Runners in Sweden will organize a memorial run to honor Micah True, next September 22. The run will take place in a small village called Persbo in southern Dalarna, on the same paths Micah ran when he visited Sweden.For more information
Everyone gathered at the East Creek Ranch in Los Olivos, California, for a celebration of all things dear to Micah: friendship, love, freedom, sharing and running free. The event started with a Chabochi (foreigner) version of the Rarajipare, the Tarahumara traditional ball race, followed by an evening of BBQ, of reunited friends, even some tattooing and a lot of fireside stories. Then, at 6:00 am sharp on Saturday, all the runners started together, with some running 10 miles, 50K, 50 miles, 100K or 100 miles. The celebration lasted until noon the next day. As always, peace was created and all came back with fond memories.
We will post images and videos of the event in the days to come.
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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.
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
http://youtu.be/HEAdtavMWSwLuis “El Coyote” Escobar shares a few Copper Canyon mementos and some thoughts about Ted McDonald and Micah True on the Run Barefoot Girl Podcast.
New York Memorial Run for Caballo Blanco
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New York State runners were eagerly awaiting Saturday, April 21, to meet Caballo Blanco, run with him and hear his presentation on the Raramuri and the Copper Canyon Ultra Marathon. After they heard of his disappearance, organizers Christy Cuomo and Dean Leggiero from Westchester Road Runner decided to transform the event into a memorial for their lost friend.
So last Saturday became a day of remembrance, friendship and free running. Under a beautiful sun, around 20 runners met at the Phelps Memorial Auditorium and went for a run on the surrounding trails, then gathered for a projection of a previous talk given in 2010 by Micah and the short movies by Flint and Olaf, filmed in the canyons only 8 weeks ago.
Special thanks to Saucony, who was present with shoe trials for the runners.
Run close to the mountains Stay a heartbeat away Cover the low moon with your wings And walk tomorrow’s miles today
Watch the sun race the sky And know you’ll pass her once again When time frees your soul and you find the fabled trail that doesn’t end
Dust ascends on the horizon A deep, rumbling thunder without rain The sound of rampant hearts, a legion Earthly, feral and unconstrained
The search will end as it began A trail of footprints, a bird and a feather When a white horse dies on a sandy road All wild hearts mourn together
Poem by Trisha Reeves
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SurbrF-HrZAScott Jurek tells the story of his discovery of the meaning of running – through Micah True and the Raramuri – in a beautiful, heartfelt tribute to our sport, to our people and to our friend.