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Don Diablo Recon Run

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Join us for a recon and training run for the upcoming Don Diablo Trail Run race!

Get ready for the Don Diablo Trail Run! Join us for this recon run that will help you train and get familiar with part of the trails that will be used during the race! It's a unique opportunity to train while enjoying the beauty of Rancho Cacachilas. 

What do we offer? 

  • Route Familiarization: This outing is perfect for getting familiar with a portion of the official Don Diablo Race course, ideal for runners signed up for the 18km or 37km race.

  • Casual Environment: It's not about competing, but about enjoying and training together. We'll have a great time on the trail, which allows us to enjoy the scenery and improve our endurance without rushing. 

  • Simple Food: To keep your energy levels high, we'll provide you with a nutritious bar during the run and a light snack at the finish. 

 

Event Details 

  • Duration: Approximately 2 to 3.5 hours on the trail.

  • Difficulty Level: Beginner-Intermediate: Beginners should have at least minimal previous trail running experience.

  • Date and Time: Sunday, October 27, 2024 at 6am

  • Meeting Point: Rancho Cacachilas 

  • Ages: 18 to 70 years old, with trail running experience (ideally those planning to run the 18km or 37km Don Diablo race)

  • Distance: Choice of 8km or 12km

  • Minimum Elevation: 298 meters 

  • Maximum Elevation: 654 meters 

  • Total Elevation Gain: 597 meters 

 

Itinerary 

  • 6:00 am – Meeting at ranch and transportation to start of trail

  • 6:40 am – Warm-up 

  • 7:00 am – Start of run

    Snack and hydration on route

  • 8:30 am* – approx. arrival to Chivato

    Snack and hydration

  • 9:00 am* – Departure to Gaspareño. Option to run or in vehicle

    Departure

*Approx. times 

Included 

  • Specialized bilingual guides 

  • Food and drinks during the run and at the ranch as per the itinerary 

 

Not included 

  • Alcoholic beverages

  • Water bottle (We aim to avoid using plastics, so please bring your own water bottle, and we'll refill it for you) 

  • Personal equipment (see the "What to Bring" list) 

  • Gratuity 

  • Transportation to and from the meeting point 

What to bring 

  • Cap or visor 

  • Sunglasses 

  • Trail running vest/backpack/fanny pack with bottles or hydration bladder (minimum 2 liters) 

  • Appropriate trail running shoes 

  • Light running clothes 

  • Sunscreen 

  • Extra clothes (optional, for changing after the run) 

  • Oral electrolytes 

 

PRICE PER PERSON 
Adults - $500 MXN ($25 USD per person approx.) 

Contact us by Whatsapp 
Call to reserve: (612) 114 0472 
contact@ranchocacachilas.com 

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