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PACT on TRAK sweep all 4 stages to win 2026 La Ruta Maya Belize River Challenge

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Day 4 Results — Top 20 With Full PaddlTeam PACT on TRAK — (L-R) Cristian Lopez, Enrique Cruz, and Amado Cruz — won the 2026 Belikin La Ruta Maya Belize River, sweeping all four stages. — Photo Credit: Belikin Beer

By Rubén Morales Iglesias: PACT on TRAK — Amado Cruz, Enrique Cruz and Cristian Lopez — completed a flawless run through the 2026 Belikin La Ruta Maya Belize River Challenge, winning all four stages and sealing the overall title in 17:45:34 after four days and 170 miles of racing from San Ignacio to Belize City.

The champions set the tone from the opening 49‑mile leg under the Hawkesworth Bridge, held firm through the gruelling 60‑mile second stage to Double Head Cabbage, maintained control over the 36‑mile third leg into Burrell Boom, and closed the race with a decisive victory over the final 25 miles into Belize City.

Riverside Boyz (Toucan Solutions) — Henner Cruz, Efrain Cruz and Brian Cruz — stayed closest throughout the event, finishing second overall in 17:54:45, just over nine minutes behind. Black Orchid Resort — Carlos Linares, Brandon Lind and Jesus Linares — secured third in 17:59:46, while Ranza River Cruisers — Daniel Cruz Sr., Francisca Cruz Pfaender and Daniel Cruz Jr. — finished fourth in 18:00:37.

The top teams remained tightly grouped across all four days, with several divisions producing close battles and dramatic finishes along the Belize River.

Team PACT on TRAK (center) won the 2026 Belikin La Ruta Maya Belize River, sweeping all four stages. — Photo Credit: Belikin Beer

TOP 20 TEAMS — FOUR‑DAY RESULTS WITH ALL STAGE TIMES

(Format: Day 1 + Day 2 + Day 3 + Day 4 = Total)

  1. PACT on TRAK — Amado, Enrique & Cristian Cruz
    5:06:43 + 5:56:01 + 4:45:21 + 1:57:29 = 17:45:34
  2. Riverside Boyz (Toucan Solutions) — Henner, Efrain & Brian Cruz
    5:11:18 + 5:57:59 + 4:45:51 + 1:59:37 = 17:54:45
  3. Black Orchid Resort — Carlos Linares, Brandon Lind & Jesus Linares
    5:11:11 + 5:58:00 + 4:47:52 + 2:02:43 = 17:59:46
  4. Ranza River Cruisers — Daniel Sr., Francisca & Daniel Jr.
    5:15:05 + 5:58:00 + 4:47:51 + 1:59:41 = 18:00:37
  5. River Blazer Bros (C2) — Javier Guardado & Andres Cabb Jr.
    5:19:34 + 5:59:20 + 4:48:00 + 2:02:43 = 18:09:37
  6. Lucas Mix Team — Cayton Cabb, Milenie Cabb & Eric Cano
    5:21:34 + 5:59:54 + 4:48:04 + 2:02:45 = 18:12:17
  7. Koop Sheet Metal — Alfred Lopez, Allen Lopez & Byron Cruz
    5:27:33 + 5:58:09 + 4:47:57 + 1:59:54 = 18:13:33
  8. Team Brothers — Luis, Josey & Yonie Garcia
    5:21:45 + 5:59:52 + 4:48:15 + 2:06:17 = 18:16:09
  9. Lucas Family Team — Armin Lopez Sr., Armin Lopez Jr. & Ulises Lopez
    5:21:30 + 5:59:51 + 4:47:54 + 2:07:09 = 18:16:24
  10. Belize Coast Guard Spartans — Gregorio Daniel, Jimm Ponnis & Azel Canul
    5:26:47 + 6:05:04 + 4:48:34 + 2:02:56 = 18:23:57
  11. Napoles — Rudolph Sho, Roel Sho & Marvin Alvarez
    5:27:39 + 6:04:38 + 4:49:53 + 2:03:26 = 18:25:36
  12. Westaan Invayadz — Roxana Lewis, Miguel Magandid & Michael Moreno
    5:33:07 + 6:05:15 + 4:56:38 + 2:08:07 = 18:43:07
  13. Wild Pet Food, Blue Creek — Christopher Guydis, Jayda Guydis & Kenrick Daniels
    5:38:07 + 6:10:53 + 4:56:41 + 2:08:58 = 18:54:34
  14. McNab Team — José Garrido Jr., Jerry Cante & Roy Cano
    5:32:15 + 6:09:35 + 5:07:36 + 2:08:15 = 18:57:41
  15. Team Table Rock “Jaguars” — Dahzlim McNabb, Mohammid McNabb & Alberto Soto
    6:20:06 + 6:14:48 + 5:10:32 + 2:09:18 = 19:01:38
  16. Meno Riermers — Manuel August, Andres Cabb Sr. & Franko Quewell
    5:45:26 + 6:12:48 + 5:02:29 + 2:11:02 = 19:11:45
  17. Cuba Libre — Armando Lopez, Alexander Cruz & Eve Chamberland
    5:50:15 + 6:12:07 + 5:00:37 + 2:09:01 = 19:12:00
  18. BDF “Wave Runnas” — Dary Castillo, Jeffery Castillo & Adrian Carias
    5:39:33 + 6:22:32 + 5:04:53 + 2:14:32 = 19:21:30
  19. UB Black Jaguars — Kean Gillette, Tyler Contreras & Jaime Requena
    5:38:12 + 6:22:56 + 5:08:22 + 2:15:50 = 19:36:03
  20. BDF “Whe Dem Deh” — Miguelito Guerra, Daniel Warris & Jesus Cruz
    5:55:09 + 6:19:57 + 5:12:26 + 2:13:00 = 19:40:32

FINAL OVERALL STANDINGS — CUMULATIVE TIME & TIME DIFFERENCE

  1. PACT on TRAK — 17:45:34 (Leader)
  2. Riverside Boyz (Toucan Solutions) — 17:54:45 (+9:11)
  3. Black Orchid Resort — 17:59:46 (+14:12)
  4. Ranza River Cruisers — 18:00:37 (+15:03)
  5. River Blazer Bros (C2) — 18:09:37 (+24:03)
  6. Lucas Mix Team — 18:12:17 (+26:43)
  7. Koop Sheet Metal — 18:13:33 (+27:59)
  8. Team Brothers — 18:16:09 (+30:35)
  9. Lucas Family Team — 18:16:24 (+30:50)
  10. Belize Coast Guard Spartans — 18:23:57 (+38:23)
  11. Napoles — 18:25:36 (+40:02)
  12. Westaan Invayadz — 18:43:07 (+57:33)
  13. Wild Pet Food, Blue Creek — 18:54:34 (+1:09:00)
  14. McNab Team — 18:57:41 (+1:12:07)
  15. Team Table Rock “Jaguars” — 19:01:38 (+1:16:04)
  16. Meno Riermers — 19:11:45 (+1:26:11)
  17. Cuba Libre — 19:12:00 (+1:26:26)
  18. BDF “Wave Runnas” — 19:21:30 (+1:35:56)
  19. UB Black Jaguars — 19:36:03 (+1:50:29)
  20. BDF “Whe Dem Deh” — 19:40:32 (+1:54:58)

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Day 4 Results — Top 20 With Full PaddlTeam PACT on TRAK — (L-R) Cristian Lopez, Enrique Cruz, and Amado Cruz — won the 2026 Belikin La Ruta Maya Belize River, sweeping all four stages. — Photo Credit: Belikin Beer By Rubén Morales Iglesias: PACT on TRAK — Amado Cruz, Enrique Cruz and Cristian Lopez
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