Welcome to the Capital Backyard Ultra!
2026 Team USA Silver Ticket Race: March 28, 2026
At Capital our goal has always been to hold a race for a small group of runners that we can help achieve their backyard goals. With a maximum capacity of 60 runners, our experienced staff and volunteers will be there to support you every yard. We like to think of our race as a “dress rehearsal” for Big’s. In fact, most of our staff has prior experience at Big’s, and you’ll see several familiar faces if you make it to the Team USA Championships you might even see me as well! The winner of the 2026 running will receive $1000 prize, as well as a super sweet finisher’s award. For 2026 we have moved the race to late March- “Fool’s Weekend”- to take advantage of cooler temperatures and increase the possibility of a new CR.
The course, with its runnable rolling day loop and paved night loop, is tailored for high mileage performances. Runners set up under a huge pavilion that keeps the tents cool when it’s hot and dry in the rain. In addition, our kitchen is staffed by two professional chefs who have also run some of the toughest 100 milers out there, so they know how to take care of you. The Bullies will be waiting throughout the day and night with a selection of food/smoothies as you finish your yard. But most importantly, you will be in a field with other experienced backyard runners who can push you to high miles. In the Backyard, you can only be as good as your next best competitor.
Entry
Entry will be rolling. Any runner with a 100 mile finish or who has run CBU in a prior year will gain entry until the field reaches 60 runners. Bronze ticket winners will also receive entry as they come in. Runners with a 50 mile finish will be offered entry, up until capacity is reached, beginning December 1, 2025.
Please note that due to the small number of runners and the costs associated with putting on a top-notch event, we cannot offer refunds.
Bronze Ticket and Elite Runners (48+ yards)
Bronze Ticket winners and and Elite Backyard runners, please contact me so I can set up a discount code prior to entry.
Photos from 2025:
