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An Intimate Ceremony Returns Micah's Ashes To Boulder Trails

Maria Walton (Photo : Jeremy Papasso)

Maria Walton (Photo : Jeremy Papasso)

Last Friday, 20 close friends and members of the Mas Loco family reunited with Maria Walton at Chautauqua in Boulder to pay homage to Micah True and return his ashes to his beloved mountain trails.

He now roams free, carried by the winds over the Enchanted Mesa trail.

Boulder reporter Michael Sandrock attended the ceremony and reported in the Daily Camera.

2012 Memorial Events for Caballo Blanco

You will find here a list of 2012 activities related to Micah, whether they are memorials or racing events.

 

September 22, 2024 -Memorial Run - Sweden The run will take place in a small village called Persbo in southern Dalarna. We will run the same paths that Micah ran when he visited us in Sweden. For more information

June 9, 2024 - Pengelly Double Dip - Missoula, Montana 10 mile, 13 mile A wild, fun run that Micah loved, and that will be held in his honor this year. View Website

May 19, 2024 - Born To Run Ultra Marathons - Los Olivos, California 10 mile, 50K, 100K, 100 mile View Signup Website

May 6, 2024 - Memorial Run With Maria Walton - Scottsdale, Arizona 8:00 am - Gateway Trail Head McDowell Sonoran Preserve Thompson Peak Parkway & Bell Road

In a spirit of celebration, many communities throughout the world, have formed memorial runs/hikes/walks in memory of Micah’s free spirit, and our shared love for Mother Earth. Together, Micah, Guadajuko and I, enjoyed many beautiful runs throughout the Sonoran desert. So, everyone is invited to bring as many friends to a joyous celebration.

La Mariposa, y El Perrito Fantasma April 21, 2024 - Memorial Run - Sleepy Hollow, New York 10:00 am - 2:00 pm Phelps Memorial Hospital Auditorium See the Facebook event page here

 

April 21, 2024 - Memorial Run - Ridgecrest, California 7:00 am Dirt parking at the end of College Heights Blvd See the Facebook event page here

 

April 7, 2024 - Memorial Run - Boise, Idaho 2:00 pm Camel's Back Park Organized by Boise Trail Runners

 

April 6, 2024 - Memorial Run - Boulder, Colorado 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm Chautauqua Lawn See details See video

 

 

copyright 2012 | Ultra Caballo Blanco​

Ultra Caballo Blanco

The Copper Canyon Ultramarathon

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About the Ultra Caballo Blanco (CCUM)

"We come together in Las Barrancas del Cobre to create peace and harmony, sharing with/of all that is provided to us by our Mother Earth. -Caballo Blanco

​ In honoring all former traditions of this 50-mile foot race, both cash prizes and food vales (vouchers), are rewarded to the top finishers. Runners completing each loop, receive vouchers which provides maize, beans, rice, flour and non-GMO seed corn for their families. This reward ensures nutritional sustenance to both the physical and cultural survival of the Raramuri people. The celebration also includes the Corrida de los Caballitos Kids’ Run on March 2, 2013, a race for the children of the Canyons, awarding all children finisher medals, shirts and school supplies.

The Caballo Blanco "Copper Canyon" Ultra Marathon is Directed by Ultrarunners Maria Walton and philanthropic race organizer Josue Stephens, founder and director of the Fuego y Agua Ultramarathon in Nicaragua.

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