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HRCA Backcountry Wilderness Half Marathon
HRCA Backcountry Wilderness Half Marathon is a half marathon, 10K and 5K event held in Highlands Ranch, Colorado. It is usually held in November; the exact date hasn't been confirmed in the listing yet. About 2,000 runners take part across all distances.
- Usually held
- November
- Location
- Highlands Ranch, CO
- Field size
- ~2,000 runners
Race details
- Usually held in
- November (date not confirmed)
- Location
- Highlands Ranch, Colorado
- Distances
- Half, 10K, 5K
- Field size
- About 2,000 runners
- Course
- Rolling trail through the Backcountry Wilderness Area
- Registration
- runsignup.com
About the HRCA Backcountry Wilderness Half Marathon
A scenic trail half marathon (plus 10K and 5K) through the normally-restricted Highlands Ranch Backcountry Wilderness Area south of Denver. The capped, often sold-out field reaches around 2,000 runners.
Rankings and notes
- Rankings and awards
- Capped at ~2,000 runners; runs through the otherwise-restricted Highlands Ranch Backcountry Wilderness Area
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HRCA Backcountry Wilderness Half Marathon: common questions
- When is the HRCA Backcountry Wilderness Half Marathon?
- The next date hasn't been announced in the listing yet. The race is usually held in November. Check the organiser's website for the official date.
- Where is the HRCA Backcountry Wilderness Half Marathon held?
- In Highlands Ranch, Colorado.
- What distances does the HRCA Backcountry Wilderness Half Marathon offer?
- Half, 10K and 5K.
- How many people run the HRCA Backcountry Wilderness Half Marathon?
- About 2,000 runners across all of its distances. That figure is an estimate of the field size, not an entry cap.
- How do I register for the HRCA Backcountry Wilderness Half Marathon?
- Registration is handled by the organiser at runsignup.com. Entry fees, caps and deadlines are set there.
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