Ultra Trail Tapalpa
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Ultra Trail Tapalpa 2026
Ultra Tapalpa takes place in Tapalpa, Jalisco on 30-31 October 2026 as part of the Ultra Trail México Series. The event offers multiple trail routes designed through pine, oyamel, ash and oak forests and across the rocky formations known as Las Piedrotas, traversing valleys and forested landscapes around the Pueblo Mágico of Tapalpa.
Route options and reported positive elevation gain include:
- 50K Rokosa - D+ 1,900 m, passes Los Reflejos and Ferrería de Tula.
- 30K Kometa - D+ ~1,000 m, shares sections with the 50K to reach the high point.
- 15K Lakanija - D+ ~800 m, includes a technical ascent after crossing the Chiquilistlán road.
- 10K Medialuna - D+ 600 m, a night race through El Valle de los Enigmas.
- 6K Iconos - D+ 160 m, course near Las Piedrotas; includes a pet friendly option.
Entries are sold online until each distance reaches capacity; registration requires completing personal data and an online card payment. There are no pre-registration lotteries, no wait lists, and limits per distance set by route capacity. The event publishes a competition regulation and a runner commitment document that outline safety, fair play, environmental care, and equipment guidelines. Photography of competitors is available for purchase, and team registration options and recognitions are described for group participation. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
