Description
The Backyard Ultra with the views.
Come run beautiful Lake Estes for a paved Backyard where elevation and exposure will test your resolve.
The Backyard Ultra is a form of Ultra race where runners must complete 4.167 miles in less than one hour, every hour, until only one runner remains to complete a lap.
This runner is crowned the winner and only finisher, while all others will be marked as DNF. There is no predetermined end length or time we go until only one remains.....
Due to the location of our venue each yard will be 4.252 miles rather than the standard 4.167
Course
4.252 miles 150' gain per yard
7,522' elevation
Paved bike trail
Start clockwise and switch directions every 12 hours.
Estes Park's Backyard Ultra Course map
Rules
Registration fees:
Backyard Ultra
$100 - before October 1
$120 - before Feburary 1
$125- before June 20
Includes:
Email [email protected] for $20 discount code if you are one or more of the following:
All our races are cupless.
We prefer you to use a cup you already have
Running Wild reusable cups are available for purchase during registration for $5
Volunteering
Running Wild Events Volunteer program
Sign up to volunteer here
Archives
2024 - 19 yards Tim Pearl
The Backyard Ultra with the views.
Come run beautiful Lake Estes for a paved Backyard where elevation and exposure will test your resolve.
The Backyard Ultra is a form of Ultra race where runners must complete 4.167 miles in less than one hour, every hour, until only one runner remains to complete a lap.
This runner is crowned the winner and only finisher, while all others will be marked as DNF. There is no predetermined end length or time we go until only one remains.....
Due to the location of our venue each yard will be 4.252 miles rather than the standard 4.167
Course
4.252 miles 150' gain per yard
7,522' elevation
Paved bike trail
Start clockwise and switch directions every 12 hours.
Estes Park's Backyard Ultra Course map
Rules
- Race begins promptly at 9AM
- Warning bell will be given 3, 2, and 1 minutes prior to each start
- Race continues at the start of every hour as long as there are multiple runners on the course.
- The only way to win is to complete the course when no other runner can
- There can be only one finisher - all others will receive DNF and your total "yards" will be recorded
- If there is a loop that no runner completes, there is no winner
- Once a loop starts, no runner can leave the course (except for restrooms)
- No personal aid can be given during a loop
- Each loop must be completed within an hour to be counted
Registration fees:
Backyard Ultra
$100 - before October 1
$120 - before Feburary 1
$125- before June 20
Includes:
- swag item - hat, shirt, socks or equivalent
- DNF or finishers award
- Stocked aid station
- Hot, local meal delivered at 10 hour mark (ish)
Email [email protected] for $20 discount code if you are one or more of the following:
- Estes Valley Student
- Estes Valley Trail Runners member
- Running Wild Elite member
- Teacher
- First Responder
- Active duty military
- Veteran
All our races are cupless.
We prefer you to use a cup you already have
Running Wild reusable cups are available for purchase during registration for $5
Volunteering
Running Wild Events Volunteer program
Sign up to volunteer here
Archives
2024 - 19 yards Tim Pearl
