HRCA Backcountry Wilderness Half Marathon

November 2, 2024
Highlands Ranch
Trail
Distances
Half-Marathon
Starting Time

9:00 AM

Fees

$75+

Perfect For

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500-1000
Some Hills
Park Run
High: 52°
/ Low: 36°

This year, the HRCA Backcountry Wilderness Half Marathon is entering its 15th year in operation, a highly anticipated race that takes place in beautiful Highlands Ranch.

Scenic Views, Trail Runners. Through incredible landscapes along picturesque trails in the wilderness of Highlands Ranch, this half-marathon course is undeniably scenic.

Offering participants a family-friendly atmosphere, this community event is in close proximity to urban amenities, however, with the remote feel of a small suburban region of Highlands Ranch.

The start line is located near Rock Canyon School Park, with the finish line located in the same proximal location. To begin this half marathon course, runners set off along the backcountry trails, crossing Grigs Road at mile 1.65. Proceeding through the many twists and turns of this looping trail course, runners will find themselves heading back toward the finish line along Grigs Road at mile 8. Passing Daniels Gate Park, runners then take a turn onto Monarch Blvd before the final stretch toward the finish line. Upon registration, all participants will receive a long-sleeve technical race shirt and a custom race bib. Upon completion of the race, all finishers will be awarded a finisher’s medal, and better, a post-race pancake breakfast. Finally, it’s onto the post-race beers for those above the legal drinking age, compliments of Living the Dream Brewing.
Overview
This year, the HRCA Backcountry Wilderness Half Marathon is entering its 15th year in operation, a highly anticipated race that takes place in beautiful Highlands Ranch. Scenic Views, Trail Runners. Through incredible landscapes along picturesque trails in the wilderness of Highlands Ranch, this half-marathon course is undeniably scenic. Offering participants a family-friendly atmosphere, this community event is in close proximity to urban amenities, however, with the remote feel of a small suburban region of Highlands Ranch.
The start line is located near Rock Canyon School Park, with the finish line located in the same proximal location. To begin this half marathon course, runners set off along the backcountry trails, crossing Grigs Road at mile 1.65. Proceeding through the many twists and turns of this looping trail course, runners will find themselves heading back toward the finish line along Grigs Road at mile 8. Passing Daniels Gate Park, runners then take a turn onto Monarch Blvd before the final stretch toward the finish line. Upon registration, all participants will receive a long-sleeve technical race shirt and a custom race bib. Upon completion of the race, all finishers will be awarded a finisher’s medal, and better, a post-race pancake breakfast. Finally, it’s onto the post-race beers for those above the legal drinking age, compliments of Living the Dream Brewing.

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Distances
Half Marathon
Starting Time

9:00 AM

Fees

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