Because of the lack of positive outside interest or funding required to stage this race in a way that will ensure a safe and quality experience for all participants, and not wanting to compromise myself or the raramuri people by seeking or accepting financial assistance in the form of sponsorship; this race has been canceled. Perhaps by the February 1 entry deadline for the March 6 run, we will have a few more entrants that will enable me to sponsor a small run among myself, a few like-minded and respectful state-side trail runners, and a few Raramuri.

My heartfelt thanks to anybody who has expressed a genuine interest.

I hope to have occasional more clandestine, unpublicized runs with no entry fee at times when I am able. Any earnings from trail-guide work that I may acquire will most likely go towards these running projects because I believe it is good thing to do and I enjoy interacting with the people in this way.

Andale!

Micah