Altura: Valle De Bravo, Mexico
Running Camp
March 1st – 5th, 2026
Steep trails, lake-side miles, and altitude work that settles in your legs. Camp Valle de Bravo is where discipline meets scenery.
Pace & Difficulty
This is a structured training camp at altitude, participants should arrive with a baseline level of fitness. Everyone will be grouped appropriately for paces + race goals (Half / Full). Ideal readiness looks like:
- Comfortable running 15 km+ at conversational effort
- General pace capacity around 5:30/km or quicker
- Willingness to run through trails, rolling hills, and moderate elevation
Distances Throughout the Week
Daily training varies by goal (Half Marathon / Marathon):
- Daily runs: 8–15 km
- Peak sessions: up to 25 km
- Long run day: 18–25 km
- Optional lower-volume adaptations for those not targeting longer races.
Accommodations
Your Itinerary
Day 1 — Arrival + Sunset Trail Run + Welcome Dinner
We arrive in Valle de Bravo, settle into the house, and head out for our first shakeout.
Sunset Trail Run (6–8 km): A guided intro to Valle's soft dirt trails, finishing at a lookout where the hills open up to golden light over the lake.
Welcome Dinner: Group meal together — a chance to set intentions and meet the full squad before the training begins.
Day 2 — Double Day + Town Exploration
AM Run (8–10 km): Light trail running with small pick-ups designed to help everyone begin acclimating to the altitude. Gentle, flowing terrain.
Midday Free Time: Explore Valle's historic centro, cafés, local markets. Optional pastries + coffee stop. Return to villa for downtime, mobility work, or pool hang.
PM Run (4–6 km): A relaxed group jog around quieter village roads, letting the legs turn over before dinner.
Day 3 — Threshold Track Session + Optional Activities + Lunch Out
AM: Track Intervals at Altitude — Threshold-focused work at Valle's local track — tailored programming for half and full marathon groups. Emphasis on controlled pacing, breathwork, and using altitude to your advantage.
Midday Optional Activities: Choose your adventure: Contrast therapy (sauna + cold plunge), ATV rentals to explore the mountain roads, waterfall hike / viewpoints, local town tours.
Group Lunch: Lunch at a signature restaurant in town — great views + recovery-focused food.
Evening: Chill time at the villa, optional mobility session, or lake walk.
Day 4 — Long Run + Lake Afternoon
AM: Long Run Workout (18–25 km) — The signature day. Scenic rolling terrain, pine forest trails, and structured long-run progressions for marathoners and half-marathoners.
PM: Lake Afternoon — Boat Rental Post-run recovery on the water. Private boat rental on the lake. Music, relaxation, optional plunge. A perfect contrast to the morning's effort.
Day 5 — Final Run + Group Breakfast + Departure
AM Run (8–10 km): A light closing run along forest paths or lake roads — shakeout and photos.
Group Breakfast: Final meal together before departure.
Trip Details & Preparation
INCLUDED:
- Accommodation in Valle de Bravo (March 1–5)
- All local transportation
- 3 lunches + 3 dinners
- Guided runs, route planning, and coaching throughout
- Track access + organized workouts
- Lakeside activities & community events
NOT INCLUDED:
- Flights to/from Mexico City