Idaho Springs Ultra Marathoner runs through history

Idaho Springs resident Sara Davidson competes in the Akáa 58K (36 miles) in Chihuahua, Mexico Oct. 3. Sara Davidson On Friday, October 3rd, Idaho Springs resident Sara Davidson woke up very early in the morning in Chihuahua, Mexico.She’d arrived days earlier to acclimatize and to finalize preparations for what would be an epic 58K run through ancient cultures and rocky mountain passes, with an elevation gain and loss of approximately 8,200 ft.Davidson was running the Akáa 58K (36 miles) in Chihuahua, Mexico, an annual race traversing centuries-old rock paths that ancestors of the area and today’s locals routinely run for simple survival. According to the online description of the race, “The route begins in the imposing Copper Canyons and takes you through the picturesque villages of Areponapuchi, San Alonso, and San Rafael. From there, you will ascend to the upper parts of the canyons and begin descending along impressive trails that will test your skills.

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