Day of the Dead Land Of Enchantment Backyard Ultra

We are incredibly excited and honoured to welcome you to our new signature event of the year, with a new host venue rarely used for events. The Prehistoric Trackways National Monument has a network of well-maintained trails, primarily crushed gravel, with some elevation change. This YARD will offer scenic views of the Organ Mountain range and will “simply” test a runner’s limits. The Day of the Dead Land of Enchantment Backyard Ultra takes place at the Prehistoric Trackways National Monument in Las Cruces, NM, allowing a large area for personal aid setup around the start/finish area, along with campsites and parking. The group area provides an area for runners to set up personal crew spots.

The start/finish aid station area will provide porta-pots, hydration (Water and Gatorade), salty-sweet trail snacks, pickles, wraps, and coffee in late-night morning hours.
Note: This is a cupless event

The Land of Enchantment Backyard is a “last runner standing” format event with a 4.17 mile “yard” starting every hour, on the hour, until there is only one remaining. Standard backyard format rules will apply (see below details).

All participants will receive a Land of Enchantment hoodie, a Day of the Dead DNF medal, and fully stocked aid station support. Runners completing 24 yards will receive a 100-mile buckle. Overall, Male and Female awards will be given along with the Fastest yard lap.