How to get there?
Chihuahua City
Chihuahua is located in the northwestern region of Mexico, bordering New Mexico and Texas (USA) to the north, Coahuila to the east, Durango to the south, Sinaloa to the southwest, and Sonora to the west.
There are multiple transportation options to reach Chihuahua. The state capital, Chihuahua City, and the largest city, Ciudad Juárez, both have international airports with flights from across Mexico and abroad. However, the most convenient and closest airport for the event is in Chihuahua City.
For those who prefer to travel by road, Chihuahua boasts an extensive network of highways connecting it to major cities in both Mexico and the United States. However, it is recommended to travel by plane, bus or by car.
The closest major airport is Chihuahua International Airport (CUU), located 13 kilometers from the city. From there, you can reach downtown in about 25 minutes.
This airport has flights from major cities in Mexico like Mexico City, Guadalajara and Monterrey as well as some from the USA.
The main airlines operating here are Aeromexico, American Airlines, Calafia Airlines, TAR, United Airlines, VivaAerobus, and Volaris.
International Connections: If you're coming from outside of Mexico, you can connect via Mexico City International Airport.
The well-developed road networks in Chihuahua and the impressive landscapes make getting here by car a true pleasure.
The best routes to Chihuahua from the main cities of Mexico:
- From Monterrey: Via Saltillo - Matamoros, the distance is 805 kilometers and takes approximately 9.5 hours.
- From Mexico City: Via Torreon - Jimenez 49D and 45D, the distance is 1,444 kilometers and takes around 18 hours.
- From Guadalajara: Via Carr. Torreon - Jiménez/México 49D, the distance is 1,182 kilometers and takes around 15 hours.
Los Mochis, Sinaloa
Los Mochis is located in the northwestern state of Sinaloa, Mexico, bordering the Pacific Ocean to the west, Durango to the east, and the Sierra Madre Occidental mountains to the south.
There are several transportation options to reach Los Mochis. The city is served by Valle del Fuerte International Airport (LMM), which offers flights to and from major Mexican cities, making it the most convenient airport for those traveling to the region. However, you will only need to fly to Los Mochis if you have already purchased your train tickets (Chepe Express) in advance.
The Chepe Express operates only a few days a week and usually departs early in the morning. Therefore, you will need to spend the night before in Los Mochis. Be sure to purchase your tickets in advance, as they are not available for purchase on-site. This is a highly recommended option for those wanting to experience the breathtaking Sierra Tarahumara by train—one of Mexico's most remarkable natural wonders.
For more information and to purchase tickets, visit the ChepeExpress website.
To get to Los Mochis by plane, you’ll fly into Valle del Fuerte International Airport (LMM). Major Mexican airlines like Aeroméxico and Volaris offer direct flights from cities such as Mexico City, Guadalajara, Monterrey and Tijuana.
International travelers can connect through Mexico City (MEX), with flights from airports like Los Angeles (LAX), Houston (IAH), and Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW), before taking a direct flight to Los Mochis.
To reach Los Mochis by road, the city is well-connected via an extensive network of highways. Here are some of the most common routes:
- From Monterrey: Via Saltillo - Matamoros, the distance is 805 kilometers and takes approximately 9.5 hours.
- From Guadalajara: Via Carr. Torreón - Jiménez/México 49D, the distance is 1,182 kilometers and takes around 15 hours.
- From Mazatlán: Via Carretera 15, the distance is 500 kilometers and takes about 6 hours.
- From Culiacán: Via Carretera 15, the distance is 400 kilometers and takes around 5 hours.
You can drive directly to Los Mochis from these cities or take a bus.
The Event
The event will have two base towns: Creel and Divisadero. Both are relatively close to the event courses, ensuring convenient access for all participants. This setup is designed to ensure there is enough lodging and services to comfortably accommodate all athletes and their companions. Learn more about Accommodation
To get to Creel or Divisadero, you have the following options:
You can reach Creel or Divisadero only by Chepe Express, a highly recommended option if you decide to purchase your tickets in advance. This scenic train journey takes you through one of Mexico's most impressive mountain ranges, crossing tunnels and bridges.
The most scenic section of the route begins in Los Mochis, Sinaloa (which means you’ll need to fly into Los Mochis rather than Chihuahua City). From there, the train travels approximately 350 km over 9 hours, passing through El Fuerte (Sinaloa), Bahuichivo (Chihuahua), and finally arriving at Divisadero and Creel in Chihuahua. This is an amazing tourist attraction, worth adding an extra day to your trip!
The train operates only a few days a week and usually departs early in the morning. Therefore, you will need to spend the night before in Los Mochis. Be sure to purchase your tickets in advance, as they are not available for purchase on-site. This is a highly recommended option for those wanting to experience the breathtaking Sierra Tarahumara by train, one of Mexico's most remarkable natural wonders.
For more information and to purchase tickets, visit the ChepeExpress website.
You can reach Creel or Divisadero by Chepe Regional from Chihuahua City only.
The train operates only a few days a week and usually departs early in the morning. Therefore, you will need to spend the night before in Chihuahua City. Be sure to purchase your tickets in advance, as they are not available for purchase on-site.
For more information and to purchase tickets, visit the ChepeExpress website.
From Chihuahua City, Autotransportes Turísticos Noroeste is likely the best option. They operate a daily bus that departs at 6:45 AM to Creel and Divisadero.
Since the bus leaves early in the morning, you will need to spend the night before in Chihuahua City.
Be sure to purchase your tickets in advance.
If you're flying into Chihuahua City, most car rental agencies, including Hertz, Avis, Enterprise, Europcar, SIXT, and others, are located at Chihuahua Airport (CUU).
It is recommended to avoid traveling to Creel or Divisadero at night.
We also advise booking your car in advance, as vehicle availability is limited and race week is expected to be very busy.
Since the event is being hosted in two main towns, Creel and Divisadero, we've set up a transportation system to ensure easy connectivity between them throughout the event days. This service will be provided at an additional cost, which will be defined soon.
The distance between Creel and Divisadero is approximately 50 kilometers, and it takes about 1.5 hours by car/bus. To facilitate travel between the two towns, the event will provide a permanent shuttle system exclusively for the event days (from Thursday, October 2nd to Saturday, October 4th), ensuring easy and convenient transportation for all participants.
Thursday, October 2nd; Friday, October 3rd; and Saturday, October 4th
| Departure time | From | Departure town | Arrival time | Destination | Arrival town |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9:00 | Parque Barrancas del Cobre | Divisadero | 10:00 | Hotel Quinta Misión | Creel | 11:00 | Hotel Quinta Misión | Creel | 12:00 | Parque Barrancas del Cobre | Divisadero | 13:00 | Parque Barrancas del Cobre | Divisadero | 14:00 | Hotel Quinta Misión | Creel | 15:00 | Hotel Quinta Misión | Creel | 16:00 | Parque Barrancas del Cobre | Divisadero | 17:00 | Parque Barrancas del Cobre | Divisadero | 18:00 | Hotel Quinta Misión | Creel | 19:00 | Hotel Quinta Misión | Creel | 20:00 | Parque Barrancas del Cobre | Divisadero |
In this section, you'll find details about the transportation services available to take athletes, family and their support crew to the start line.
The transportation service is included for athletes racing the 100-mile distance to Batopilas and for 100K athletes heading to Cerocahui, at no additional cost. Family members and support crew can also use the transportation service, for an additional charge. *Prior reservation will be required. More information will be provided soon.
For athletes competing in the 50K, 36K, 20K, and 8K events who are staying in Creel, transportation to the start line in Divisadero will also be provided, at no additional cost.
This service ensures that all participants can easily reach their start lines on time and be fully prepared for race day!
100M - Thursday, October 2nd
| Shuttle | Departure time | From | Departure town | Arrival time | Destination | Arrival town |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Transportation Divisadero-Creel | 7:00 | Parque Barrancas del Cobre | Divisadero | 8:30 | Hotel Quinta Misión | Creel | Transportation Creel-Batopilas | 10:00 | Hotel Quinta Misión | Creel | 14:30 | Main Square | Batopilas |
100K, 50K - Friday, October 3rd
| Shuttle | Departure time | From | Departure town | Arrival time | Destination | Arrival town |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Transportation 100K Creel - Divisadero - Cerocahui | 4:00 | Hotel Quinta Misión | Creel | 7:00 | Main Square | Cerocahui | Transportation 100K Divisadero - Cerocahui | 5:00 | Divisadero | Parque Barrancas del Cobre | 7:00 | Main Square | Cerocahui |
| Transportation 50K Creel - Divisadero | 5:00 | Hotel Quinta Misión | Creel | 6:30 | Parque Barrancas del Cobre | Divisadero |
36k, 20k, 8k - Saturday, October 4th
| Shuttle | Departure time | From | Departure town | Arrival time | Destination | Arrival town |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Transportation 36k Creel - Divisadero | 5:00 | Hotel Quinta Misión | Creel | 6:30 | Parque Barrancas del Cobre | Divisadero |
| Transportation 20k Creel - Divisadero | 6:00 | Hotel Quinta Misión | Creel | 7:30 | Parque Barrancas del Cobre | Divisadero |
| Transportation 8k Creel - Divisadero | 7:00 | Hotel Quinta Misión | Creel | 8:30 | Parque Barrancas del Cobre | Divisadero |
