2025 Backyard Ultra Day of the Dead Land Of Enchantment

Event Details

The Day of the Dead Land of Enchantment Backyard Ultra takes place at the Prehistoric Trackways National Monument in Las Cruces, NM. This stunning location allows a large area for personal aid setup around the start/finish area, complete with campsites and parking.

Event Format

This is a last runner standing format event. Each participant will run a 4.167-mile lap starting every hour, on the hour, until only one runner remains.

Awards

All participants will receive a Land of Enchantment hoodie and a Day of the Dead DNF medal. Runners completing 24 laps will receive a 100-mile buckle, with overall male and female awards awarded, including a prize for the fastest lap.

Course Description

Participants will run on a well-maintained, crushed gravel trail network with some elevation changes. Runners must finish each lap within an hour to remain in the competition, ensuring a thrilling race until the last runner stands.

Registration Information

The opening price for registration is $124.00, which includes access to the aid stations, a hoodie, and a DNF medal. Pricing will increase as the event date approaches:

• $124.00 - Feb 3 – Jul 31
• $154.00 - Aug 1 – Sep 30
• $174.00 - Oct 1 – Oct 30

Event Schedule

• Thu, October 30, 2025 12:00 PM - Personal Tent/Aid Setup at Trackways National Monument
• Thu, October 30, 2025 3:00 PM - Packet Pickup @ Bluebird Running Company, 136 S Water St, Las Cruces, NM 88001
• Fri, October 31, 2025 5:00 AM - Final Packet Pickup at Trackways National Monument

Contact Information

For any inquiries, contact Wanderlust Running Unlimited at [email protected] or call 512-400-8485.