CCUM 2012 an adventure through Mexico with the Luna Sandals Crew

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vZBeQllrfEU&feature=player_detailpage

CCUM 2013 Preparations Underway!

[caption id="attachment_578" align="alignleft" width="150"] Race directors Josue Stephens and Maria Walton with Urique President Leobardo Diaz Estrada and Director of Tourism Cecy Villalobos[/caption] Race directors Maria Walton and Josue Stephens traveled to the Barrancas last week to meet with Cecy Villalobos and the Urique Presidencia in preparation for the 2013 Caballo Blanco Copper Canyon Ultra Marathon.

This year will be like no other, with lots of Mas Locos returning to honor our friend, new aspiring Locos on their first journey and hundreds of Raramuri runners gathering for a unique celebration of remembrance, friendship and sharing.

Quien es mas loco?

Interview With Maria Walton

Caity McPherson McCardell invited Maria Walton to her Run Barefoot Girl podcast to talk about her life with Micah and the taking on of the Copper Canyon Ultra Marathon as co-director of the event for 2013. The podcast can be downloaded on iTunes, as an MP3 file or streamed from the web site.

[Interview starts at 12:30]

Running Times | Micah True a.k.a. Caballo Blanco

Micah True a.k.a. Caballo Blanco

Chris McDougall | It’s on! Copper Canyon Ultramarathon 2013 is a go

It’s on! Copper Canyon Ultramarathon 2013 is a go

BBC News | Who was the mysterious White Horse?

Ultra-running: Who was the mysterious White Horse?

One of Caballo's last interviews

[caption id="attachment_277" align="alignleft" width="300"] A film by Luca Kleve-Ruud[/caption] See the short-story about the 80 km long Caballo Blanco Copper Canyon Ultramarathon, and one of Micah True's last interviews.

2012 Memorial Events for Caballo Blanco

You will find here a list of 2012 activities related to Micah, whether they are memorials or racing events.

September 22, 2012 -Memorial Run - Sweden The run will take place in a small village called Persbo in southern Dalarna. We will run the same paths that Micah ran when he visited us in Sweden. For more information

June 9, 2012 - Pengelly Double Dip - Missoula, Montana 10 mile, 13 mile A wild, fun run that Micah loved, and that will be held in his honor this year. View Website

May 19, 2012 - Born To Run Ultra Marathons - Los Olivos, California 10 mile, 50K, 100K, 100 mile View Signup Website

May 6, 2012 - Memorial Run With Maria Walton - Scottsdale, Arizona 8:00 am - Gateway Trail Head McDowell Sonoran Preserve Thompson Peak Parkway & Bell Road

In a spirit of celebration, many communities throughout the world, have formed memorial runs/hikes/walks in memory of Micah’s free spirit, and our shared love for Mother Earth. Together, Micah, Guadajuko and I, enjoyed many beautiful runs throughout the Sonoran desert. So, everyone is invited to bring as many friends to a joyous celebration.

La Mariposa, y El Perrito Fantasma April 21, 2012 - Memorial Run - Sleepy Hollow, New York 10:00 am - 2:00 pm Phelps Memorial Hospital Auditorium See the Facebook event page here

April 21, 2012 - Memorial Run - Ridgecrest, California 7:00 am Dirt parking at the end of College Heights Blvd See the Facebook event page here

April 7, 2012 - Memorial Run - Boise, Idaho 2:00 pm Camel's Back Park Organized by Boise Trail Runners

April 6, 2012 - Memorial Run - Boulder, Colorado 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm Chautauqua Lawn See details See video

CCUM 2013 - Online Registration Now Open

  Runners who want to join us in 2013 for a great celebration of peace at the bottom of the canyons can now register online. The Caballo Blanco / Copper Canyon Ultra Marathon will be held on March 3, 2013, true to its tradition and in honor of our friend's dream and mission.

As Micah would say himself, "Quien es Mas Loco?"

Register now!