HRCA Backcountry Wilderness Half Marathon

HRCA Backcountry Wilderness Half Marathon is a single-distance trail race in Lone Tree on November 7, 2026. The half marathon (13.1 miles) starts at 9 a.m., and it is the only event on the schedule, so the whole morning is organized around one start and one distance.

A trail half asks for different preparation than a road 13.1: run by effort, expect a finishing time slower than your road best, and get comfortable on uneven footing well before race day. Twelve weeks is enough if you already run regularly, with the weekly long run moved onto trails for the final two months and some easy strength work for your ankles. The 9 a.m. start is a bonus — no pre-dawn alarm, and time for a real breakfast and an unhurried warm-up.