12-HOUR OVERNIGHT
SLEEP WHEN YOU'RE DEAD

Registration

Registration is closed. Cancelled for 2023.

CANCELLED for 2023.

Are you afraid of the dark? How about being in the woods in the dark?

The fourth annual Sleep When You’re Dead Multi-Sport Challenge will be held overnight during the weekend of October ?, 2024 in Florissant, CO. This will be a 12-hour overnight race consisting of mountain biking, trekking, navigation, and special challenges. And since Halloween is around the corner, be prepared for a spooky good time finding your way through the woods. Post-race party with prizes, food, and beer immediately following the race. Plan to stay to celebrate and meet other crazy racers and teams!

RACE UPDATES

Saturday, October ? at Sanborn Western Camps – High Trails Lodge:

Race Check-In: 6-8pm

Pre-Race Meeting: 8:30pm

Race Start: 9pm

Race Cut Off: 9am October 29

Link to map for check in location:

RACE LOCATION

This year’s SWYD will be held in Florissant, Colorado at Sanborn Western Camp.

RACE ACTIVITIES

Racers will navigate the spooky unmarked course by hiking/trekking and mountain biking (dirt road/single track, double track, pavement).

TEAMS

Racers must form teams of 2-4 in order to participate. Solos will be considered on an individual basis for safety reasons.

REQUIRED GEAR

Please click here for a list of all required gear and equipment.

VOLUNTEER

We love our volunteers! If you are interested in volunteering for this race, please fill out the form at the bottom of this page and the race director will be in touch.

COVID-19 PRECAUTIONS

We are taking COVID-19 seriously and want to ensure that all our race participants, as well as our community, are safe. If necessary we will implement a plan and guidelines to keep in compliance with local communities in order to keep all involved healthy. For more information, click here.

RACE DAY SCHEDULE

Stay tuned for more information as the race day approaches!

Race Date: October 28-29, 2023
Race Check In Location: Sanborn Western Camp, Florissant, CO
Check In Time: 6-8pm October 28
Pre-Race Meeting: 8:30pm October 28
Race Start Time: 9pm October 28
Race Cut Off Time: 9am October 29

RULES

RACE FAQs

FAQS

CANCELLATION POLICY

Cancellation Policy:
> 2 months before the race date we are able to offer a 75% refund or full transfer to next year’s race.

1-2 months prior to the race date we are able to offer a 50% refund.

3-4 weeks prior to the race date we are able to offer a 25% refund.

Less than 2 weeks prior to the race, no refund is available. We apologize for any inconvenience but at this point, we have paid for all race expenses and have been planning on you attending.

NEED A TEAMMATE?

Are you needing a teammate to compete with in one of our races? Check out the Adventure Race Teammate Finder Facebook page for other racers looking for partners!