LA RUTA MADRE EXPEDITION RACE
New Race Launched in Nuevo Leon, Mexico
Press Release / 05.02.2017
The first edition of “La Ruta Madre”, a new international 24 hour race in Mexico, is now open for entries.
The race is organized by Yeti Adventures, and will cover approximately 100km, taking place on November 18th – 20th. There is prize money for the top 3 teams and early bird entries are available until March 31st (15%) and June 30th (10%). It’s for 3 person teams, with just one category (i.e. no gender restrictions).
Full details are given below, and here’s what the organizers have to say about the race.
“Our goal is to promote the adventure sports in México, ecotourism, explore the wonders that nature offers to us and live a bunch of emotions together.
“Our race requires good physical and mental strength, has more than 100 km of distance and more than 6,000 meters of elevation gain. We will run through canyons, cross rivers, walk through typical villages of the region, ascend and descend in waterfalls, admire landscapes worthy of the Sierra Madre Oriental and why not, we will start and finish in the “magical village” of Santiago, Nuevo León.
“The race will take place in National Park “Cumbres de Monterrey” and consist of multiple mountain sports like: mountaineering, trail running, canyoneering, mountain biking & paddling. Competitors need to be competent in these disciplines: orienteering, ascending and descending on ropes, paddling techniques, swimming and rock climbing.”
General information:
Host: Santiago, Nuevo León. A 30 minutos de Monterrey, Nuevo León.
Dates to consider: 18-20 November 2017.
Estimated distance: 100 kilometers.
Estimated elevation gain: 6,200 meters of elevation gain.
1st place prize: $100,000 MN (about $5,000 USD). Free entry next edition.
2nd place prize: $70,000 MN (about $3,500 USD).
3rd place prize: $30,000 MN (about $1,500 USD).
Start: 00:00 Sunday 19 of November 2017.
Team limit: 60 teams.
Course open: 30 hours. 06:00 of Monday 20 of November.
Awards: 14:00 Monday 20 of November.
Airport: International Airport General Mariano Escobedo, Monterrey, Nuevo León.
Entry Fee:
Mexican teams: $10,000 MN per team. (There is a state subsidy). Conditions: 100% Mexican competitors (send official ID) and name of the team referring to México.
Foreign Teams: $1,000 USD per team. Discounts: 15% discount paying before March 31 and 10% discount paying before June 30.You can find out more and download the full details at http://www.yetiadventures.mx/ad_en.html
You can find them on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/LaRutaMadreExpeditionRace
The race is part of the Outdoor Race World Tour.
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