calendar_today 16 May, 2026 – 17 May, 2026
directions_run Running
language Official Website
sell $200.00 – $275.00
The inaugural Badlands Race Series arrives at the Island Lake Recreation Area on Saturday, May 16, 2026, offering a unique endurance experience that primarily takes place under the cover of night. Runners will navigate the extensive and scenic trail network of Brighton, Michigan, with headlamps in hand as they push through the darkness toward dawn. This series is designed to challenge the limits of trail enthusiasts, featuring two grueling night divisions and a separate daytime event for those who prefer the Michigan sunlight.
Event Schedule and LogisticsThe series is divided into three distinct races, with the 100K participants taking on two full loops of the 50K course to complete their journey.
| Activity | Date | Time / Location |
|---|---|---|
| Night Race Packet Pickup | Sat, May 16, 2026 | Starts 7:00 PM (Race Hub) |
| Nightfall 50K & 100K Start | Sat, May 16, 2026 | 10:00 PM ET |
| Daybreak Packet Pickup | Sun, May 17, 2026 | Starts 5:00 AM (Race Hub) |
| Daybreak 50K Start | Sun, May 17, 2026 | 7:00 AM ET |
Island Lake Recreation Area provides a diverse trail system that serves as a professional and atmospheric backdrop for this debut event.
Blackwood Racing has established a significant prize structure to reward top-tier performance in the competitive night divisions.
For inquiries regarding the prize purse, technical standards, or the developing Runner's Guide, participants can reach out to Blackwood Racing via the official contact emails found on the UltraSignup registration page.
May 16, 2026
Distance — 50K
Type — Running
22:00
$200.00
May 16, 2026
Distance — 100K
Type — Running
22:00
$275.00
May 17, 2026
Distance — 50K
Type — Running
07:00
$200.00
These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for May in Brighton.
Learn more about the host city, Brighton.
Brighton is a city of about 42,000 in the Denver Metropolitan Area of the western U.S. state of Colorado. The seat of Adams County and also extending into adjacent Weld County, the city lies northeast of Denver along the South Platte River. A former farming community, Brighton is now a residential suburb of Denver.
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