Backyard Ultra
The backyard ultra is the fastest-growing format in endurance running (+25% annual growth). The concept is simple: run a 4.167-mile loop every hour, on the hour, until everyone else stops. Last person standing wins. There's no set distance — races have lasted over 100 hours. The format rewards consistency, mental toughness, and pacing discipline over raw speed, making it surprisingly accessible for experienced runners over 50.
Best Seasons
Spring, Autumn
Region
Worldwide
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Prerequisites
Complete these adventures first to build the fitness, skills, and experience this adventure demands.
Marathon endurance and pacing discipline are essential for the last-person-standing format.
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