Backyard Ultra

The High Desert Howler

Sunday, September 5, 2027Rawlins, Wyoming

At a glance

Aid stations, cutoffs and pacing in one plan, with the timeline your crew follows. Crew invites and race-day updates come with a Race Pass.

Race day

Sep 5, 2027

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Registration openings and major changes, like a new date or a cancellation.

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Blue Sky Trail Marathon & Half Marathon
Oct 17Fort Collins, COMarathon, Half Marathon
138 mi from The High Desert Howler, registration open
Colorado 24 Hour Run
Nov 7Fort Collins, CO24 hr, 12 hr +1
138 mi from The High Desert Howler, registration open
Continental Divide Trail Run
Aug 21, 2027Steamboat Springs, CO50K, 16 mi +1
93 mi from The High Desert Howler, 2 weeks before The High Desert Howler
Front Range Ultra Dayze
Sep 2, 2027Loveland, CO100 hr, 3 days +6
146 mi from The High Desert Howler, the same weekend as The High Desert Howler

Straight-line distance

Continental Divide Trail Run
Aug 21, 2027Steamboat Springs, CO50K, 16 mi +1
Santa's Summit Slam
Dec 19Estes Park, CO10K
Samson's Revenge
May 22, 2027Estes Park, CO50K, 25K +1
Rocky's Backyard Ultra
Oct 10Estes Park, COBackyard Ultra
Thumbs Up Vertical Challenge
Dec 5Estes Park, CO8 hr
Goblin Valley Trail Runs
Nov 7Green River, UT112K, 74K +6
Blue Sky Trail Marathon & Half Marathon
Oct 17Fort Collins, COMarathon, Half Marathon
Colorado 24 Hour Run
Nov 7Fort Collins, CO24 hr, 12 hr +1
Front Range Ultra Dayze
Sep 2, 2027Loveland, CO100 hr, 3 days +6
Sourdough Snowshoe Race
Feb 6, 2027Nederland, CO30K, 18K

Race planning

Build your aid station plan, organize your crew, and dial in your nutrition strategy. Everything you need to finish strong.

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