Day of the Dead, Land Of Enchantment, Backyard Ultra 2025 Presented by Visit Las Cruces

Welcome to the inaugural Day of the Dead edition of the Land of Enchantment Back Yard Ultra, beginning on October 31st, 2025.

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.

Do you have enough persistence to push yourself further than you think is possible? Do you have enough persistence to be the Last One Standing? Find out on October 31st, 2025.

LAST RUNNER STANDING

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.

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.

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