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Day of the Dead Backyard Ultra
Las Cruces, New Mexico · Friday, October 30, 2026 · Ultra
Official race page & registration ↗Day of the Dead Backyard Ultra takes place on Friday, October 30, 2026 in Las Cruces, New Mexico. The race is run over Ultra. For anyone travelling in, Sunland Park is about 37 miles away and El Paso is about 42 miles away.
It is one of 4 races on the New Mexico calendar that October. Unusually for a race, it falls on a Friday.
- Date
- Friday, October 30, 2026
- Location
- Las Cruces, New Mexico
- Distances
- Ultra
Listing from the 2026 race calendar, refreshed nightly. Details can change: confirm date and entry on the official race page before travelling. Spot an error? Tell us here.
Making a race weekend of it?
Stay near the start line in Las Cruces: check in Oct 29, out Oct 31.
Common questions
When is Day of the Dead Backyard Ultra?
Day of the Dead Backyard Ultra is scheduled for Friday, October 30, 2026.
Where is Day of the Dead Backyard Ultra held?
Day of the Dead Backyard Ultra is held in Las Cruces, New Mexico. It is about 37 miles from Sunland Park and 42 miles from El Paso.
What distances does Day of the Dead Backyard Ultra offer?
The listed distances are Ultra.
How do I register for Day of the Dead Backyard Ultra?
Registration is handled on the official race page, linked at the top of this listing. Entry can close early if the race sells out.
More races nearby
Within about 60 miles, ordered by approximate straight-line distance between listed locations.
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- Nov 26The Official Las Cruces Thanksgiving Day Turkey TrotLas Cruces, NM
- Jan 9State 47 Las Cruces MarathonLas Cruces, NM
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