Copper Canyon hosted Chihuahua by UTMB on 3 October
Published on 10/04/2026 at 05:03 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWS
Copper Canyon (Barrancas del Cobre) hosted Chihuahua by UTMB at Copper Canyon Adventure Park in Divisadero from 1 to 3 October 2026. The trail-running event brought race starts, finishes, briefings and cultural performances to the canyon setting in Mexico.
Chihuahua by UTMB brought races to Divisadero
The organiser's 3 October event schedule placed three race starts at the park. Komakali 39K began at 7am, Napurega 21K at 7.30am and Norawa 9K at 8am on 3 October 2026.
The same programme listed the Ultra Trail Village from 10am to 4pm and a closing and awards ceremony at noon. The wider Chihuahua by UTMB programme started on 1 October, with the Copper Canyon Adventure Park used for bib collection and race briefings before the longer races.
The event also included cultural performances at the park. The schedule named Rarámuri Cumbia, rock in English and Spanish, and Norteña music on 2 October, followed by La Integración Musical on 3 October. This connected the sporting programme with the Rarámuri cultural setting described by the organiser.
Copper Canyon's viewpoints frame the race course
Divisadero sits in the Sierra Tarahumara, where the official Chihuahua tourism portal identifies viewpoints among pine trees at about 2,400 metres (7,874 ft) above sea level. The same page describes the Urique Canyon as 1,879 metres (6,165 ft) deep and explains that the wider name Copper Canyon is commonly used for the canyon system.
The race routes made that geography part of the programme rather than a distant backdrop. The Norawa 9K race page specifies a 9km course with 200 metres of ascent, starting at Parque Barrancas in Divisadero. The 21km race page also places its start at the park and records 700 metres of ascent.
For visitors, the event's location matters because the park lies beside the Chepe railway station. The Chihuahua government says the complex is in the Divisadero area of the municipality of Urique, close to the tourist railway and local accommodation. Its attractions include the cable car, a seven-zip-line circuit and the ZipRider, which the government reported as available after maintenance in 2025.
Why the 3 October programme matters for visitors
The 3 October programme placed competitive starts, public-facing music and the Ultra Trail Village in the same park used for canyon viewing. It therefore gave the landscape a temporary role as both a race venue and a meeting point for visitors and participants.
The event had already finished by 4 October 2026, so travellers arriving after the closing ceremony will find the ordinary Divisadero landscape rather than a live race village. The fixed dates remain useful for understanding why the park and railway area were particularly active during the first weekend of October.
Visiting Copper Canyon: what travellers from Western Europe should know
- Chihuahua by UTMB ran from 1 to 3 October 2026, with the 3 October races and closing ceremony at Copper Canyon Adventure Park in Divisadero.
- The race programme has ended. The schedule does not state that the general canyon viewpoints or the park's ordinary attractions closed after the event.
- Divisadero can be reached by the Chepe railway from Chihuahua or Los Mochis, or by road from Chihuahua. The government portal identifies the railway station as the traditional arrival point.
- The viewpoints stand at about 2,400 metres (7,874 ft), while the official tourism information says that descents into the canyon require good physical condition and suitable clothing.
- 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 did Chihuahua by UTMB take place at Copper Canyon?
Chihuahua by UTMB ran from 1 to 3 October 2026, with the final Divisadero programme on 3 October 2026.
Where is Copper Canyon and how do you get there?
The Divisadero area is in the municipality of Urique, Mexico. Travellers can reach it by the Chepe railway or by road from Chihuahua.
What is Copper Canyon?
Copper Canyon is the common English name for a system of canyons in the Sierra Tarahumara. Divisadero offers viewpoints at about 2,400 metres (7,874 ft) above sea level.
