Intercultural Open University Foundation (IOUF) was one of the sponsors for the 6th Ultra Trail Bike Oaxaca 2014 in which athletes from around Mexico come to Oaxaca to participate in the race.

The race, held in July, is a journey of 330 kilometers, a route encompassing Juquila Oaxaca – Puerto Escondido – Chacahua of which 220 kilometers is cross-mountain biking and 110 miles of running. This year’s race in Oaxaca was dedicated to public education to discourage cruelty to animals. It was made possible under the auspices of the State Government through the State Commission for Physical Culture and Sports and the Ministry of Tourism and Economic Development. IOUF along with Universidad Azteca and the Universidad Central de Nicaragua are proud to have contributed to this important event in Oaxaca.