Indigenous Runner Wins 63K Ultramarathon in Mexico

Sports August 6, 2025 0 Comments

Indigenous Runner Wins 63K Ultramarathon in Mexico

Many people believe that being a great athlete requires obtaining the latest equipment or hard training; But sometimes, the most important element is to determine. The ideal example of this is Canderaia Rivas Ramos, the 30 -year -old Ultra Marathon. It invaded 63 km (51.57 miles) 2025 Canyon Ultra MARATHON– It has no previous experience in competitions of this type.

Rivas Ramos is a member of Rarámuri, and he is the indigenous population in the northern state of Chihuwa. They live in a remote area with high mountains and deep lines in the Sierra Madry Oxidental range. Due to their somewhat isolated location, Rarámuris is used to travel long distances – often in sandals – they turn them into efficient contestants.

Ultramaraathon fell into the town of Guachochi, and participated in the traditional grace of Rarámuri – a sign of importance and holy attachment between people and their capabilities to operate long distances. The bond is so strong that the word “rarsámuri” means even “Foot Runner”, “Foot Feet” or “Whoever walks well”. In fact, and Milwoki General Museum He says that “some fishermen in Tarhomara will run their prey to fatigue, rather than using the bow, arrow or bullets.”

Rivas Ramos finished the race in 7 hours and 34 minutes, and won first place in the female competition. And as this achievement was not enough evidence of its endurance, just 14 hours have also come to reach the starting line from its distant home. After the race, the press told that she had no training other than her usual life.

“I have already learned of the race that happens here every year. Tvc DePortes. Rivas Ramos has shared that she was an inspiration for running in Ultramaraathon after seeing the contestants in her community returning from races with a medal around their necks. She also won her family, and won a prize of 7000 Mexican Peso ($ 370). Besides her community, Rivas Ramos has been accomplished all over the world with its design and its ability to achieve the utmost benefit from its modest circumstances.

Candelaria Rivas Ramos, a 30-year-old mastery of an indigenous marathon, has occupied 63 km (51.57 miles) 2025 Canyon Ultra MARATHON-and had no previous experience in competitions of this type.

Raramuri ethnic group is 63 km away for women’s marathon women.

Canderaia Rivas Ramos crosses the goal in the face of total support for the local population in Guachochi. pic.twitter.com/Ctizawe2ng

– Tvc DePortes (TVCDeportes) July 5, 2025