With an Impressive Second Place in the 24 Hour World Championship in France, The Oaxacan Distance Runner Is Aiming to Be the Last Man Standing in The Unique and Exciting Backyard Ultra
Oax Sport is pleased to announce sponsoring Octaviano Robles in the 2021 edition of the Backyard Mexico, which will allow him to qualify for the Backyard Ultra Final in Tennessee, United States.
The competition will occur on the 20th of March 2021 in Bosques de Monterreal, Arteaga, Coahuila. The Backyard México is an endurance trail race, where participants run a 6.70 km circuit that they must complete in a maximum of one hour. Otherwise, they are disqualified. All competitors meet at the starting line for a new start and run the course each hour. The competition will continue every hour until only one athlete is running who will be the winner.
Oax Sport is a sports agency based in Texas and Oaxaca that supports Oaxaca’s local athletes. They provide sponsorship and racing opportunities. Oax Sport saw the need to offer the Backyard Trail experience to one of the most accomplished ultra-distance runners in Oaxaca. With the participation of Octaviano in this race, he will live a new adventure in this unique competition and gets a chance to qualify for the world championship final in Tennessee, USA.
“The Backyard is an unusual competition because it does not have a specific finish. Speed is irrelevant since it is a 100% endurance and tactics race with tremendous physical and psychological demand. In Octaviano, we identify the qualities that allow him to face these demands. We believe that he will have an outstanding performance and will once again put Oaxaca’s name on the podium.” Eddi Melesio Pérez Silva, Athletic Director, Oax Sport.
“I am delighted to accept the invitation from Oax Sport offering me sponsorship to represent Oaxaca in a competition that is physically demanding but more emotionally, as Backyard Mexico. I have always liked challenges and knowing how far I can push my emotional limits. I want to participate in this demanding test to overcome my feelings even more in the ultra-distance.” Octaviano Robles Cruz, Ultra Distance Runner and Member of the Auxiliary, Banking, Industrial and Commercial Police (PABIC) of Oaxaca.
Oax Sport’s other confirmed competitions include:
- Ultra Trail Desierto de los Leones 2021, CDMX
- Ultra Coahuila Garmin 2021, Coahuila
- Medio Maratón de la Ciudad de México BBVA 2021, CDMX
Oax Sport is a sports management agency based in Texas and Oaxaca. They help athletes shape their careers by providing coaching, mentoring, training, business consultation, and comprehensive athletic management services. For more information, visit oaxsport.org.
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