HRCA Backcountry Wilderness Half Marathon
Oct 31Lone Tree, COHalf Marathon
Also a half marathon, 15 mi from The Bear Chase, registration open
At a glance
- Last held
- Oct 4, 2026
- Next edition
- 2027 date not announced. Usually held in October.
- Location
- Lakewood, Colorado
- Distances
- Half Marathon, 10K, 5K
- Elevation gain
- 4,336 ft
- Aid stations
- 4, 1 with crew access
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A 100k, 50 mile, 50k, Half Marathon and the Baby Bear 10k Trail Race at beautiful Bear Creek Lake Park, in Lakewood, CO. An excellent race for first time ultramarathoners and trail runners, runners will experience a variety of challenging terrain and sweeping panoramic views throughout the race.
Key dates
Registration ends
Feb 27, 2026
Registration closes
Sep 28, 2026
Race day
Oct 4, 2026
Pricing
100K
Registration after Feb 28
$195
50 Mile
Registration after Feb 28
$175
50K
Registration after Feb 28
$145
Half Marathon Sunday
Registration after Feb 28
$105
10K Sunday
Registration after Feb 28
$70
5K Sunday
Registration after Feb 28
$45
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Aid stations
4| Station | Distance | Crew | Drop bags | Cutoff | Supplies |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Start / Finish Aid Full aid station and repeated course location; available for drop bags and crew assistance. Restrooms are porta potties. | 0.00 miles | -- | waterTailwind (Endurance Fuel)sodasweet and salty snacks+6 | ||
Homestead Aid Full aid station on the 100K and 50 Mile courses; fluids only on the first lap. Also appears at 6 miles on the Half Marathon course and 11.4 miles on the 50K course. Restrooms are porta potties. | 5.30 miles | -- | waterTailwind (Endurance Fuel)sodasweet and salty snacks+6 | ||
Cattail Creek Aid Full aid station on the ultra courses and appears at 14.9 miles on the 50K and 9.5 miles on the Half Marathon. Restrooms are porta potties. | 8.80 miles | -- | waterTailwind (Endurance Fuel)sodasweet and salty snacks+6 | ||
Mountain View Aid Sunday's 10K aid station; water/Tailwind only. Restrooms are porta potties. | 3.50 miles | -- | waterTailwind |
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