The NOCO Urban Ultra & Relay
Join us for the inaugural running of this event!
- 50 Mile Solo Race
- 100 Mile Solo Race: Two day staged race with an overnight camp for all runners
- 50 Mile Relay Race (teams of 2 - 4 runners)
- 100 Mile Relay Race (teams of 2 - 8 runners): Two day staged race with an overnight camp for all runners
A collaboration event between run.Windsor and Breakaway Athletic Events celebrating the Poudre River Trail. This long-distance race takes you on a sprawling tour of Northern Colorado via the picturesque Poudre River Trail. You'll enjoy scenic views and local amenities through Fort Collins, Timnath, Windsor and Greeley.
This race is an ideal option for beginners and seasoned-athletes alike. With a fully supported course, first-rate aid stations and abundant exchange zones this truly epic journey makes for an unforgettable running experience. Ultra runners can receive aid from their crew at every Exchange Point (see leg maps below) and pick up a pacer at the halfway point, before starting Day 2.
Our post race party is waiting for all finishers at Island Grove in Greeley, with medals for all participants and belt buckles for 100 and 50 mile solo ultra runners. Celebrate your epic race accomplishment with music, food, snacks, drinks as well as multiple cold plunges, massages and recovery areas! Podium awards will be waiting for the top runners and teams.
We're excited to share this journey with you and be a part of the newly completed Poudre River Trail spanning through many beautiful areas in Northern Colorado...the place we call home.
The Races
50 Mile Solo and Relay
The 50 mile race is point-to-point run. Starting in Bellvue on Saturday morning, assigned times between 5 am and 7 am, runners will travel from Bellvue, through Fort Collins, Timnath and Windsor to complete their journey in Greeley by 8:45 pm.
50 Mile Relay Teams: 12 Legs, ranging from 3 - 7 miles.
100 Mile Solo and Relay
The 100 mile race is an out and back run, staged over 2 days, with no running between 10 pm and 5 am with an optional organized rest camp for the overnight hours.
Starting in Greeley on Friday morning, assigned start times between 6 am and 10:30 am, runners will travel through Greeley, Windsor, Timnath and Fort Collins to Bellvue (the northern most tip of the Poudre River Trail) before camping at the Race Camp Site or at their own lodging/home.
Day 2 starts as early as 5 am on Saturday, returning back to Greeley. Both races finish together on Saturday by 8:45 pm.
Relay Teams: 24 Legs, ranging from 3 -7 miles.
Events
50 Mile (Individual)
50 Mile (Relay)
100 Mile (Individual)
100 Mile (Relay)
100 Miler Update
Final timelines for the 100 Mile Races
- Runner start times will be staggered based on your reported paces to ensure arrival during normal trail hours.
- *No running may be done on the trails during “closed” hours between 10 pm and 5 am.
- The 100 mile journey will be split into two days with a mandatory overnight rest period at the race campsite in Bellvue.
- The day one 50 mile course from Greeley to Bellvue cutoff is 16 hours
- The day two 50 mile course from Bellvue to Greeley cutoff is 15.5 hours
Run the Poudre River Trail!
Post Race Festivities
Enjoy food, drinks and fun activities on site once your epic race is over
Every Athlete Receives:
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Belt Buckles for solo 50 and 100 mile runners
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Athlete Shirt
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Finisher Medal for Ultra + Relay Runners
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Custom Race Bib
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First Class Course Directions
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Free Race Photos
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Stocked Full Aid Stations
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Exchange Zone Aid Stations (solo runners)
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Complete GPS & Downloadable Maps
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Post Race Food & Drink
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Unlimited High Fives
More post-race party details to come!
Interested in sponsoring?
Email: mandy@runwindsorco.com
Course Maps + Details
Course Leg Atlas Guides
The Course Route Guides have it all! Detailing each leg's distance, elevation gain, start/end point and a link to the Strava segment so you can start training!
When it comes to ultra races, relay or solo, we know you have a lot of very important questions! We have answers:
A Race Collaboration
The Northern Colorado athletic community is strong and vibrant. Coming together to support this community was an easy decision for race directors Mandy Mullen of miles.Beyond and run.Windsor and JB Tobin of Breakaway Athletic Events. Both are passionate about empowering and enhancing the well-being of individuals in the communities they serve.
Partnering with the Poudre River Trail Authority, surrounding entities and local businesses highlight their commitment to detail and creating events that bring people together to celebrate the unique strengths of local communities. Ensuring an unparalleled experience for all participants is part of our vision for this race.
run.Windsor strives to positively impact the health of Northern Colorado through a passion for running. With races ranging in distance from a 5k to ultramarathon and kids fun runs, run.Windsor’s endurance events celebrate the people, businesses and organizations that make Windsor great.
Breakaway Athletic Events' mission is to create unique Northern Colorado racing events with an awesome beginner friendly athlete experience. Creating, managing, racing and volunteering at a variety of events in the region - we've seen it all. We know what works, what doesn't and what it really takes create a truly great race day for our athletes, spectators, sponsors and volunteers.
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Beneficiary
Your race entries and donations help us create a stronger community! This year your support goes to these local nonprofits: WOW, Windsor Community Foundation, Health4Heroes, Arty's Kitchen, Beef Sticks 4 Backpacks, Severance Middle School, Banner Health MD Andersen, Weld RE-4 Foundation, St. Judes Children's Hospital and Adopt A Family.
