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Run the Ranch 12-Hour Solo

Draft Listing
  1. Sweetheart City Racing
  2. 2026 Edition

12 hours on a private working ranch in Colorado's Front Range foothills

Directions
DeadlineApril 10, 2026
This event took place on April 11, 2026

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April 11, 2026
Saturday 7:00am MDT start
Loveland, CO
United States
6.9 miles
Loop Course
Open Registration
No lottery
No Service Requirement
Does not require trail or volunteer work
No Qualifier
No qualifier race required
Challenging
Some ultra experience recommended
Links
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2020
Established

What Makes It Great

A 12-hour looped trail run on the private trails of Sylvan Dale Guest Ranch, a working cattle ranch in the foothills west of Loveland. Runners complete as many laps of the roughly 11-kilometer big loop as possible before the 7pm cutoff, navigating mixed terrain that includes open meadows, wooded sections, and multiple creek crossings. A single aid station at the start/finish offers full food and drink support every lap. Complete 9 or more laps to earn the coveted 100K finisher buckle.

Difficulty

Intermediate
5/10

Some ultra experience recommended

River Crossing
Technical Terrain
Variable Weather

Race Highlights

Private ranch terrain
Exclusive access to the trails of Sylvan Dale Guest Ranch, a working cattle ranch normally closed to the public
100K buckle milestone
Complete 9 laps (~100K) to earn a custom finisher buckle — a tangible goal within the timed format
Multiple creek crossings
Saturday runners wade through creek crossings on every lap — an extra pair of shoes is suggested
Post-race burger and beer
Every runner gets a meal ticket (burgers, chips, Coke) plus access to New Belgium beer at the finish
Community-run event
Organized by Sweetheart City Racing, a non-profit dedicated to trail and road running in the Loveland community since 2020

Finish Awards

100K Finisher Buckle
Custom buckle awarded to anyone completing 9 or more laps (approximately 100K).
Finisher Award
Custom finisher award for all participants.

Run the Ranch 12-Hour Solo

Loveland, CO, United StatesApril 11, 2026

April 11, 2026
DistDistance6.9 mi
River CrossingVariable Weather

Entry Timeline

Registration DeadlineApril 10, 2026
Race DayApril 11, 2026

Lottery

This event uses open registration - no lottery entry required.

Qualifier

This event does not require a qualifier for entry.

Service Requirement

This race does not have a service requirement for entry.
6.9 mi
Distance
Loop
Route

Aid Stations & Cutoffs

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No Dogs Allowed
On-Site Camping Available

Tent, car, truck, and van camping allowed on the ranch property. No RVs or trailers permitted. General camping: $25/night; premium camping near the start/finish area: $35/night. Added during registration. Ranch cabins and lodging also available through Sylvan Dale Guest Ranch (first-come, first-served).

Crew Access Points

Pacer Rules

No Pacers Allowed

Crew Rules

  • Crew and spectators may access the ranch with a $5/person/day ranch access fee. The single aid station is at start/finish, so crew can support runners each lap from that location.
Weather
Rapid Weather Changes

April conditions in Northern Colorado are unpredictable — temperatures can range from below freezing to 70°F within a single day. Bring layers and check the forecast.

Gear Rules

Trekking poles allowed

Required Gear

No required gear specified

Recommended Gear

No recommended gear specified

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Register•April 11, 2026