMB® 58K course map and elevation profile with checkpoints marked
58K course
Chihuahua by UTMB® 39K course map and elevation profile with checkpoints marked
39K course
Chihuahua by UTMB® 21K course map and elevation profile with checkpoints marked
21K course
Chihuahua by UTMB® 9K course map and elevation profile with checkpoints marked
9K course

What the weather was on race day

  • On race day the temperature ran 15°C to 26°C, and the day stayed dry, peak wind 12 km/h (a light breeze).
  • These figures come from the measurement archive after the race, not from a forecast.
  • Sunrise 07:05, sunset 18:58.

The race is over. These figures come from the Open-Meteo measurement archive for that day, not from a forecast.

Race briefing

118K course117 km · 5314 m gain · 37% uphill · 14 aid stations
  • Steep climb (10%+)
  • Climb (3-10%)
  • Flat
  • Descent
  • Steep descent (12%+)

The published GPX measures 117 km with 5314 m of climbing, 46 m per km. The course sits between 1608 m and 2486 m of altitude. 53% of the gain sits in the first half.

  • 0-8.2 km · Start → San Isidro: 576 m up / 86 m down; the stretch climbs.
  • 8.2-20 km · San Isidro → Gallego: 634 m up / 715 m down; the stretch keeps rolling.
  • 20-29 km · Gallego → Porochi: 368 m up / 442 m down; the stretch keeps rolling.
  • 29-33 km · Porochi → La Cruz: 173 m up / 150 m down; the stretch keeps rolling.
  • 33-50 km · La Cruz → Churo: 670 m up / 368 m down; the stretch climbs.
  • 50-63 km · Churo → Guitaybo: 626 m up / 584 m down; the stretch keeps rolling.
  • 63-71 km · Guitaybo → San Alonso: 370 m up / 486 m down; the stretch descends.
  • 71-79 km · San Alonso → Panorámica: 373 m up / 369 m down; the stretch keeps rolling.
  • 79-86 km · Panorámica → Estación B: 130 m up / 574 m down; the stretch descends.
  • 86-92 km · Estación B → Parque: 587 m up / 81 m down; the stretch climbs.
  • 92-105 km · Parque → Huerachi: 440 m up / 322 m down; the stretch climbs.
  • 105-108 km · Huerachi → Mogotavo: 33 m up / 166 m down; the stretch descends.
  • 108-117 km · Mogotavo → Finish: 333 m up / 338 m down; the stretch keeps rolling.

The race climbs from the gun: 214 m over the first 5 km. Do not chase the crowd, the two minutes you win here get taken back with interest.

The steepest wall stands between km 1 and km 9: net 526 m over 8.5 km at 6% average, its steepest roughly 250 m section averaging 30%, 609 m of climbing in total with 83 m given back. It tops out at 2136 m. Heaviest kilometres: km 8 170 m, km 7 93 m, km 3 92 m, km 4 69 m. This is hiking terrain, not running terrain. Walk it with intent and keep your heart rate off the ceiling.

The backbone of the course runs from km 87 to km 103: net 759 m over 17 km at 5% average, its steepest roughly 250 m section averaging 24%, 1008 m of climbing in total with 249 m given back. It tops out at 2479 m. Heaviest kilometres: km 90 177 m, km 88 149 m, km 89 118 m, km 102 111 m. By the time you start it, about 74% of the day's climbing is behind you. At this point in the day most runners walk this gradient. Settle into a hiking rhythm and let the metres come.

The longest descent starts at km 77 and loses 642 m by km 86 at 7% average, its steepest roughly 250 m section averaging 19%. Its length can load the quads, so begin under control and build rhythm only when the ground and visibility allow it. The drop at km 63 averages 32% on the GPX trace over its steepest roughly 250 m section; shorten the stride, stay balanced and set speed to the ground instead of braking continuously.

The last 6 km roll: 230 m up and 246 m down. Do not start the finishing effort early, there is another climb in there.

The leg from La Cruz to Churo is long and unsupported: 17 km and 670 m of climbing with no aid in between, so leave La Cruz with full capacity.

A steep pitch starts within about 1.6 km of San Alonso; keep the stop short and do not enter it on cooled-down legs.

You reach the climb after Estación B with about 574 m of descent already in your quads; treat its first half as recovery effort.

A steep pitch starts within about 0.8 km of Estación B; keep the stop short and do not enter it on cooled-down legs.

  • The organiser lists 118 km; the published GPX measures 117 km. The organiser lists 5600 m of climbing; the published GPX measures 5314 m. The technical course notes use the published GPX measurement.
  • This course reaches 2486 m. A separate forecast for the high-point coordinate gives 10°C to 21°C, wind up to 11 km/h (calm). It is a daily forecast for that coordinate, so arrival time can still change what you encounter.
  • Start 06:00, sunrise 07:05: the first 1 hour 5 minutes are run in the dark. The headtorch goes on your head at the start, not in your pack.
  • Sunset is 18:58 and the finish cut-off is 12:00. A runner using the full time allowance spends the final 12 hours 7 minutes in darkness.
  • Get the headtorch out before sunset and keep spare batteries or a power bank dry and immediately accessible. A spare buried at the bottom of the pack is not an emergency spare.
  • Check reflective course markers regularly in the dark. If the markings disappear, stop moving forward, return to the last marker and confirm the route against the GPX or organiser app.
  • Consider bringing poles. The course averages 46 m of gain per km and the longest climb averaging over 5% runs 8.5 km; if you have trained with them and the organiser allows them, use them on the climbs and stow them on runnable ground.
  • Arrive early for the altitude. The course tops out at 2486 m, and coming up from sea level on race morning costs you more than any training block gains. Get to the area a few days ahead and let your body adjust.
  • The altitude is not a single summit: about 111 km of the course sits above 1800 m, 2.7 km above 2400 m. The longest unbroken stretch up high is 82 km and the high zone spans roughly km 4 to km 86. About 95% of the total climbing happens in that thin air, so recalibrate your effort to the altitude, not the gradient alone.
  • Point to point: the finish sits 33.2 km from the start as the crow flies. Sort the shuttle and your drop bag before race day.
  • At km 89.5 you pass right by the finish area with 27.3 km still to go; the noise there breaks more races than the climbs do.

Course-profile notes are generated from GPX grade data; terrain, rules, aid stations and weather are added only when separately sourced.

Aid stations

Key decision points

Gallegokm 20

  • Collect food and fluids and leave within 60-90 seconds.
  • Crew access is allowed here.
  • A heavy leg is next: 8.8 km with 401 m of climbing.
  • Cut-off: 4h 30m after the start.

La Cruzkm 33

  • Collect food and fluids and leave within 60-90 seconds.
  • The heaviest leg is next: 17 km with 670 m of climbing.
  • The longest unsupported stretch starts here: 17 km. Leave with full capacity.
  • Cut-off: 7h 30m after the start.

Guitaybokm 63

  • Take hot food you digest easily and top up fluids.
  • Your drop bag waits here; work off your prepared list.
  • Crew access is allowed here.
  • A heavy leg is next: 8.2 km with 353 m of climbing.
  • Cut-off: 15h after the start.

San Alonsokm 71

  • Collect food and fluids and leave within 60-90 seconds.
  • A heavy leg is next: 8.3 km with 416 m of climbing.
  • Cut-off: 17h 15m after the start.

Panorámicakm 79

  • Collect food and fluids and leave within 60-90 seconds.
  • Crew access is allowed here.
  • Cut-off: 19h 30m after the start.

Bacajiparékm 87

  • No supplies, timing only.
  • A heavy leg is next: 4.8 km with 571 m of climbing.
  • A 24% pitch starts about 1.8 km after the station; do not enter it cooled down.

Parquekm 92

  • Collect food and fluids and leave within 60-90 seconds.
  • Crew access is allowed here.
  • A heavy leg is next: 13 km with 509 m of climbing.
  • Cut-off: 23h 45m after the start.

Huerachikm 105

  • Drinks only; arrive carrying your own food.
  • Crew access is allowed here.
  • Cut-off: 27h after the start.
  • The longest stretch between official aid stations runs from La Cruz (km 33) to Churo (km 50): 17 km, with 670 m of climbing in between. Top up at La Cruz and size what you carry to the expected duration and your own drinking rate.
  • Drinks only, no food, at Porochi (km 29) and Estación B (km 86) and 1 more. Loosen the flask caps on approach; with no queue, refill and leave in 20-30 seconds. Carry the food you will need from the previous station.
  • Bacajiparé (km 87) is a timing point only, with nothing on the table. Load up as you leave Estación B.
  • Hot food is served at Guitaybo (km 63). If your stomach and race plan call for it, make this a deliberate 3-5 minute stop; do not sit down simply because hot food is available. Restart gently and let your stomach settle before lifting the effort.
  • Food is available at San Isidro (km 8) and Gallego (km 20) and 5 more. Decide what you need before reaching the table; without a planned special task, collect food and fluids and leave within 60-90 seconds. Finish eating on the next calm, suitable section.
  • Drop bag at Guitaybo (km 63). Write down the equipment and food you expect to replace before the race so the decision is already made when you arrive.
  • Crew support is permitted only at Gallego (km 20), Guitaybo (km 63), Panorámica (km 79), Parque (km 92), and Huerachi (km 105). This is not the same as a drop bag: plan equipment and food hand-offs around these stations, then verify wristband, bag and transport rules with the organiser.
  • The last aid station is Huerachi (km 105), leaving 13 km to the finish. After that you are on what you carry.
  • Another heavy leg runs from Churo (km 50) to Guitaybo (km 63): 13 km with 663 m of climbing. Treat it as the slowest part of your day and get your food out before it.
  • Medical support is available at Cerocahui (km 0), Gallego (km 20), La Cruz (km 33), Churo (km 50), Guitaybo (km 63), San Alonso (km 71), Panorámica (km 79), Parque (km 92), and Huerachi (km 105). If something is wrong with your feet or your stomach, deal with it there rather than pushing on.
  • About 2 km after Bacajiparé (km 87), a roughly 250 m section averaging 24% begins. Nothing is served at this point, so arrive already stocked from the previous aid station, then enter the climb at a controlled effort.
  • The overall cut-off is 30h, including all checkpoint stops. Build the plan around the official leg budgets below, not a flat-course average pace.
  • Relative to distance and climbing, the tightest official time budget runs from Start to Gallego (km 20): the official time budget is 4h 30m for 20 km and 1210 m of climbing. Station stops come out of that same budget, so do not enter the leg already behind schedule.

Official cut-off ladder

LegDistanceD+Official time budgetCloses
Start → Gallegopasses San Isidro, which has no time limit20 km1210 m4h 30mstart + 4h 30m
Gallego → La Cruzpasses Porochi, which has no time limit13 km541 m3hstart + 7h 30m
La Cruz → Guitaybopasses Churo, which has no time limit30 km1296 m7h 30mstart + 15h
Guitaybo → San Alonso8.2 km370 m2h 15mstart + 17h 15m
San Alonso → Panorámica8.3 km373 m2h 15mstart + 19h 30m
Panorámica → Parquepasses Estación B, Bacajiparé, which has no time limit12 km717 m4h 15mstart + 23h 45m
Parque → Huerachi13 km440 m3h 15mstart + 27h
Huerachi → Finishe Parque Barrancaspasses Mogotavo, Divisadero, which has no time limit13 km366 m3hstart + 30h

Budgets are derived from the cut-off times published by the organiser; they are not a personal finish estimate.

StationKmFrom previousSuppliesMedicalCrewCut-off
Cerocahui0——YesNo—
San Isidro8.28.2FoodNoNo—
Gallego2012FoodYesYesFriday 10:30
Porochi298.8Drinks———
La Cruz334.6FoodYesNoFriday 13:30
Churo5017FoodYesNo—
GuitayboDrop bag6313Hot foodYesYesFriday 21:00
San Alonso718.2FoodYesNoFriday 23:15
Panorámica798.3FoodYesYesSaturday 01:30
Estación B866.5Drinks———
Bacajiparé871.1None———
Parque924.8FoodYesYesSaturday 05:45
Huerachi10513DrinksYesYesSaturday 09:00
Mogotavo1083.3None———
Divisadero1178.4None———
Finishe Parque Barrancas1181.4Hot foodNoNoSaturday 12:00

Aid station details come from the list published by the organiser; confirm them at the official source before race day.

94K course93 km · 4489 m gain · 43% uphill · 11 aid stations
  • Steep climb (10%+)
  • Climb (3-10%)
  • Flat
  • Descent
  • Steep descent (12%+)

The published GPX measures 93 km with 4489 m of climbing, 48 m per km. The course sits between 1608 m and 2359 m of altitude. 52% of the gain sits in the first half.

  • 0-8.2 km · Start → San Isidro: 576 m up / 86 m down; the stretch climbs.
  • 8.2-20 km · San Isidro → Gallego: 634 m up / 715 m down; the stretch keeps rolling.
  • 20-29 km · Gallego → Porochi: 368 m up / 441 m down; the stretch keeps rolling.
  • 29-33 km · Porochi → La Cruz: 173 m up / 151 m down; the stretch keeps rolling.
  • 33-50 km · La Cruz → Churo: 670 m up / 368 m down; the stretch climbs.
  • 50-63 km · Churo → Guitaybo: 626 m up / 584 m down; the stretch keeps rolling.
  • 63-71 km · Guitaybo → San Alonso: 370 m up / 486 m down; the stretch descends.
  • 71-79 km · San Alonso → Panorámica: 373 m up / 368 m down; the stretch keeps rolling.
  • 79-86 km · Panorámica → Estación B: 117 m up / 564 m down; the stretch descends.
  • 86-93 km · Estación B → Finish: 581 m up / 90 m down; the stretch climbs.

The race climbs from the gun: 214 m over the first 5 km. Do not chase the crowd, the two minutes you win here get taken back with interest.

The steepest wall stands between km 1 and km 9: net 526 m over 8.5 km at 6% average, its steepest roughly 250 m section averaging 30%, 609 m of climbing in total with 83 m given back. It tops out at 2136 m. Heaviest kilometres: km 8 170 m, km 7 93 m, km 3 92 m, km 4 69 m. This is hiking terrain, not running terrain. Walk it with intent and keep your heart rate off the ceiling.

The backbone of the course runs from km 87 to km 92: 557 m over 5.2 km at 11% average, its steepest roughly 250 m section averaging 24%. It tops out at 2278 m. Kilometre by kilometre: km 88 149 m, km 89 118 m, km 90 172 m, km 91 78 m, km 92 20 m. By the time you start it, about 87% of the day's climbing is behind you. At this point in the day most runners walk this gradient. Settle into a hiking rhythm and let the metres come.

The longest descent starts at km 77 and loses 641 m by km 86 at 7% average, its steepest roughly 250 m section averaging 20%. Its length can load the quads, so begin under control and build rhythm only when the ground and visibility allow it. The drop at km 13 averages 34% on the GPX trace over its steepest roughly 250 m section; shorten the stride, stay balanced and set speed to the ground instead of braking continuously.

The last 6 km climb 535 m to the line. Know it going in and save something for it.

The leg from La Cruz to Churo is long and unsupported: 17 km and 670 m of climbing with no aid in between, so leave La Cruz with full capacity.

A steep pitch starts within about 1.6 km of San Alonso; keep the stop short and do not enter it on cooled-down legs.

You reach the climb after Estación B with about 564 m of descent already in your quads; treat its first half as recovery effort.

A steep pitch starts within about 0.8 km of Estación B; keep the stop short and do not enter it on cooled-down legs.

  • The organiser lists 94 km; the published GPX measures 92.7 km. The technical course notes use the published GPX measurement.
  • This course reaches 2359 m. A separate forecast for the high-point coordinate gives 11°C to 22°C, wind up to 9 km/h (calm). It is a daily forecast for that coordinate, so arrival time can still change what you encounter.
  • Start 06:00, sunrise 07:05: the first 1 hour 5 minutes are run in the dark. The headtorch goes on your head at the start, not in your pack.
  • Sunset is 18:58 and the finish cut-off is 04:00. A runner using the full time allowance spends the final 9 hours 2 minutes in darkness.
  • Get the headtorch out before sunset and keep spare batteries or a power bank dry and immediately accessible. A spare buried at the bottom of the pack is not an emergency spare.
  • Check reflective course markers regularly in the dark. If the markings disappear, stop moving forward, return to the last marker and confirm the route against the GPX or organiser app.
  • Consider bringing poles. The course averages 48 m of gain per km and the longest climb averaging over 5% runs 8.5 km; if you have trained with them and the organiser allows them, use them on the climbs and stow them on runnable ground.
  • The high point is 2359 m. Coming from sea level, your heart rate and breathing shift at the same pace, so leave yourself room in the first hour.
  • The altitude is not a single summit: about 87 km of the course sits above 1800 m. The longest unbroken stretch up high is 82 km and the high zone spans roughly km 4 to km 86. About 94% of the total climbing happens in that thin air, so recalibrate your effort to the altitude, not the gradient alone.
  • Point to point: the finish sits 33.2 km from the start as the crow flies. Sort the shuttle and your drop bag before race day.
  • At km 89.5 you pass right by the finish area with 3.2 km still to go; the noise there breaks more races than the climbs do.

Course-profile notes are generated from GPX grade data; terrain, rules, aid stations and weather are added only when separately sourced.

Aid stations

Key decision points

Gallegokm 20

  • Collect food and fluids and leave within 60-90 seconds.
  • Crew access is allowed here.
  • A heavy leg is next: 8.8 km with 400 m of climbing.
  • Cut-off: 4h 30m after the start.

La Cruzkm 33

  • Collect food and fluids and leave within 60-90 seconds.
  • The heaviest leg is next: 17 km with 670 m of climbing.
  • The longest unsupported stretch starts here: 17 km. Leave with full capacity.
  • Cut-off: 7h 30m after the start.

Guitaybokm 63

  • Take hot food you digest easily and top up fluids.
  • Your drop bag waits here; work off your prepared list.
  • Crew access is allowed here.
  • A heavy leg is next: 8.2 km with 353 m of climbing.
  • Cut-off: 14h 30m after the start.

San Alonsokm 71

  • Collect food and fluids and leave within 60-90 seconds.
  • A heavy leg is next: 8.3 km with 416 m of climbing.
  • Cut-off: 16h 30m after the start.

Panorámicakm 79

  • Collect food and fluids and leave within 60-90 seconds.
  • Crew access is allowed here.
  • Cut-off: 18h 15m after the start.

Bacajiparekm 87

  • No supplies, timing only.
  • A heavy leg is next: 5.5 km with 584 m of climbing.
  • A 24% pitch starts about 1.8 km after the station; do not enter it cooled down.
  • The longest stretch between official aid stations runs from La Cruz (km 33) to Churo (km 50): 17 km, with 670 m of climbing in between. Top up at La Cruz and size what you carry to the expected duration and your own drinking rate.
  • Drinks only, no food, at San Isidro (km 8) and Porochi (km 29) and 1 more. Loosen the flask caps on approach; with no queue, refill and leave in 20-30 seconds. Carry the food you will need from the previous station.
  • Bacajipare (km 87) is a timing point only, with nothing on the table. Load up as you leave Estación B.
  • Hot food is served at Guitaybo (km 63). If your stomach and race plan call for it, make this a deliberate 3-5 minute stop; do not sit down simply because hot food is available. Restart gently and let your stomach settle before lifting the effort.
  • Food is available at Gallego (km 20) and La Cruz (km 33) and 3 more. Decide what you need before reaching the table; without a planned special task, collect food and fluids and leave within 60-90 seconds. Finish eating on the next calm, suitable section.
  • Drop bag at Guitaybo (km 63). Write down the equipment and food you expect to replace before the race so the decision is already made when you arrive.
  • Crew support is permitted only at Gallego (km 20), Guitaybo (km 63), and Panorámica (km 79). This is not the same as a drop bag: plan equipment and food hand-offs around these stations, then verify wristband, bag and transport rules with the organiser.
  • The last aid station is Estación B (km 86), leaving 8 km to the finish. After that you are on what you carry.
  • Another heavy leg runs from Churo (km 50) to Guitaybo (km 63): 13 km with 663 m of climbing. Treat it as the slowest part of your day and get your food out before it.
  • Medical support is available at Gallego (km 20), La Cruz (km 33), Churo (km 50), Guitaybo (km 63), San Alonso (km 71), and Panorámica (km 79). If something is wrong with your feet or your stomach, deal with it there rather than pushing on.
  • About 2 km after Bacajipare (km 87), a roughly 250 m section averaging 24% begins. Nothing is served at this point, so arrive already stocked from the previous aid station, then enter the climb at a controlled effort.
  • The overall cut-off is 22h, including all checkpoint stops. Build the plan around the official leg budgets below, not a flat-course average pace.
  • Relative to distance and climbing, the tightest official time budget runs from Start to Gallego (km 20): the official time budget is 4h 30m for 20 km and 1210 m of climbing. Station stops come out of that same budget, so do not enter the leg already behind schedule.

Official cut-off ladder

LegDistanceD+Official time budgetCloses
Start → Gallegopasses San Isidro, which has no time limit20 km1210 m4h 30mstart + 4h 30m
Gallego → La Cruzpasses Porochi, which has no time limit13 km541 m3hstart + 7h 30m
La Cruz → Guitaybopasses Churo, which has no time limit30 km1296 m7hstart + 14h 30m
Guitaybo → San Alonso8.2 km370 m2hstart + 16h 30m
San Alonso → Panorámica8.3 km373 m1h 45mstart + 18h 15m
Panorámica → Finish Parque Barrancaspasses Estación B, Bacajipare, Divisadero, which has no time limit14 km698 m3h 45mstart + 22h

Budgets are derived from the cut-off times published by the organiser; they are not a personal finish estimate.

StationKmFrom previousSuppliesMedicalCrewCut-off
Cerocahui0——NoNo—
San Isidro8.28.2DrinksNoNo—
Gallego2012FoodYesYesFriday 10:30
Porochi298.8Drinks———
La Cruz334.6FoodYesNoFriday 13:30
Churo5017FoodYesNo—
GuitayboDrop bag6313Hot foodYesYesFriday 20:30
San Alonso718.2FoodYesNoFriday 22:30
Panorámica798.3FoodYesYesSaturday 00:15
Estación B866.5Drinks———
Bacajipare871.1None———
Divisadero935.5None———
Finish Parque BarrancasDrop bag941.1Hot foodNoNoSaturday 04:00

Aid station details come from the list published by the organiser; confirm them at the official source before race day.

58K course57 km · 2273 m gain · 32% uphill · 7 aid stations
  • Steep climb (10%+)
  • Climb (3-10%)
  • Flat
  • Descent
  • Steep descent (12%+)

The published GPX measures 57 km with 2273 m of climbing, 40 m per km. The course sits between 1717 m and 2359 m of altitude. 35% of the gain sits in the first half.

  • 0-16 km · Start → San Rafael: 363 m up / 458 m down; the stretch keeps rolling.
  • 16-27 km · San Rafael → Guitaybo: 427 m up / 264 m down; the stretch climbs.
  • 27-35 km · Guitaybo → San Alonso: 357 m up / 508 m down; the stretch descends.
  • 35-44 km · San Alonso → Panorámica: 394 m up / 338 m down; the stretch keeps rolling.
  • 44-50 km · Panorámica → Estación B: 145 m up / 512 m down; the stretch descends.
  • 50-57 km · Estación B → Finish: 586 m up / 194 m down; the stretch climbs.

The first 4.6 km drop 53 m. Fresh legs make it feel free, but you climb every metre of it back.

The climb between km 32 and km 36: net 304 m over 3.6 km at 8% average, its steepest roughly 250 m section averaging 20%, 342 m of climbing in total with 38 m given back. It tops out at 2217 m. Kilometre by kilometre: km 33 159 m, km 34 50 m, km 35 86 m, km 36 46 m. This is hiking terrain, not running terrain. Walk it with intent and keep your heart rate off the ceiling.

The climb between km 37 and km 41: 315 m over 3.9 km at 8% average, its steepest roughly 250 m section averaging 16%. It tops out at 2357 m. Kilometre by kilometre: km 38 46 m, km 39 106 m, km 40 115 m, km 41 69 m. By the time you start it, about 52% of the day's climbing is behind you. Trying to run this costs far more than it saves. Shorten the stride, lean on the poles, keep moving.

The backbone of the course runs from km 51 to km 56: 557 m over 5.2 km at 11% average, its steepest roughly 250 m section averaging 22%. It tops out at 2277 m. Kilometre by kilometre: km 52 96 m, km 53 123 m, km 54 149 m, km 55 175 m, km 56 30 m. By the time you start it, about 74% of the day's climbing is behind you. At this point in the day most runners walk this gradient. Settle into a hiking rhythm and let the metres come.

The longest descent starts at km 41 and loses 637 m by km 51 at 6% average, its steepest roughly 250 m section averaging 19%. Its length can load the quads, so begin under control and build rhythm only when the ground and visibility allow it. The drop at km 27 averages 32% on the GPX trace over its steepest roughly 250 m section; shorten the stride, stay balanced and set speed to the ground instead of braking continuously.

The last 6 km climb 534 m to the line. Know it going in and save something for it.

You reach the climb after San Rafael with about 458 m of descent already in your quads; treat its first half as recovery effort.

The leg from San Rafael to Guitaybo is long and unsupported: 11 km and 427 m of climbing with no aid in between, so leave San Rafael with full capacity.

You reach the climb after Estación B with about 512 m of descent already in your quads; treat its first half as recovery effort.

A steep pitch starts within about 1.2 km of Estación B; keep the stop short and do not enter it on cooled-down legs.

  • The organiser lists 58 km; the published GPX measures 57.4 km. The organiser lists 2500 m of climbing; the published GPX measures 2273 m. The technical course notes use the published GPX measurement.
  • Start 05:00, sunrise 07:04: the first 2 hours 4 minutes are run in the dark. The headtorch goes on your head at the start, not in your pack.
  • Cut-off lands at 18:30 and sunset at 18:57, near enough the same moment. Go slower than planned and the last kilometres are in the dark, so pack the torch.
  • Consider bringing poles. The course averages 40 m of gain per km and the longest climb averaging over 5% runs 5.2 km; if you have trained with them and the organiser allows them, use them on the climbs and stow them on runnable ground.
  • Most of the climbing waits in the second half. Feeling good early is a trap here.
  • The high point is 2359 m. Coming from sea level, your heart rate and breathing shift at the same pace, so leave yourself room in the first hour.
  • The altitude is not a single summit: about 56 km of the course sits above 1800 m. The longest unbroken stretch up high is 51 km and the high zone spans roughly km 0 to km 51. About 97% of the total climbing happens in that thin air, so recalibrate your effort to the altitude, not the gradient alone.
  • At km 54.1 you pass right by the finish area with 3.3 km still to go; the noise there breaks more races than the climbs do.

Course-profile notes are generated from GPX grade data; terrain, rules, aid stations and weather are added only when separately sourced.

Aid stations

Key decision points

Guitaybokm 27

  • Collect food and fluids and leave within 60-90 seconds.
  • A heavy leg is next: 8.2 km with 374 m of climbing.
  • Cut-off: 6h after the start.

Bacajiparekm 51

  • No supplies, timing only.
  • The heaviest leg is next: 5.5 km with 586 m of climbing.
  • A 22% pitch starts about 2.3 km after the station; do not enter it cooled down.
  • The longest stretch between official aid stations runs from Start Parque Barrancas (km 0) to San Rafael (km 16): 16 km, with 402 m of climbing in between. Top up at Start Parque Barrancas and size what you carry to the expected duration and your own drinking rate.
  • Drinks only, no food, at San Rafael (km 16) and Estación B (km 50). Loosen the flask caps on approach; with no queue, refill and leave in 20-30 seconds. Carry the food you will need from the previous station.
  • Bacajipare (km 51) is a timing point only, with nothing on the table. Load up as you leave Estación B.
  • Food is available at Guitaybo (km 27) and San Alonso (km 35) and 1 more. Decide what you need before reaching the table; without a planned special task, collect food and fluids and leave within 60-90 seconds. Finish eating on the next calm, suitable section.
  • The last aid station is Estación B (km 50), leaving 8 km to the finish. After that you are on what you carry.
  • The heaviest leg runs from Bacajipare (km 51) to Divisadero (km 57): 6 km with 586 m of climbing. Treat it as the slowest part of your day and get your food out before it.
  • Medical support is available at Start Parque Barrancas (km 0), San Rafael (km 16), Guitaybo (km 27), San Alonso (km 35), Panorámica (km 44), and Finish Parque Barrancas (km 58). If something is wrong with your feet or your stomach, deal with it there rather than pushing on.
  • About 2 km after Bacajipare (km 51), a roughly 250 m section averaging 22% begins. Nothing is served at this point, so arrive already stocked from the previous aid station, then enter the climb at a controlled effort.
  • The overall cut-off is 13h 30m, including all checkpoint stops. Build the plan around the official leg budgets below, not a flat-course average pace.
  • Relative to distance and climbing, the tightest official time budget runs from Panorámica (km 44) to Finish Parque Barrancas (km 58): the official time budget is 3h 30m for 14 km and 731 m of climbing. Station stops come out of that same budget, so do not enter the leg already behind schedule.
StationKmFrom previousSuppliesMedicalCrewCut-off
Start Parque Barrancas0——YesNo—
San Rafael1616DrinksYesNo—
Guitaybo2711FoodYesNoFriday 11:00
San Alonso358.2FoodYesNo—
Panorámica448.3FoodYesNoFriday 15:00
Estación B506.5Drinks———
Bacajipare511.1None———
Divisadero575.5None———
Finish Parque BarrancasDrop bag581.2FoodYesNoFriday 18:30

Aid station details come from the list published by the organiser; confirm them at the official source before race day.

39K course38 km · 1546 m gain · 23% uphill · 9 aid stations
  • Steep climb (10%+)
  • Climb (3-10%)
  • Flat
  • Descent
  • Steep descent (12%+)

The published GPX measures 38 km with 1546 m of climbing, 40 m per km. The course sits between 1716 m and 2485 m of altitude. 58% of the gain sits in the first half.

  • 0-5.8 km · Start → Panorámica: 113 m up / 154 m down; the stretch keeps rolling.
  • 5.8-13 km · Panorámica → Estación B: 195 m up / 541 m down; the stretch descends.
  • 13-19 km · Estación B → Parque: 589 m up / 204 m down; the stretch climbs.
  • 19-26 km · Parque → Huerachi: 284 m up / 92 m down; the stretch climbs.
  • 26-29 km · Huerachi → Mogotavo: 19 m up / 189 m down; the stretch descends.
  • 29-38 km · Mogotavo → Finish: 346 m up / 365 m down; the stretch keeps rolling.

The first 3.1 km are close to flat, good for settling in. Do not set your pace here, the real course starts after.

The backbone of the course runs from km 15 to km 25: 763 m over 10 km at 7% average, its steepest roughly 250 m section averaging 24%. It tops out at 2485 m. Heaviest kilometres: km 18 185 m, km 16 142 m, km 17 141 m, km 24 85 m. This is hiking terrain, not running terrain. Walk it with intent and keep your heart rate off the ceiling.

The longest descent starts at km 25 and loses 264 m by km 34 at 3% average, its steepest roughly 250 m section averaging 13%. Its length can load the quads, so begin under control and build rhythm only when the ground and visibility allow it. The drop at km 6 averages 22% over its steepest roughly 250 m section; shorten the stride, stay balanced and set speed to the ground instead of braking continuously.

The last 4.6 km roll: 176 m up and 172 m down. Do not start the finishing effort early, there is another climb in there.

You reach the climb after Estación B with about 541 m of descent already in your quads; treat its first half as recovery effort.

A steep pitch starts within about 1.6 km of Estación B; keep the stop short and do not enter it on cooled-down legs.

  • The organiser lists 39 km; the published GPX measures 38.4 km. The organiser lists 1700 m of climbing; the published GPX measures 1546 m. The technical course notes use the published GPX measurement.
  • Even at cut-off pace you finish 2 hours 57 minutes before sunset. This one is run entirely in daylight.
  • Poles are strongly recommended for this profile. The course averages 40 m of gain per km and the longest climb averaging over 5% runs 10 km; if you have trained with them and the organiser allows them, use them on the climbs and stow them on runnable ground.
  • Arrive early for the altitude. The course tops out at 2485 m, and coming up from sea level on race morning costs you more than any training block gains. Get to the area a few days ahead and let your body adjust.
  • The altitude is not a single summit: about 37 km of the course sits above 1800 m, 2.7 km above 2400 m. The longest unbroken stretch up high is 23 km and the high zone spans roughly km 15 to km 38. About 95% of the total climbing happens in that thin air, so recalibrate your effort to the altitude, not the gradient alone.
  • The route passes the start area 2 times, but the loops differ; the later section is ground you have not seen.
  • At km 17.4 you pass right by the finish area with 21 km still to go; the noise there breaks more races than the climbs do.

Course-profile notes are generated from GPX grade data; terrain, rules, aid stations and weather are added only when separately sourced.

Aid stations

Key decision points

Bacajiparekm 14

  • No supplies, timing only.
  • The heaviest leg is next: 4.8 km with 586 m of climbing.
  • A 21% pitch starts about 2.3 km after the station; do not enter it cooled down.
  • The longest gap between official aid stations is 8 km, with 359 m of climbing in between, from Mogotavo (km 29) to Divisadero (km 37). Split your fluid accordingly.
  • Drinks only, no food, at Estación B (km 13) and Parque (km 19) and 1 more. Loosen the flask caps on approach; with no queue, refill and leave in 20-30 seconds. Carry the food you will need from the previous station.
  • Pista 1 (km 2) is a timing point only, with nothing on the table.
  • Food is available at Panorámica (km 6) and Huerachi (km 26). Decide what you need before reaching the table; without a planned special task, collect food and fluids and leave within 60-90 seconds. Finish eating on the next calm, suitable section.
  • The heaviest leg runs from Bacajipare (km 14) to Parque (km 19): 5 km with 586 m of climbing. Treat it as the slowest part of your day and get your food out before it.
  • Medical support is available at Panorámica (km 6), Parque (km 19), Huerachi (km 26), and Mogotavo (km 29). If something is wrong with your feet or your stomach, deal with it there rather than pushing on.
  • About 2 km after Bacajipare (km 14), a roughly 250 m section averaging 21% begins. Nothing is served at this point, so arrive already stocked from the previous aid station, then enter the climb at a controlled effort.
  • The overall cut-off is 9h, including all checkpoint stops. Build the plan around the official leg budgets below, not a flat-course average pace.
  • Relative to distance and climbing, the tightest official time budget runs from Parque (km 19) to Huerachi (km 26): the official time budget is 1h 15m for 7 km and 284 m of climbing. Station stops come out of that same budget, so do not enter the leg already behind schedule.
StationKmFrom previousSuppliesMedicalCrewCut-off
Start Parque Barrancas0——NoNo—
Pista 11.71.7None———
Panorámica5.84FoodYesNo—
Estación B137.3Drinks———
Bacajipare141.1None———
Parque194.8DrinksYesNoSaturday 12:15
Pista 2200.4None———
Huerachi266.2FoodYesNoSaturday 13:30
Mogotavo293.3DrinksYesNo—
Divisadero378.4None———
Finish Parque Barrancas391.4None——Saturday 16:00

Aid station details come from the list published by the organiser; confirm them at the official source before race day.

21K course21 km · 658 m gain · 21% uphill · 4 aid stations
  • Steep climb (10%+)
  • Climb (3-10%)
  • Flat
  • Descent

The published GPX measures 21 km with 658 m of climbing, 32 m per km. The course sits between 2214 m and 2486 m of altitude. 46% of the gain sits in the first half.

  • 0-7.7 km · Start → Huerachi: 287 m up / 76 m down; the stretch climbs.
  • 7.7-11 km · Huerachi → Mogotavo: 15 m up / 188 m down; the stretch descends.
  • 11-21 km · Mogotavo → Finish: 356 m up / 395 m down; the stretch keeps rolling.

The first 1.7 km are close to flat, good for settling in. Do not set your pace here, the real course starts after.

The backbone of the course runs from km 3 to km 7: 250 m over 4.2 km at 6% average, its steepest roughly 250 m section averaging 16%. It tops out at 2482 m. Kilometre by kilometre: km 4 41 m, km 5 24 m, km 6 114 m, km 7 56 m. This is hiking terrain, not running terrain. Walk it with intent and keep your heart rate off the ceiling.

The longest descent starts at km 8 and loses 258 m by km 17 at 3% average, its steepest roughly 250 m section averaging 18%. Its length can load the quads, so begin under control and build rhythm only when the ground and visibility allow it.

The last 2.5 km climb 21 m to the line. Know it going in and save something for it.

  • Even at cut-off pace you finish 7 hours 27 minutes before sunset. This one is run entirely in daylight.
  • Consider bringing poles. The course averages 32 m of gain per km and the longest climb averaging over 5% runs 4.2 km; if you have trained with them and the organiser allows them, use them on the climbs and stow them on runnable ground.
  • Arrive early for the altitude. The course tops out at 2486 m, and coming up from sea level on race morning costs you more than any training block gains. Get to the area a few days ahead and let your body adjust.
  • The altitude is not a single summit: about 21 km of the course sits above 1800 m, 2.8 km above 2400 m. The longest unbroken stretch up high is 21 km and the high zone spans roughly km 0 to km 21. About 100% of the total climbing happens in that thin air, so recalibrate your effort to the altitude, not the gradient alone.

Course-profile notes are generated from GPX grade data; terrain, rules, aid stations and weather are added only when separately sourced.

Aid stations

  • The longest gap between official aid stations is 8 km, with 194 m of climbing in between, from Mogotavo (km 11) to Divisadero (km 19). Split your fluid accordingly.
  • Drinks only, no food, at Mogotavo (km 11). Loosen the flask caps on approach; with no queue, refill and leave in 20-30 seconds. Carry the food you will need from the previous station.
  • Pista 1 (km 2) is a timing point only, with nothing on the table.
  • Food is available at Huerachi (km 8). Decide what you need before reaching the table; without a planned special task, collect food and fluids and leave within 60-90 seconds. Finish eating on the next calm, suitable section.
  • The heaviest leg runs from Pista 1 (km 2) to Huerachi (km 8): 6 km with 253 m of climbing. Treat it as the slowest part of your day and get your food out before it.
  • Medical support is available at Start Parque Barrancas (km 0), Huerachi (km 8), and Mogotavo (km 11). If something is wrong with your feet or your stomach, deal with it there rather than pushing on.
  • The overall cut-off is 4h, including all checkpoint stops. Build the plan around the official leg budgets below, not a flat-course average pace.
  • Relative to distance and climbing, the tightest official time budget runs from Huerachi (km 8) to Finish Parque Barrancas (km 21): the official time budget is 2h for 13 km and 371 m of climbing. Station stops come out of that same budget, so do not enter the leg already behind schedule.
StationKmFrom previousSuppliesMedicalCrewCut-off
Start Parque Barrancas0——YesNo—
Pista 11.71.7None———
Huerachi7.76.1FoodYesNoSaturday 09:30
Mogotavo113.3DrinksYesNo—
Divisadero198.4None———
Finish Parque Barrancas211.4Food——Saturday 11:30

Aid station details come from the list published by the organiser; confirm them at the official source before race day.

9K course8 km · 675 m gain · 13% uphill · 3 aid stations
  • Climb (3-10%)
  • Flat
  • Descent

The published GPX measures 8 km with 675 m of climbing, 84 m per km. The course sits between 2190 m and 2308 m of altitude. 28% of the gain sits in the first half.

The first 1.5 km are rolling but heavy: 79 m up and 61 m down. This is not a warm-up; hike early when the effort rises and keep the descents controlled enough to settle your breathing and stride.

The last 2 km roll: 204 m up and 222 m down. Do not start the finishing effort early, there is another climb in there.

  • The organiser lists 9 km; the published GPX measures 8 km. The organiser lists 200 m of climbing; the published GPX measures 675 m. The technical course notes use the published GPX measurement.
  • Even at cut-off pace you finish 8 hours 27 minutes before sunset. This one is run entirely in daylight.
  • Most of the climbing waits in the second half. Feeling good early is a trap here.
  • The high point is 2308 m. Coming from sea level, your heart rate and breathing shift at the same pace, so leave yourself room in the first hour.
  • The altitude is not a single summit: about 8 km of the course sits above 1800 m. The longest unbroken stretch up high is 8 km and the high zone spans roughly km 0 to km 8. About 100% of the total climbing happens in that thin air, so recalibrate your effort to the altitude, not the gradient alone.
  • At km 5.9 you pass right by the finish area with 2.2 km still to go; the noise there breaks more races than the climbs do.

Course-profile notes are generated from GPX grade data; terrain, rules, aid stations and weather are added only when separately sourced.

Aid stations

Key decision points

Divisaderokm 7.2

  • No supplies, timing only.
  • A 16% pitch starts about 0.8 km after the station; do not enter it cooled down.
  • Drinks only, no food, at Mirador (km 4). Loosen the flask caps on approach; with no queue, refill and leave in 20-30 seconds. Carry the food you will need from the previous station.
  • Pista 1 (km 2) is a timing point only, with nothing on the table.
  • Medical support is available at Mirador (km 4) and Finish Parque Barrancas (km 9). If something is wrong with your feet or your stomach, deal with it there rather than pushing on.
  • About 0.8 km after Divisadero (km 7), a roughly 250 m section averaging 16% begins. Nothing is served at this point, so arrive already stocked from the previous aid station, then enter the climb at a controlled effort.
  • The overall cut-off is 2h 30m, including all checkpoint stops. Build the plan around the official leg budgets below, not a flat-course average pace.
StationKmFrom previousSuppliesMedicalCrewCut-off
Start Parque Barrancas0—————
Pista 11.71.7None———
Mirador4.12.4DrinksYesNo—
Divisadero7.23.1None———
Finish Parque Barrancas8.51.3DrinksYesNoSaturday 10:30

Aid station details come from the list published by the organiser; confirm them at the official source before race day.

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What is Chihuahua by UTMB®?

Chihuahua by UTMB®: Thu, Oct 1, 2026, Chihuahua, Mexico. Date, courses and registration details for this Trail race.

When is Chihuahua by UTMB® 2026?

Chihuahua by UTMB® takes place on Thu, Oct 1, 2026 - Sat, Oct 3, 2026. Start time: 19:00.

Where does Chihuahua by UTMB® take place?

Chihuahua by UTMB® takes place in Chihuahua, Mexico.

What are the courses and distances of Chihuahua by UTMB® 2026?

Chihuahua by UTMB® offers 6 courses: 118K (118 km, 5600 m D+); 94K (94 km, 4700 m D+); 58K (58 km, 2500 m D+); 39K (39 km, 1700 m D+); 21K (21 km, 700 m D+); 9K (9 km, 200 m D+).

How hard is Chihuahua by UTMB® 2026?

Difficulty is measured in km-effort: distance plus ascent divided by 100. The 118K course covers 118 km with 5600 m of climbing, which is 174 km-effort and falls in ITRA category XL. All courses: 118K 174 km-effort (XL), 94K 141 km-effort (L), 58K 83 km-effort (M), 39K 56 km-effort (S), 21K 28 km-effort (XS), 9K 11 km-effort (XXS).

Is registration for Chihuahua by UTMB® 2026 open?

The 2026 edition has taken place; registration is closed. Follow the official site and Yarış Radarı for the next edition: https://yarisradari.com/en/yaris/chihuahua-by-utmb

Where are the Chihuahua by UTMB® 2026 results?

The Chihuahua by UTMB® 2026 result list is published by the organiser at: https://chihuahua.utmb.world/runners/results

Where are the Chihuahua by UTMB® photos?

Chihuahua by UTMB® photos are in the organiser's gallery: https://www.sportograf.com/en/event/20345/subevents. The gallery may also cover earlier editions.

What is the official website of Chihuahua by UTMB®?

Official website: https://chihuahua.utmb.world/

Is the Chihuahua by UTMB® 2026 course a loop or an out and back?

The 118K course is point to point, finishing 33.2 km from the start; measured from the GPX file it runs 116.8 km. The 94K course is point to point, finishing 33.2 km from the start; measured from the GPX file it runs 92.7 km. The 58K course is a single loop with a shared start and finish; measured from the GPX file it runs 57.4 km.

Where is the hardest climb at Chihuahua by UTMB® 2026?

The biggest climb on the 118K course runs from km 87 to km 103: 16.6 km for 759 m at 5% average; its steepest roughly 250 m section averages 24%. It tops out at 2479 m.

How high does Chihuahua by UTMB® 2026 go?

The 118K course runs between 1608 m and 2486 m with 5314 m of total climbing. Coming from sea level, arriving a few days early to acclimatise makes a real difference.

Do you need poles at Chihuahua by UTMB® 2026?

The 118K course averages 46 m of gain per km with a longest climb of 8.5 km, so poles help noticeably.

Do you need a headtorch at Chihuahua by UTMB® 2026?

118K: Start 06:00, sunrise 07:05: the first 1 hour 5 minutes are run in the dark. The headtorch goes on your head at the start, not in your pack. Sunset is 18:58 and the finish cut-off is 12:00. A runner using the full time allowance spends the final 12 hours 7 minutes in darkness. Get the headtorch out before sunset and keep spare batteries or a power bank dry and immediately accessible. A spare buried at the bottom of the pack is not an emergency spare. Check reflective course markers regularly in the dark. If the markings disappear, stop moving forward, return to the last marker and confirm the route against the GPX or organiser app.

What was the weather like at Chihuahua by UTMB® 2026?

On race day the temperature ran 15°C to 26°C, and the day stayed dry, peak wind 12 km/h. These figures come from the measurement archive.

Where are the aid stations at Chihuahua by UTMB® 2026?

The 118K course has 14 stations; the first at km 8 and the last at km 117. The longest gap between them is 17 km, between La Cruz and Churo.

What is served at the Chihuahua by UTMB® 2026 aid stations?

For the 118K course: Hot food: Guitaybo (63. km). Drinks only: Porochi (29. km), Estación B (86. km), Huerachi (105. km). No supplies at all: Bacajiparé (87. km), Mogotavo (108. km), Divisadero (117. km).

Is there a drop bag at Chihuahua by UTMB® 2026?

Yes. On the 118K course the drop bag point is Guitaybo (km 63).

What are the cut-off times for the 118K at Chihuahua by UTMB® 2026?

On the 118K course at Chihuahua by UTMB® 2026 the finish cut-off is Saturday 12:00. Intermediate cut-offs: Gallego (km 20) Friday 10:30, La Cruz (km 33) Friday 13:30, Guitaybo (km 63) Friday 21:00, San Alonso (km 71) Friday 23:15, Panorámica (km 79) Saturday 01:30, Parque (km 92) Saturday 05:45, Huerachi (km 105) Saturday 09:00.

What are the cut-off times for the 94K at Chihuahua by UTMB® 2026?

On the 94K course at Chihuahua by UTMB® 2026 the finish cut-off is Saturday 04:00. Intermediate cut-offs: Gallego (km 20) Friday 10:30, La Cruz (km 33) Friday 13:30, Guitaybo (km 63) Friday 20:30, San Alonso (km 71) Friday 22:30, Panorámica (km 79) Saturday 00:15.

What are the cut-off times for the 58K at Chihuahua by UTMB® 2026?

On the 58K course at Chihuahua by UTMB® 2026 the finish cut-off is Friday 18:30. Intermediate cut-offs: Guitaybo (km 27) Friday 11:00, Panorámica (km 44) Friday 15:00.

What are the cut-off times for the 39K at Chihuahua by UTMB® 2026?

On the 39K course at Chihuahua by UTMB® 2026 the finish cut-off is Saturday 16:00. Intermediate cut-offs: Parque (km 19) Saturday 12:15, Huerachi (km 26) Saturday 13:30.

What time does Chihuahua by UTMB® 2026 start?

Known start times: 118K 06:00, 94K 06:00, 58K 05:00, 39K 07:00, 21K 07:30, 9K 08:00, local time. Confirm against the organiser's schedule in race week.

What is the time limit at Chihuahua by UTMB® 2026?

The finish time limit is 118K Saturday 12:00, 94K Saturday 04:00, 58K Friday 18:30, 39K Saturday 16:00, 21K Saturday 11:30. Intermediate stations carry their own cut-offs; the full list is in the checkpoint table on this page.

Is there a GPX file for Chihuahua by UTMB® 2026?

Yes. The GPX files for the 118K, 94K, 58K, 39K, 21K, 9K courses can be downloaded from the course section on this page, next to the route and grade profile.

Which Chihuahua by UTMB® course should you choose?

The shortest option is 9K (9 km, 200 m D+) and the longest is 118K (118 km, 5600 m D+). With little trail experience the 9K is the safer start; the 118K demands an all-day effort and cut-off management.

What are the gradients like at Chihuahua by UTMB® 2026?

The 118K course averages 46 m of climbing per km, with 5314 m of total ascent and 4680 m of descent. The steepest kilometre averages 18%.

How runnable is the Chihuahua by UTMB® 2026 course?

This is not a running course in the classic sense: at 46 m of gain per km it demands long hiking blocks, and walking the steep climbs is part of the strategy.

Where is the steepest part of Chihuahua by UTMB® 2026?

The steepest kilometre of the 118K course averages 18% and sits inside the climb between km 87 and km 103.

How many climbs does Chihuahua by UTMB® 2026 have?

The 118K course has 13 distinct climbs. The biggest: km 87-103 (759 m at 5%); km 1-9 (526 m at 6%); km 55-58 (347 m at 10%).

Is there a long climb at Chihuahua by UTMB® 2026?

Yes. The longest climb runs 16.6 km from km 87, gaining 759 m at 5% average, topping out at 2479 m.

What are the descents like at Chihuahua by UTMB® 2026?

There is 4680 m of descent in total. The longest drop runs 9.8 km between km 104 and km 113, losing 266 m.

Are there flat sections at Chihuahua by UTMB® 2026?

Partly: about 29% of the course is near flat, the rest climbs or descends.

Is the hard part of Chihuahua by UTMB® 2026 early or late?

The climbing is evenly split: 53% of it sits in the first half.

What is the elevation range at Chihuahua by UTMB® 2026?

The lowest point of the 118K course sits at 1608 m and the highest at 2486 m, a range of 878 m.

Where does Chihuahua by UTMB® 2026 reach its high point?

The course tops out at 2486 m, reached around km 103.

Are poles mandatory at Chihuahua by UTMB® 2026?

The organiser has not announced a pole requirement. Based on the profile poles help noticeably.

Do you need to carry water at Chihuahua by UTMB® 2026?

Yes: the longest stretch without aid on the 118K course is 17 km, so carrying backup water is essential.

When is Chihuahua by UTMB® 2027?

The date for Chihuahua by UTMB® 2027 has not been announced yet. It will appear on this page once the organiser confirms it: https://yarisradari.com/en/yaris/chihuahua-by-utmb

Will Chihuahua by UTMB® 2026 take place?

Chihuahua by UTMB® status: Completed.