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HRCA Backcountry Wilderness Half Marathon
Lone Tree, Colorado
- Entry
- $75
- Days to go
- 25
At a glance
- Date
- Oct 31, 2026
- Location
- Lone Tree, Colorado
- Distances
- Half Marathon
- Registration
- Registration open until Oct 31, 2026, via runsignup.com
- Official site
- runsignup.com
- Listed from
- RunSignUp
- Last checked
- Oct 5, 2026
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The 18th Annual Backcountry Wilderness Half Marathon returns to Highlands Ranch on Saturday, November 7, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. This 13.1-mile race winds through the Douglas County East/West Trail and the scenic Highlands Ranch Backcountry Wilderness Area—offering singletrack, hills, and breathtaking views at every turn.
Cash prizes will be awarded to the top three male, female, and non-binary finishers:
1st – $600 | 2nd – $400 | 3rd – $200
Whether you're chasing a personal best or taking on the trails for the first time, this race delivers a rewarding test of endurance and Colorado beauty.
All participants will receive the following:
Long sleeve technical race shirt
Custom race bib
Custom finisher medal
Pancake breakfast from Flippin' Flapjacks
Post-race beers compliments of Living the Dream Brewing
Key dates
Registration opens
Dec 1, 2025
Tier 1 ends
Aug 26, 2026
Tier 2 ends
Sep 25, 2026
Tier 3 ends
Oct 11, 2026
Tier 4 ends
Oct 27, 2026
Registration closes
Oct 31, 2026
Race day
Oct 31, 2026
Tier 5 ends
Oct 31, 2026
Pricing
Current price
$75
Tier 3
Ends
Oct 11, 2026
Price progression
Tier 1
$65Dec 1, 2025
Tier 2
$70Aug 26, 2026
Tier 3
$75Sep 25, 2026
Tier 4
$85Oct 11, 2026
Tier 5
$95Oct 27, 2026
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