Description
The Backyard Ultra with the views.
Come run beautiful Lake Estes while supporting Childcare and Family Services in Estes Park.
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.....
Course
4.33 miles 150' gain per yard
7,522' elevation
Estes Park's Backyard Ultra
Cause
Estes Park is becoming an increasingly difficult place to raise a family.
Our non profit partner, EVICS Family Resource Center, is dedicated to strengthening and supporting families and children in the Estes Valley.
25% of our event will be donated to EVICS , additional donations may be made directly EVICS Donate
Rules
Backyard Ultra
$120 - before February 1
$130 - before May 1
$150- before June 15
Includes:
Email Events@runningwildusa.com for $25 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
The Backyard Ultra with the views.
Come run beautiful Lake Estes while supporting Childcare and Family Services in Estes Park.
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.....
Course
4.33 miles 150' gain per yard
7,522' elevation
Estes Park's Backyard Ultra
Cause
Estes Park is becoming an increasingly difficult place to raise a family.
Our non profit partner, EVICS Family Resource Center, is dedicated to strengthening and supporting families and children in the Estes Valley.
25% of our event will be donated to EVICS , additional donations may be made directly EVICS Donate
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
Backyard Ultra
$120 - before February 1
$130 - before May 1
$150- before June 15
Includes:
- swag item - hat, shirt, socks or equivalent
- DNF or finishers award
- Stocked aid station
- Kid's area and activities during day 1
Email Events@runningwildusa.com for $25 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