La Ruta Maya 2025 Kicks Off

The 2025 La Ruta Maya Belize River Challenge kicked off with a thrilling yet chaotic start this morning. Though the official start time was 7 a.m., eager paddlers jumped the gun, paddling off from under the Hawksworth Bridge before the horn sounded. This premature departure led race organisers to call for a restart, but by that time, many competitors had already ventured far down the river. The race was officially underway at 8 a.m. after everyone returned to the start line.

The four-day, 175-mile journey from San Ignacio to Belize City began with participants facing strong currents and testing their endurance. The defending champions, Guava Limb, are among the top contenders, with their manager expressing confidence in their team’s performance.

The Belize Tourism Board shared their excitement over social media, stating, “The 2025 Belikin La Ruta Maya Belize River Challenge is officially underway! At the break of dawn, the energised teams set off from the Hawksworth Bridge in San Ignacio, heading to today’s finish line at Banana Bank.” The race continues to capture the spirit of adventure and competition in Belize.