Oct 2025

Rocky’s Backyard Ultra Colorado

Published by Kevin Benes

Welcome to Rocky’s Backyard Ultra where the setting is magical and the miles are earned. Our race takes place within the boundaries of the pristine YMCA of the Rockies... Read More

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Race organizer
Running Wild Estes Park
Race date
Oct 4th, 2025
Calendar month
October
Race start time
10:00
Race location
Estes Park, Colorado, United States of America
Race participant capacity
200
Current number of loops record
26
Record holder info
Simon Pfreundschuh
Race website
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Event registration page
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Loop details
Runners will run the same loop for the entire race
Feet of Climb (day loop)
550
Venue Surface (day loop)
Trail
Race Director Contact Name
Kevin Benes
Contact Email
kevin@runningwildusa.com
Oct 2025

Big Tex Backyard

Published by Cal Neff

Trail Racing Over Texas is proud to host the Big Tex Backyard Ultra on October 18, 2025. Registration is available on RunSignup. Race... Read More

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Race organizer
Trail Racing Over Texas
Race date
Oct 18th, 2025
Calendar month
October
Race start time
07:00
Race location
San Felipe, Texas, United States of America
Race participant capacity
300
Current number of loops record
28
Record holder info
Shea Frederick
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Loop details
Runners will run the same loop for the entire race
Feet of Climb (day loop)
010
Venue Surface (day loop)
Dirt / Gravel / Grass
Race Director Contact Name
Cal Neff
Contact Email
cal@trailracingovertexas.com
Oct 2025

Infinity Trail Backyard – Camaret Sur Mer

Published by Frederic Morand

Organisée par le Grand Raid du Finistère et François Hinault de La Planète Trail, cette Backyard Ultra vous en mettra plein les yeux. Vous serez intégralement en bord de mer,... Read More

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Race organizer
Grand Raid Finistère
Race date
Oct 31st, 2025
Calendar month
October
Race location
Cameret sur Mer, Finistere, France
Race participant capacity
150
Current number of loops record
33
Record holder info
33 - Kewin Chevreau
Race website
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Event registration page
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Loop details
Runners will run the same loop for the entire race
Feet of Climb (day loop)
30
Venue Surface (day loop)
Trail 95%
Race Director Contact Name
Frederic Morand
Contact Email
frederic@trailtheworld.fr
Nov 2025

Backyard Ultra Last Samurai Standing – Tokyo

Published by Tomokazu Ihara

This is the first Backyard Ultra held in Japan since 2021. The race takes place in Takao which is located at the suburb of Tokyo. The course... Read More

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Race organizer
Tomokazu Ihara
Race date
Nov 1st, 2025
Calendar month
November
Race start time
13:00
Race location
Hachioji, Tokyo, Japan
Race participant capacity
30
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Loop details
Yet to finalize the race course
Feet of Climb (day loop)
515
Venue Surface (day loop)
Gravel Road
Race Director Contact Name
Tomokazu Ihara
Contact Email
run@backyardultra.jp
Nov 2025

Chartreuse Backyard Ultra

Published by Benoit Laval

Le concept BackYard, ce n’est vraiment pas compliqué 🙂 , il suffit de courir 6,7 kilomètres en une heure. Et à chaque heure recommencer ainsi. Jusqu’à ce qu’à la... Read More

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Race organizer
Benoit Laval
Race date
Oct 31st, 2025
Calendar month
November
Race start time
12:00
Race location
St Laurent Du Pont, Rhone-Alps, France
Race participant capacity
300
Current number of loops record
56
Record holder info
COINTEPAS Nicolas
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Loop details
Runners will run the same loop for the entire race
Feet of Climb (day loop)
65
Venue Surface (day loop)
gravel
Race Director Contact Name
Benoit Laval
Contact Email
triumvirat@chartreusebackyard.fr
Nov 2025

Race for DFL

Published by Amy Rusieki

Our Backyard Ultra is hosted in a backyard in Winchendon, MA and hosted by the 2021 DFL champion (Jenny Kenty!).  The loop will include dirt (Class 4) road, old... Read More

Race organizer
Beast Coast Trail Running
Race date
Nov 8th, 2025
Calendar month
November
Race start time
08:00
Race location
Winchendon, Massachusetts, United States of America
Race participant capacity
150
Current number of loops record
30
Record holder info
Brian Burke
Race website
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Loop details
Runners will run the same loop for the entire race
Feet of Climb (day loop)
200
Venue Surface (day loop)
mix of dirt roads, railroad trestle, pavement, and trails
Race Director Contact Name
Amy Rusiecki
Contact Email
amylane1@live.com
Nov 2025

4 Fore 30 Infinity

Published by Scott Page

4 Fore 30 returns to Ballparks National in Camdenton, Missouri in 2025.  Ballparks National is a world-class multi-sport facility. There will be a single aid station at the start/finish line.... Read More

Race organizer
Scott Page
Race date
Nov 15th, 2025
Calendar month
November
Race start time
07:00
Race location
Macks Creek, Missouri, United States of America
Race participant capacity
300
Current number of loops record
38
Record holder info
Chris Boyle - 2020
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Loop details
Runners will run the same loop for the entire race
Feet of Climb (day loop)
380
Feet of Climb (night loop)
399.8
Venue Surface (day loop)
mixed areas of trail and pavement
Venue Surface (night loop)
concrete golf cart path
Race Director Contact Name
Scott Page
Contact Email
scott@fundruns.org
Nov 2025

Backyard Ultra – Summit Trail Racing – Last Person Standing

Published by Tucker Edwards

BACKYARD ULTRA Summit Trail Racing Event Saturday | November 22nd 2025 | 8am –... Read More

Race organizer
Summit Trail Racing
Race date
Nov 22nd, 2025
Calendar month
November
Race start time
08:00
Race location
Marble Falls, Texas, United States of America
Race participant capacity
200
Current number of loops record
58
Record holder info
Greg Fall
Race website
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Event registration page
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Loop details
There's a day time/night time loop
Feet of Climb (day loop)
98
Feet of Climb (night loop)
98
Venue Surface (day loop)
Trail
Venue Surface (night loop)
Trail/Road
Race Director Contact Name
Tucker Edwards
Contact Email
tucker@seekingsummit.com
Nov 2025

Backyard Ultra Last Samurai Standing – Shimane

Published by Tomokazu Ihara

Sanbei is located in the Daisen National Park in the center of Shimane. The course is 450 m above sea level, with a maximum temperature of 12°C and a minimum... Read More

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Race organizer
Tomokazu Ihara
Race date
Nov 1st, 2025
Calendar month
November
Race start time
13:00
Race location
Ota City, Shimane, Japan
Race participant capacity
30
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Loop details
Runners will run the same loop for the entire race
Feet of Climb (day loop)
334
Venue Surface (day loop)
334
Race Director Contact Name
Tadatoshi Nishiyama
Contact Email
run@backyardultra.jp
Nov 2025

Backyard Ultra Last Samurai Standing – Kyoto

Published by Tomokazu Ihara

Omori Resort Campground is located only about an hour’s drive from the center of Kyoto. At the foot of the beautiful Kitayama Cedars in Kyoto, the runners will enjoy their... Read More

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Race organizer
Tomokazu Ihara
Race date
Nov 1st, 2025
Calendar month
November
Race start time
13:00
Race location
Kyoto, Kyoto, Japan
Race participant capacity
30
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Loop details
Runners will run the same loop for the entire race
Feet of Climb (day loop)
633
Venue Surface (day loop)
633
Race Director Contact Name
Yoji Ueno
Contact Email
run@backyardultra.jp
Nov 2025

Backyard Ultra Last Samurai Standing – Fukushima

Published by Tomokazu Ihara

Fukushima’s will be a flat course with almost all sections on the road! Sukagawa City is located in the center of Fukushima Prefecture. The venue, Sukagawa Civic Sports Hall, is... Read More

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Race organizer
Tomokazu Ihara
Race date
Nov 1st, 2025
Calendar month
November
Race start time
13:00
Race location
Sugawa City, Fukushima, Japan
Race participant capacity
40
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Loop details
Runners will run the same loop for the entire race
Feet of Climb (day loop)
60
Venue Surface (day loop)
60
Race Director Contact Name
Tetsuya Munakata
Contact Email
run@backyardultra.jp
Nov 2025

Backyard Ultra Last Samurai Standing – Gunma

Published by Tomokazu Ihara

Ueno Village is located in the south western part of Gunma Prefecture. 96% of the village area is surrounded by forests and rich in nature. The course is set entirely... Read More

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Race organizer
Tomokazu Ihara
Race date
Nov 1st, 2025
Calendar month
November
Race start time
13:00
Race location
Uenomura, Gunma, Japan
Race participant capacity
40
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Loop details
Runners will run the same loop for the entire race
Feet of Climb (day loop)
60
Venue Surface (day loop)
60
Race Director Contact Name
Shu Sasano
Contact Email
run@backyardultra.jp
Nov 2025

God’s Own Backyard Ultra-Fall 2025

Published by Gavin Birkett

Can you be the last person standing in the GOBYU Fall 2025 ? Join us for Yorkshires BYU on the outskirts of Leeds. The hidden gem of a venue... Read More

Race organizer
Gavin Birkett
Race date
Nov 15th, 2025
Calendar month
November
Race start time
08:00
Race location
Leeds, Yorkshire, United Kingdom
Race participant capacity
90
Current number of loops record
40
Record holder info
Vic Owens
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Loop details
There's a day time/night time loop
Feet of Climb (day loop)
300
Venue Surface (day loop)
Mixed terrain, tamac & trail
Venue Surface (night loop)
Tarmac path
Race Director Contact Name
Gavin Birkett
Contact Email
gavinbirkett@msn.com
Nov 2024

Empower Backyard Ultra

Published by Jennifer Russo

We had an amazing second year event with 40 yards run and are really excited to do it again on November 9, 2024! The day course is a beautiful... Read More

Race organizer
Jennifer Russo of Empower Ultras
Race date
Nov 9th, 2024
Calendar month
November
Race start time
08:00
Race location
Lebanon, Ohio, United States of America
Race participant capacity
100
Current number of loops record
39
Record holder info
Joe Durrett
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Loop details
There's a day time/night time loop
Feet of Climb (day loop)
388
Feet of Climb (night loop)
197
Venue Surface (day loop)
Trail
Venue Surface (night loop)
Paved bike path
Race Director Contact Name
Jennifer Russo
Contact Email
jrusso.sms@gmail.com
Nov 2025

Last of The Felascans

Published by Leonardo Acosta

San Felasco Hammock Preserve State Park is unique and beautiful. As the Friends of San Felasco website states, “San Felasco Hammock was purchased under Florida’s Environmentally Endangered Lands Program... Read More

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Race organizer
Patrick Gallagher
Race date
Nov 22nd, 2025
Calendar month
November
Race start time
08:00
Race location
Alachua, Florida, United States of America
Race participant capacity
100
Current number of loops record
27
Record holder info
Andy Sholly
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Loop details
There's a day time/night time loop
Feet of Climb (day loop)
151
Feet of Climb (night loop)
85
Venue Surface (day loop)
Trail
Venue Surface (night loop)
packed gravel and grass
Race Director Contact Name
Leo Acosta
Contact Email
leoacosta772@gmail.com
Nov 2025

Matamoros Backyard

Published by J. Enrique Sanchez

Es una carrera de resistencia en la que los participantes recorren un circuito de 6.706 Km. El participante deberá recorrer el circuito mencionado en máximo una hora de lo... Read More

Race date
Nov 22nd, 2025
Calendar month
November
Race start time
05:00
Race location
Matamoros, Tamaulipas, Mexico
Race participant capacity
60
Race facebook URL
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Loop details
Runners will run the same loop for the entire race
Feet of Climb (day loop)
12
Venue Surface (day loop)
Trail
Race Director Contact Name
J. Enrique Sánchez López
Contact Email
enrykesanchez@gmail.com
Nov 2025

Golspie Backyard Ultra

Published by Nicola Harrison

We have kindly been permission by The Earl Sutherland to hold this BackYard Ultra in the beautiful grounds surrounding Dunrobin Castle which sits off of the A9 with Ben... Read More

Race organizer
Ian and Nikki Harrison
Race date
Nov 8th, 2025
Calendar month
November
Race start time
10:00
Race location
Golspie, Sutherland, Highland, Scotland, United Kingdom
Race participant capacity
100
Current number of loops record
31
Record holder info
Kayleigh Webster
Race facebook URL
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Loop details
Runners will run the same loop for the entire race
Feet of Climb (day loop)
259
Venue Surface (day loop)
grass, tarmac and woodland path
Race Director Contact Name
Nicola Harrison
Contact Email
harrisonnicolajayne75@gmail.com
Nov 2025

Backyard Ultra Last Samurai Standing – Hokkaido

Published by Tomokazu Ihara

Moerenuma Park is located in northeastern part of Sapporo, Hokkaido. The park was designed by the world-famous sculptor Isamu Noguchi, and the entire park is a work of sculpture. Among... Read More

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Race organizer
Tomokazu Ihara
Race date
Nov 1st, 2025
Calendar month
November
Race start time
13:00
Race location
Hokkaido, Hokkaido, Japan
Race participant capacity
40
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Loop details
Runners will run the same loop for the entire race
Feet of Climb (day loop)
60
Venue Surface (day loop)
Road
Race Director Contact Name
Yusuke Tannaka
Contact Email
run@backyardultra.jp
Nov 2026

Lemkowski Backyard Ultra

Published by Dawid Migacz

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Race date
Nov 6th, 2026
Calendar month
November
Race location
Krolowa , Malopolska, Poland
Race Director Contact Name
Dawid Migacz
Contact Email
backyard@getservice.pl
Nov 2025

Arrowtown Backyard Ultra

Published by Brandon Purdue

Arrowtown is charming and quirky, a delightful gold rush village nestled beside the sparkling Arrow River and below magnificent peaks.  Arrowtown is one of the most picturesque settlements in... Read More

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Race organizer
Brandon Purdue
Race date
Nov 8th, 2025
Calendar month
November
Race start time
09:00
Race location
Arrowtown, Otago, South Island, New Zealand
Race participant capacity
150
Current number of loops record
50
Record holder info
Jeremy Pelvin 2023
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Loop details
Runners will run the same loop for the entire race
Feet of Climb (day loop)
150
Feet of Climb (night loop)
150
Venue Surface (day loop)
Hard packed gravel including bush trails
Venue Surface (night loop)
Same course but without the technical bush trail
Race Director Contact Name
Brandon Purdue
Contact Email
brandon@arrowtownbackyardultra.co.nz