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Ultra Coahuila 163K

Basic Listing
  1. 2026 Edition

Northern Mexico's most extreme mountain ultra

Directions
This event took place on July 25, 2026
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July 25, 2026
Saturday 4:00am CST start
Arteaga, Coahuila
Mexico
163 km
Loop Course
7,397 m
Elevation Gain
Open Registration
No lottery
No Service Requirement
Does not require trail or volunteer work
No Qualifier
No qualifier race required
Extremely Challenging
Recommended for seasoned ultrarunners
Hardrock 100 Endurance Run Qualifier
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2016
Established

What Makes It Great

A grueling 163-kilometer journey through the Sierra de Arteaga's wild high-altitude terrain, accumulating an extraordinary 9,480 meters of climbing across two days and nights. Starting at 4:00 AM on Saturday, runners navigate forest roads, mountain trails, and dramatic ridgelines at elevations between 2,584 and 3,480 meters — spending much of the race above 8,500 feet in one of the most spectacular and remote mountain ranges in northern Mexico.

Difficulty

Expert
9/10

Recommended for seasoned ultrarunners

High Altitude
Steep Climbing
Technical Terrain
Night Running
Variable Weather
Remote Terrain
No Pacers

Race Highlights

9,480m of total climbing
The 163K packs an extraordinary 9,480 meters of ascent and 9,470m of descent — more vertical gain than many races twice its distance
11,417-foot peak altitude
The course runs at 2,584–3,480m elevation throughout, requiring true high-altitude acclimatization and preparation
Night running required
With a 4:00 AM Saturday start and a 35-hour cutoff, all runners face significant miles in full darkness
UTMB Index certified
An internationally recognized UTMB Index race awarding qualifying points for UTMB World Series events
Remote Sierra de Arteaga
Set in Coahuila's most dramatic mountain range, 40 minutes from Saltillo in the heart of northern Mexico's wilderness

Finish Awards

Participation Medal
All starters receive a participation medal, including those who abandon — presented at the finish line or upon request
Overall Winner Award
Top 3 men and top 3 women overall receive awards; specific award type not described on the official website

Ultra Coahuila 163K

Arteaga, Coahuila, MexicoJuly 25, 2026

July 25, 2026
Course map for Ultra Coahuila 163K
DistDistance163 km
GainElevation Gain7,397 m
LimitCutoff35 h
High AltitudeSteep ClimbingNight RunningVariable WeatherRemote TerrainNo Pacers

Entry Timeline

Race DayJuly 25, 2026

Lottery

This event uses open registration - no lottery entry required.

Qualifier

This event does not require a qualifier for entry.

Service Requirement

This race does not have a service requirement for entry.
163.0 km
Distance
Loop
Route
35h
Cutoff Time
2,869 m
Average Elevation
7,397 m
Total Ascent
7,402 m
Total Descent
3,487 m
High Point
2,052 m
Low Point
Course map
Launch Course Explorer

Aid Stations

LocationkmElevation
Start
Start
0.02,766 m
km 37 Aid Station
Aid Station
37.02,318 m
km 62 Aid Station
Aid Station
62.02,775 m
km 90 Aid Station
Aid Station
90.02,829 m
km 100 Aid Station
Aid Station
100.02,742 m
km 112 Aid Station
Aid Station
112.02,617 m
km 130 Aid Station
Aid Station
130.02,756 m
km 142 Aid Station
Aid Station
142.02,634 m
Finish
Finish
163.02,762 m

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On-Site Camping Available

Bosques de Monterreal resort offers cabin-style hotel rooms and full cabins at the race venue. All expo activities and race bib pickup occur on-site. Book early — prices increase closer to the event. Contact: 844 438-8170 / 818 333-8430.

Crew Access Points

Pacer Rules

No Pacers Allowed

Crew Rules

  • Crew may assist runners at authorized checkpoints and aid stations. Crew must not obstruct the course or route markings and must comply with mountain cleanliness and ethics guidelines. Crew cannot use supplies at official supply posts.
Weather
High Altitude

Course runs continuously above 8,478 ft, peaking at 11,417 ft — altitude sickness is a real risk for unacclimatized runners

Lightning/Thunderstorm Risk

July brings afternoon and evening thunderstorms to the Sierra de Arteaga's exposed ridgelines; organizers may halt the race during electrical storms

Cold/Hypothermia Risk

Nighttime temperatures drop sharply above treeline — mandatory thermal gear and rain protection required

Gear Rules

Trekking poles allowed

Required Gear

No required gear specified

Recommended Gear

No recommended gear specified

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