How to get to Puerto Peñasco?
To get to Puerto Peñasco there are many options. You can arrive by plane from Tijuana on Calafia Airlines. Or, by land from Mexicali or Hermosillo.
If you are going from far away you can fly to Mexicali, which is an airport very well connected with the rest of the country, and from the airport take a bus that takes about 3 hours.
What are the categories to run The Great Desert Race?
Talking about The Great Desert Race is talking about a “runner” experience that is unique in its kind, which on this occasion offers four distances available to run in them.
Ultra Trail 75K in two days, 50K on Saturday, October 14 and 25K on Sunday, October 15. Starting the first day in the middle of the desert, competitors will face a demanding course, going from the central zone of the desert to the pristine beaches of the upper Gulf from California, where a spectacular night under the stars awaits them.
Mega Desert Run 50K in two days, 25K on Saturday October 14 and 25K on Sunday 15. From the same starting point as the aforementioned race and following that route.
Beach & Desert Run 25K in a single day, which will be on Sunday the 15th. Here is also the opportunity for less experienced runners who want to test their physical abilities by walking the same route as the second day of the Ultra Trail.
Beach Fun Run 10K in one day, which will be on Sunday the 15th. The opportunity to enjoy the fascinating desert environment opens up for the general public, anyone with acceptable physical abilities will be able to run or walk along a route that has been specially designed for all.
How much does it cost to register for the Great Desert Race?
It is important to mention that the quota per race is 300 participants, so those who are interested in participating should hurry to register at https://www.grancarreradeldesierto.com.mx/ . The Early Bird will be available from February 27 to April 30, Last Discount from May 1 to July 31 and Lazy bird from August 1 to September 30. The registration costs range from 460 pesos to 8 thousand 550 pesos depending on the stage and the route in which they register.
The first five absolute classified of each category (men and women) will receive trophies, the first three places by category will receive a trophy and the first three general places will also receive prizes both in cash and in kind, since a very attractive bag of prizes will be available. prizes for the winners in both branches of each category.