Photo Biography of Caballo Blanco

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This is a small collage based on images taken at various times in Micah's life, from his childhood days up until he became renowned as Caballo Blanco, the lone runner of the Sierra Madre and Friend of the Raramuri. [caption id="attachment_383" align="alignleft" width="300"] Baby Micah, March 1955[/caption]

[caption id="attachment_384" align="alignleft" width="206"] Micah, Cub Scout[/caption]

[caption id="attachment_385" align="alignleft" width="300"] First Communion[/caption]

 

 

 

 

 

 

[caption id="attachment_386" align="alignleft" width="202"] Graduation picture, 1972[/caption]

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[caption id="attachment_387" align="alignleft" width="202"] Goofin' around, Christmas 1977[/caption]

 

 

 

 

 

 

[caption id="attachment_388" align="alignleft" width="300"] With True Dog, 1980[/caption]

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[caption id="attachment_389" align="alignleft" width="259"] After his first Ultra Win - Laramie to Cheyenne, Wyoming[/caption]

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[caption id="attachment_390" align="alignleft" width="300"] With Team Choguita and El Pescador[/caption]

 

 

2012 Memorial Events for Caballo Blanco

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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

 

 

Maria Walton At The Phoenix / Scottsdale Memorial Run

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[caption id="attachment_379" align="alignleft" width="300" caption="Maria Walton shared many memories and emotions"][/caption]  

Maria Walton speaks at the Micah True Memorial Run held in Phoenix / Scottsdale, May 6, 2012. More than 100 runners and friends gathered on that day to celebrate Caballo Blanco's memory and message.

 

May 6, 2024 - Memorial Run With Maria Walton - Scottsdale, Arizona

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8:00 am - Gateway Trail HeadMcDowell 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

Local Seattle Runners Honor a True Trailblazer

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[caption id="attachment_210" align="alignleft" width="300"] Local Seattle Runners Honor A True Trailblazer[/caption] Monday night, April 9, a couple dozen runners gathered with and without footwear to honor Micah True. Featuring Barefoot Ted and Sterling Noren. - King5 News