The High Desert Howler
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The High Desert Howler
The High Desert Howler is a backyard ultra held in Rawlins, Wyoming on September 5, 2027 at Rochelle Ranch Golf Course. The event uses a repeating-loop format: runners complete the same loop each hour and continue until they do not begin another lap.
The course is a 4.17-mile loop that follows the golf course cart paths. Most of the loop is crushed asphalt with short sections of concrete. Each circuit includes about 100 feet of elevation gain and is entirely runnable and non-technical, with no rocky climbs or singletrack sections.
The start and finish are next to the clubhouse near the practice green. Friends of Rawlins Outdoor Group will staff an aid station offering a selection of drinks and foods typical at ultramarathons. Crew space is provided on the east side of the clubhouse; crews may use tents up to 10'x10'. There is no electricity available for crew use and generators are not permitted. Cooking in crew areas must follow local fire restrictions. Parking is available in the golf course main lot. The clubhouse includes the Crowbar & Grill.
This event is organized by Friends of Rawlins Outdoor Group, founded in early 2026 to improve access to outdoor recreation. Entry fees are non refundable and non transferable. After event expenses, remaining funds will be donated to support FROG projects such as trail development, park and garden maintenance, youth outdoor education, and community recreation activities. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.