Hey Badlanders…
Hollywood has taught us a very important lesson.
When something is moderately successful, the only responsible thing to do is immediately make a sequel.
Doesn't matter if anyone asked for it.
Doesn't matter if the original made any money.
And it certainly doesn't matter if the people responsible have any business doing it again.
So, after months of negotiations with the studio, creative differences with the producers, and a complete failure to recover our original investment, Blackwood Racing is proud to announce…
BADLANDS PART II: FIRST BLOOD: THE SEQUEL
This Time It's Personal. Again.
MAY 15–16, 2027
Island Lake Recreation Area | Brighton, Michigan
THE SEQUEL NOBODY ASKED FOR
The original Badlands had everything.
Action. Adventure. Suspense.
A questionable plot.
An ensemble cast of runners traversing through the the woods in the middle of the night.
A few unexpected detours that weren't in the script.
And an ending that left everyone wondering how the hell we pulled it off.
Critics called it "a trail race."
Audiences were divided.
The studio lost money.
Naturally, we've greenlit a sequel.
FILMING ON LOCATION - ORIGINAL SET
Like any respectable sequel, we're bringing back the characters you know and love.
NIGHTFALL 50K — THE ORIGINAL
Saturday, May 15 2027| 10 PM
31 miles. Nine-hour cutoff.
Same woods. Same darkness. Same opportunity to hear something moving in the bushes and immediately reconsider your life insurance coverage.
OVERNIGHT 100K — THE EXTENDED DIRECTOR'S CUT
Saturday, May 15 2027| 10 PM
62 miles. 18-hour cutoff.
Twice the footage.
Twice the suffering.
DAYBREAK 50K — THE FAMILY-FRIENDLY EDITION
Sunday, May 16 2027 | 7 AM
31 miles. Nine-hour cutoff.
All the action of the original, with significantly better lighting.
Rated PG-13 for mild language and prolonged scenes of adults breathing heavily. Just a little ASMR.
BIGGER BUDGET. BETTER SPECIAL EFFECTS.
Okay, the budget isn't actually bigger. We actually have a negative budget until you graciously donate your post-tax income to fund our silly escapades.
But we did learn a few things during production of the original.
This year, we're returning with everything we learned from the first installment.
Same beautiful trails. Same atmosphere. Same incredible volunteers.
And hopefully a slightly more coherent plot.
We're also working on the awards, giveaways, sponsors, and all the other things that make Badlands more than just an expensive excuse to stay awake all night.
$4,500 IN POTENTIAL BOX OFFICE EARNINGS
We're bringing back the $500 course record bonuses!
Each of our three races will offer a $500 bonus to eligible male, female, and non-binary winners who establish a new official course record.
That's potentially $4,500 up for grabs.
Each category must have at least 10 registered participants in that race to qualify, and all cash awards are subject to course verification.
Yes, you'll need a GPS recording.
We had some continuity errors in the first film.
We're trying to avoid those in the sequel.
NOW CASTING: BADLANDS 2027
Registration is officially open!
Returning cast members are encouraged to reprise their roles.
Newcomers are welcome to audition.
No previous acting experience necessary.
Some running experience would probably help.
Filming begins May 15, 2027, at 10 PM.
There will be no stunt doubles.
No second takes.
And absolutely no refunds if you don't like the ending.
See you at the premiere!
Jay & the Blackwood Trail Racing Team
