Date

December 1 to 3, 2023

Accreditation

La Paz, B.C.S., Mexico

November 30 from 12:00 to 21:00.

Output

Los Barriles, B.C.S.

December 1, 2023

Goal

Todos Santos, B.C.S.

December 3, 2023

How De Mar a Mar works

  • Accreditation

    On November 30, accreditation will take place in La Paz, B.C.S. There you will receive your race bib and competitor's kit. That same day you will deliver to the organization a suitcase, which will be transported to each camp.

    30/11

  • First stage

    On 1/12 all runners will be transported by the organization to the starting point of the first stage in Los Barriles.

    At the end of the stage you will arrive at Camp 1 (San Dionisio Canyon), where you will be able to eat, rest and share the day's adventures with other riders in a wonderful place.

    Technical data

    Distance: 36 kilometers

    Positive elevation gain: 2,000m D+

    1/12

  • Second stage

    The 2/12 is the "queen stage" in which runners will cross the Sierra de la Laguna and will be able to witness the impressive biodiversity and ecological importance of this unique place on the planet.

    At the end of the stage you will arrive at Camp 2 (La Rueda), where you will be able to recover after a hard and unforgettable day in the Sierra.

    Technical data

    Distance: 35 kilometers

    Positive elevation gain: 2,100m D+

    2/12

  • Third stage

    3/12 The last day will end at the Pacific Ocean in the magical town of Todos Santos. It will be a less challenging stage than the previous ones, but with a good dose of trails through the wonderful desert of Baja California Sur.

    After crossing the finish line in Todos Santos, runners will be able to return to La Paz (in transportation provided by the organization).

    Technical data

    Distance: 35 kilometers

    Positive elevation gain: 450 D+

    3/12

Route

Mar a Mar is a stage race that crosses the Baja California Sur Peninsula from Los Barriles to Todos Santos.

It is a route of approximately 110km and 4,500m of positive elevation gain in total.

Camps

Between each stage, participants will arrive at campsites where they will be able to rest, eat, recuperate and socialize in order to give it all again and enjoy the following day.

It is a route of approximately 110km and 4,500m of positive elevation gain in total.

The Place

The Baja California Sur Peninsula is one of the most spectacular destinations in Mexico. Running De Mar a Mar will be an opportunity to discover its wonderful biodiversity, its culture and understand why it is a unique place in the world.

 

Terrain and climate

The places where Mar a Mar takes place are unique in the world and have great importance in terms of environmental and cultural conservation. It is possible that this is the only race of its kind, with the particularity of starting on a coast and crossing a mountain range, until it reaches the ocean.

Although Mar a Mar takes place at the end of autumn in the northern hemisphere, the different altitudes and biomes that are crossed along the route generate a wide range of weather conditions. However, the characteristic desert climate predominates, with cold at night and hot during the day. This time of the year is ideal because there is a greater probability of having warm temperatures and a greater amount of water in the streams and springs. This facilitates the hydration of the runners throughout the race.