Puerto Vallarta by UTMB 2027
Thursday, May 13Sierra Madre Occidental · Puerto Vallarta
When
Thursday, May 13
6:00 AM
Where
Sierra Madre Occidental · Puerto Vallarta
Cost
Check with organizer
El segundo Major del UTMB World Series en México llega a Puerto Vallarta: cuatro distancias (20K a 81K) por la Sierra Madre Occidental, desde el Pacífico a la cumbre. Hikuri (81K / 3,900m D+) y Nakawé (53K / 2,500m D+) otorgan UTMB Running Stones para clasificar a Mont-Blanc, Cortina y Tokio. La ruta combina selva tropical, bosques de encino y cumbres de más de 2,000 m a pocos kilómetros del mar.
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Sierra Madre Occidental · Puerto Vallarta
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Mountain trail
| Distance | Elevation gain | Category |
|---|---|---|
| 20K | +1.1K m | mid mountain |
| 37K | +1.6K m | mid mountain |
| 53K | +2.5K m | mid mountain |
| 81K | +3.9K m | high mountain |
Focus for this phase:
Based on 5 previous editions of this race date. Useful when the standard forecast is still weeks away.
Avg temperature
21–30°C
range: 20–34°C
Most frequent condition
Overcast
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| Distance | Arrive at |
|---|---|
| 20K+1.1K m | 10:044h04m |
| 37K+1.6K m | 13:047h04m |
| 53K+2.5K m | 16:5510h55m |
| 81K+3.9K m | 23:5517h55m |
ITRA effort-km formula (D+÷100) · fatigue multiplier for ultras · arrival times from start 06:00.
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Cut-off times
The organizer will publish cut-off times per aid station closer to race day. Check the official website for the latest info.
High mountain — extreme temperature swings
Summits can be 15-25°C colder than the start. Thermal layer, gloves and waterproof jacket are essential — even if it feels warm at the start.
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UTMB World Series Qualifier
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