Backyard Ultra: Day of the Dead Land Of Enchantment

Prehistoric Trackways National Monument Join us for the second running of the Day of the Dead edition of the Land of Enchantment Back Yard Ultra, beginning on October 30th, 2026. We are incredibly excited and honored to welcome you to our signature event of the year, with a new host venue rarely used for events. The Prehistoric Trackways National Monument features a network of well-maintained trails, primarily composed of crushed gravel, with some elevation changes. 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 30th, 2026. 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-potties, hydration (Water and Gatorade), salty-sweet trail snacks, pickles, wraps, and coffee in the late-night and 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 la