Mountain race · Mexico

Puerto Vallarta by UTMB

5–6 March 2027 · Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco

Nakawé 53K: Fri, 5 March 2027

A Pacific-coast UTMB World Series event in the Sierra Madre above Puerto Vallarta, on jungle rivers and mountain villages.

2027 dates confirmed

Event and distance dates were checked against the organizer schedule.

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22 weeks to go Good timing for course research, travel planning, terrain-matched long runs, and a structured build.

Entry · Nakawé 53K · 2027 edition

Registration open

First come, first served until places run out. Open on the organizer's page on 30 Sep 2026, which does not say how many places are left.

  1. ✓ Registration opensSun 5 Jul 2026, 09:00 GMT-6

From the organizer's page, checked 30 Sep 2026. TrailSplits does not know whether you have a place; the organizer is the final word.

Race Overview

Puerto Vallarta by UTMB is a mountain race scheduled for 5–6 March 2027 in Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco, Mexico. TrailSplits currently includes 4 mapped courses for this event, with course maps, elevation profiles, weather context, and pacing tools for the uploaded GPX data.

How to get a place: Direct online registration via 'register now' for the 4-6 March 2027 edition; no lottery is described. Organizer's page, checked Wednesday 30 September 2026.

22 weeks to go
Date
5–6 March 2027
Type
Mountain race
Distances
4: Hikuri 81K, Nakawé 53K, Haramara 37K, Ereno 20K
Biggest course
81 km · +3,900 m vert
Cut-off
20.5 h (15.2 min/km)
Location
Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco, Mexico
Nakawé 53K date
Fri, 5 March 2027
Event week
4–6 March 2027
Nakawé 53K entry
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TrailSplits is a free, independent route & pacing companion — not the official race. Visit the official Puerto Vallarta by UTMB site →

Finishing Nakawé 53K earns 2 Running Stones (50K category) toward the UTMB World Series Finals lottery. How Running Stones work.

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Explore the Nakawé 53K course

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Free training plan — Nakawé 53K

Vert-focused blueprint with route-finder links into the Planner.

Nakawé 53K plan 53 km · 2500 m D+

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Save Nakawé 53K to My Races

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Race route lab

Turn Nakawé 53K into a local rehearsal route

Open the official course in Planner, then choose a nearby start point to build a shorter loop that matches the course demand. This course averages about 47.2 m climb per km.

Race tools — Nakawé 53K

Fri, 5 March 2027

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Load the Puerto Vallarta by UTMB Nakawé 53K GPX onto your GPS watch

Get the official course as a clean GPX or a Garmin TCX course, with step-by-step instructions to load it onto a Garmin, COROS, Suunto, Wahoo, or Komoot — free, no account needed.

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Compare your training

Compare your route to the Puerto Vallarta by UTMB Nakawé 53K course

See how faithfully your rehearsal route matches the real race. The official course for Nakawé 53K loads as Route A — upload your training route to compare distance, elevation gain, estimated time, and how much of the course you actually cover.

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Course analysis

Analyze the Puerto Vallarta by UTMB Nakawé 53K course — every climb

See the Nakawé 53K course broken into its major climbs and descents in order — length, gain, average grade, and steepness — so you know where the crux is and how to pace and fuel it.

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Race-week reminders

Get a nudge before Puerto Vallarta by UTMB

A free browser notification in the final week — the course crux, the weather window, and loading the GPX onto your watch. No app, no email, no account.

Puerto Vallarta by UTMB — frequently asked questions

When is Puerto Vallarta by UTMB 2027?

Puerto Vallarta by UTMB 2027 races run 5–6 March 2027 in Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco; the Nakawé 53K is on Fri, 5 March 2027. Check the official race site for registration deadlines and final details.

How long is Puerto Vallarta by UTMB and how much climbing is there?

4 distances (20–81 km). The longest course is 81 km with about 3,900 m of vertical gain — a demanding mountain course.

What is the cut-off time for Puerto Vallarta by UTMB?

The Hikuri 81K course has a 20.5-hour cut-off, an average of 15.2 min/km to finish in time. TrailSplits' cut-off pacer shows the buffer at each aid station.

Is there a free GPX and course map for Puerto Vallarta by UTMB?

Yes. TrailSplits gives you the course map, an interactive elevation profile, a 3D flyover and a downloadable GPX for every mapped distance — free and with no sign-up.

How do I train for Puerto Vallarta by UTMB?

Each distance has a free, course-specific 16-week training plan built around its distance, vertical gain and cut-offs, plus a pace and cut-off calculator.

Is TrailSplits the official Puerto Vallarta by UTMB website?

No. TrailSplits is a free, independent route and pacing companion. For registration and official rules, visit https://puerto-vallarta.utmb.world/.

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