Copper Canyon hosts Chihuahua by UTMB from 1 to 3 October
Published on 09/27/2026 at 13:37 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWS
Copper Canyon hosts Chihuahua by UTMB from 1 to 3 October 2026 at the Copper Canyon Adventure Park in Divisadero, Mexico. The programme combines trail races with an Ultra Trail Village and a cultural festival, bringing a fixed event to the canyon viewpoint during the first weekend of October.
Chihuahua by UTMB brings races to Divisadero
The official schedule places the opening activities at the Copper Canyon Adventure Park on Thursday 1 October 2026. Bib collection for the Rarámuri 118K, Wériga 93K and Akáa 58K races is listed alongside race briefings at the park. The event schedule confirms the Chihuahua by UTMB programme and names Divisadero as the venue.
Friday 2 October brings the Akáa 58K start, further race briefings and a cultural programme at the same site. Silverio y sus muchachos are listed for Rarámuri cumbia, Black Side for rock in English and Spanish, and Los Humildes de la Sierra for Norteña music. On Saturday 3 October, the Komakali 39K and Napurega 21K start at the park, followed by the Norawa 9K, an Ultra Trail Village and the closing and awards ceremony.
Why the Divisadero viewpoint shapes the event
Divisadero is a viewpoint and railway stop on the Chepe route through Chihuahua. It stands at 2,236 metres above sea level, while the adventure park lies at the canyon edge between Divisadero and Posada Barrancas. A current Divisadero guide describes the lookout as a place where visitors can see the Copper, Urique and Tararecua canyons.
That setting gives the October programme a clear local connection: the longest races use the wider Sierra Tarahumara, while several starts, finishes and cultural performances are concentrated beside the rim at Divisadero. The Norawa 9K is scheduled for 3 October 2026 at Parque Barrancas, with a 9 km course and 200 metres of positive elevation gain. Its published route description links the race directly to the surrounding trails and the park environment.
Trail running and music share the canyon park
The programme is arranged across three days rather than around one single race. On 1 October, the Ultra Trail Village runs alongside registration activities. On 2 October, the schedule extends from early race transport and starts to evening performances, while 3 October combines shorter races with the village and the closing ceremony.
For travellers, this makes the event relevant even when they are not taking part in a race. The schedule names music performances at the park on 2 October and a further Rarámuri cumbia performance on 3 October. It does not state admission arrangements for those programme items, so visitors should check the organiser's latest information before travelling.
Visiting Copper Canyon: what travellers from Western Europe should know
- Chihuahua by UTMB takes place from 1 to 3 October 2026; the named venue for the Divisadero programme is Copper Canyon Adventure Park.
- The published schedule includes the Ultra Trail Village, cultural performances and a closing ceremony, but race registration status does not establish access to every public programme item.
- Divisadero is a Chepe railway stop and viewpoint at 2,236 metres above sea level; the park is between Divisadero and Posada Barrancas at the canyon edge.
- The Norawa 9K on 3 October 2026 covers 9 km with 200 metres of ascent, so the event terrain includes elevated trails rather than only paved visitor areas.
- Spanish is the official language used locally, and the national currency is the Mexican peso.
- Entry requirements depend on your nationality; UK travellers can check the FCDO travel advice at gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice, Irish travellers the Department of Foreign Affairs at ireland.ie.
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Frequently asked questions about Copper Canyon
When does Chihuahua by UTMB take place at Copper Canyon?
Chihuahua by UTMB takes place from 1 to 3 October 2026, with activities at the Copper Canyon Adventure Park in Divisadero.
What is Copper Canyon?
Copper Canyon is a canyon system in Chihuahua, Mexico, experienced from rim viewpoints, railway stops and trails around Divisadero.
Where is Copper Canyon and how do you get there?
The Divisadero viewpoint is on the Chepe railway route in Chihuahua, Mexico. The area can be reached by train or by road from the direction of Creel.
