Front Range Ultra Dayze

Welcome to Front Range Ultra Dayze! 100 hours of ultra-running madness in Loveland, Colorado!

Our goal is to bring runners from across the country together for a festival of ultrarunning. Every distance is an ultra-distance, because there’s nothing quite like the ultrarunning community.

Run, walk, rest, sleep, eat, hang out, and see what you can do! Runners are welcome to camp at the park from the beginning of the event through the finish at no additional charge.

150 TOTAL RUNNER CAP

Route/Course

The course is a 2-mile loop consisting of approximately 80% dirt trail and 20% pavement. Runners will start near the shelter in Centennial Park, complete a loop through River’s Edge Natural Area, and return to Centennial Park from the opposite direction.

The course is flat, fast, and beautiful!

Schedule

TIMED RACES

The timed races have multiple start dates/times. You may start late, but your time begins according to the scheduled start time below. Starting late does NOT extend your race's ending time.

100-Hour — Starts Thursday 9/2 @ 10:00 AM
Ends Monday 9/6 @ 2:00 PM

72-Hour — Starts Thursday 9/2 @ 10:00 AM OR Friday 9/3 @ 8:00 AM

48-Hour — Starts Friday 9/3 OR Saturday 9/4 @ 8:00 AM

24-Hour — Starts Saturday 9/4 OR Sunday 9/5 @ 8:00 AM

12-Hour — Starts Saturday 9/4 OR Sunday 9/5 @ 8:00 AM

12-HOUR NIGHT RACE — SATURDAY NIGHT ONLY
Starts Saturday 9/4 @ 7:00 PM
Ends Sunday 9/5 @ 7:00 AM

Runners must start at one of the designated start times listed above. NO ALTERNATE START TIMES WILL BE PERMITTED.

Time-based runners may stop at any time. You do not have to participate for the entirety of your chosen duration to receive results or earn your applicable finisher award.

YES, you get a buckle for timed events! Your buckle is based on the highest mileage milestone you achieve.

DISTANCE-BASED RACES

Distance-based race runners are also allowed to pick from multiple start dates as listed below.

200-Mile — Starts Thursday 9/2 @ 10:00 AM OR Friday 9/3 @ 8:00 AM

100-Mile — Starts Thursday 9/2 @ 10:00 AM, Friday 9/3 @ 8:00 AM, OR Saturday 9/4 @ 8:00 AM

50K — Starts Saturday 9/4 OR Sunday 9/5 @ 8:00 AM

ALL DISTANCE-BASED RACES END AT 2:00 PM ON MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 6, REGARDLESS OF THE RUNNER'S CHOSEN START DATE.

If you do not complete your registered distance before the cutoff, you will receive a DNF. WE DO NOT ALLOW DROPS IN DISTANCE AT THE RACE. You must finish the distance you registered for or you will receive a DNF.

Keep in mind that the later you choose to start your distance-based race, the less time you will have to complete it.

NO BUCKLES ARE AWARDED FOR DNFs IN DISTANCE-BASED RACES, REGARDLESS OF THE NUMBER OF MILES COMPLETED.

100x100 Club

100x100 CLUB

100x100 Club members receive ONE free FRUD race entry per year. Additional FRUD races that year are 50% off.

The free entry does NOT include race swag (beanie/bag), but the swag package may be added for $25.

100x100 Club members still receive their applicable finisher buckle and are eligible for overall and placement awards.

MULTIPLE EVENT DISCOUNT

MULTIPLE EVENT DISCOUNT

Register for your first FRUD race at the regular price, then contact us BEFORE registering for additional events to receive:

SECOND EVENT — 30% OFF
THIRD EVENT — 60% OFF

Discounts cannot be applied retroactively.

EACH RACE MUST BE COMPLETED SEPARATELY. Miles may only count toward ONE race at a time.

Race swag is included only with your first, full-price registration. Applicable buckles and awards may still be earned for each event.

ADDITIONAL RULES AND IMPORTANT INFO

TIMING

The race is chip timed. Your timing chip must be worn properly at all times. Do NOT cross under the start/finish arch except when completing a lap.

You may start late, but NOT early. Starting late does not change your scheduled race time or cutoff.

PACERS & PARKING

Pacers are permitted but may NOT use the race aid station. Pacers should NOT cross under the start/finish arch with their runner.

Each runner may receive a maximum of TWO vehicle passes: one runner/crew pass and one pacer pass. Pacer vehicles MUST park in the designated pacer lot. Vehicles without the appropriate pass may be ticketed.

CREW

Crew may assist runners ONLY at the runner's vehicle, designated RV/camper space, or designated start/finish area. Crew assistance is NOT permitted elsewhere on course.

CAMPING & POP-UPS

Camping is permitted ONLY in designated race areas and during permitted event dates/hours.

NO STAKES OVER 6 INCHES. Pop-up canopies must have a minimum of 40 lbs. of weight per leg.

Pop-ups and tents are permitted ONLY in designated spaces around the start/finish. They are NOT permitted in or around the RV/camper area.

RV / CAMPER PARKING

RV/camper spaces may be purchased through the UltraSignup Store. ALL FEES ARE DONATED TO THE CITY OF LOVELAND.

The RV area is for RVs/campers ONLY. Tow vehicles and other vehicles MUST park elsewhere. NO pop-ups, tents, or separate setups are permitted in or around the RV area.

These restrictions are part of our event permit and are NOT OPTIONAL. Failure to comply may result in disqualification.

AID STATION

The start/finish aid station operates 24/7.

Breakfast — 7:00–10:00 AM
Dinner — 6:00–9:00 PM

Proxima C Endurance Fuel and Proxima C Ultra are provided throughout the event.

This is not a complete list of race rules. Runners are responsible for reading and following the current FRUD Runner's Manual.

Lodging

Don't want to camp? There are plenty of hotels nearby. Search Google Maps for Centennial Park in Loveland, Colorado, to see lodging options.

Lodging is your responsibility. If you email us asking where you should stay, you may receive a copy of this paragraph for your efforts. ;)

Swag

SWAG

Registrations include a 5-liter FRUD waterproof dry bag and FRUD pompom beanie unless otherwise specified.

Buckles are awarded at 50K, 50-mile, 100K, 100-mile, 150-mile, 200-mile, 250-mile, 300-mile, and 350-mile milestones, with larger buckles for longer distances. You must complete at least 50K to earn a buckle.

Additional awards are given to 1st–3rd male and female finishers in each race.

Deferral & Withdrawal

DEFERRAL & WITHDRAWAL

Withdrawal credit:

45+ days before race — 100% credit
30–44 days — 75% credit
14–29 days — 50% credit
Less than 14 days — NO CREDIT

There are NO EXCEPTIONS to these timelines.

HOW TO WITHDRAW:

Sign in to your UltraSignup account, go to your registrations, find FRUD, and click “Edit/Cancel.” Follow the prompts to withdraw from the race.

YOU MUST WITHDRAW YOURSELF THROUGH ULTRASIGNUP. Emailing or messaging us does NOT cancel your registration.

Your credit will be attached to your UltraSignup account and may be used toward any Ultraverse race. Credit is valid for one year, cannot be transferred to another runner, and must be used from the same UltraSignup account used for the original registration.

NO BIB TRANSFERS.

Veterans and active-duty military: Contact us BEFORE registering for a 10% discount. Discounts cannot be applied after registration.

Event's current local time: 2:59 PM MT