Backcountry Wilderness Half Marathon

The Backcountry Wilderness Half Marathon in Highlands Ranch is a scenic trail run that utilizes the Douglas County East/West trail and the beautiful Highlands Ranch Community Association’s Backcountry Wilderness Area trails.

Odd years will take the clockwise route, while even years will utilize the counter clockwise route! We kept the best parts of the previous course, took out the pavement, added some more single track, and GREATLY improved the parking situation! Overall, this is going to be an incredible route! The race will start just down the East/West trail from Rocky Heights Middle School (all parking will be at the school)

And in an effort to reduce the amount of garbage we are bringing into the Backcountry, starting this year the Backcountry Half Marathon will be completely Cupless on course. After seeing the thousands of little cups we went through last year, we feel strongly that this is the best decision for the environment. We will give you a high quality, 6oz handheld bottle you can use during the race (and in the future!!), and individuals who already have hydration systems are encouraged to use them! We will still have the same number of aid stations, with tons of water and nuun hydration… we just won’t have paper cups.