Trail RunningUTMB Index Races

Desafío en las Nubes

Trail Running covering 17 km to 63 km with up to 3,690 m D+ in Xicotepec de Juárez (Puebla, Mexico)

LocationXicotepec de Juárez, Puebla, MexicoShow on map(20.2786° N, 97.9643° W)
Date & StatusDate to be announcedDate TBA
Elevation gainUp to +3,690 m

Desafío en las Nubes is an endurance sporting event in Xicotepec de Juárez, Puebla, MX focused on Trail Running. It is part of UTMB Index Races. Key features include Nature & Off-Road, Forest, Mountain, High Altitude.

The race program comprises 4 competitions, including Trail 63 km (63 km, +3,690 m D+), Trail 42 km (42 km, +2,300 m D+), Trail 32 km (32 km, +2,100 m D+), and Trail 17 km (17 km, +900 m D+). The exact date for the next edition is currently open and will be announced by the organizer. Official race regulations, course details, and registration information are provided on the organizer's website (welcu.com).

Official website
Desafío en las Nubes in Xicotepec de Juárez (Work: "Banff National Park (AB, Canada), Lake Minnewanka -- 2022 -- 2316", Photo: Dietmar Rabich, License: CC BY-SA 4.0, Source: Wikimedia Commons)
"Banff National Park (AB, Canada), Lake Minnewanka -- 2022 -- 2316" · Photo: Dietmar Rabich · Wikimedia CommonsCC BY-SA 4.0
Cropped to 16:9 (960 × 540 px), WebP · Shared under the same license

Event characteristics

Nature & Off-RoadForestMountainHigh Altitude

Races & distances (4)

CompetitionDisciplineDistanceElevation gainAltitude rangeCourse typeCourse & profile
Trail 63 kmTrail Running63 km+3,690 m1,150 m - 2,700 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Trail 42 kmTrail Running42 km+2,300 m1,153 m - 2,119 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Trail 32 kmTrail Running32 km+2,100 m1,156 m - 2,038 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Trail 17 kmTrail Running17 km+900 m1,159 m - 1,537 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Course & Elevation Telemetry

Course route & map

Distance
63 km
Elevation gain
+3,690 m D+
Elevation loss
-3,690 m D-
Altitude range
1,150 m - 2,700 m
Gradient (Avg / Max)
11.7 % / 21.1 %
Course format
Loop course
63 km+3,690 m D+
Start (S)Finish (F)
N102030405060FS20.2786° N, 97.9643° W

Elevation profile & course telemetry

Altitude from 1,150 m to 2,700 m above sea level (+3,690 m D+, -3,690 m D-)

Peak: 2,700 m·at 30.2 km·Ø 11.7 %
1,150 m1,667 m2,183 m2,700 m0 km12.6 km25.2 km37.8 km50.4 km63 km2,700 m
Event Information & Answers

Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

When and where does Desafío en las Nubes take place?

Desafío en las Nubes takes place in Xicotepec de Juárez, Puebla, MX (start area at coordinates 20.2786° N, 97.9643° W). The exact date for the next edition is currently open and will be announced by the organizer.

What races and distances are offered at Desafío en las Nubes?

The race program comprises 4 competitions, including Trail 63 km (63 km, +3,690 m D+), Trail 42 km (42 km, +2,300 m D+), Trail 32 km (32 km, +2,100 m D+), and Trail 17 km (17 km, +900 m D+). The competitions belong to Trail Running.

What is the course layout and elevation profile for Desafío en las Nubes?

The main competition (Trail 63 km over 63 km) is designed as a loop course featuring +3,690 m of elevation gain and -3,690 m of elevation loss, ranging between 1,150 m and 2,700 m above sea level. An interactive course map with route visualization, elevation profile, and GPX export is available in the course section on this page.

Where can I find registration and official race rules for Desafío en las Nubes?

Official race regulations, course details, and registration information are provided on the organizer's website (welcu.com).