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2026 Backyard Ultra Calendar
Compare the 2026 backyard ultras currently in the curated directory, including team-championship-linked events. Each card opens a detailed listing with route context, logistics, and official organizer sources.
- 2026 backyard events
- 3
- Active or upcoming
- 3
- Past editions
- 0
Active and Upcoming 2026 Backyard Ultras
The 2026 backyard editions currently listed in the directory, ordered by start date.
Sydney's Backyard Ultra
St Ives Showground, Sydney, Australia · Trail
One of Australia's premier backyard ultra events. A last-person-standing race starting at 8:00 AM at St Ives Showground with a community-focused atmosphere.
Dutch Backyard Ultra
Zeewolde, Netherlands · Trail
The official Netherlands satellite event for the World Team Championship. Athletes compete as part of the Dutch national team on a course in Zeewolde.
World Backyard Ultra Team Championship
Bell Buckle, Tennessee, USA (and worldwide satellite sites) · Trail
The premier backyard ultra team event. National teams of 15 runners compete simultaneously at satellite sites worldwide. Each runner completes 4.167-mile loops every hour. The country with the most total loops wins.
Past 2026 Backyard Ultra Editions
Completed listed editions remain available for course, organizer, and championship research.
No matching editions are currently in this curated directory section.
Calendar FAQs
Does a backyard ultra have a fixed finish time?
No. Runners start one standard yard every hour and continue until only one athlete completes another yard. The finish date can therefore be uncertain.
Are all 2026 backyard ultras championships?
No. This page includes the source-checked 2026 backyard races in the directory; each event record explains any championship or team connection.
Where can I learn backyard ultra rules and strategy?
Use the separate backyard ultra format guide for rules, training, hourly routines, nutrition, and race-strategy resources.
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Backyard Ultra Format Guide
Understand the hourly yard format and build a practical preparation path.
Open resource →Full 2026 Race Calendar
Compare the backyard listings with every other 2026 event in the directory.
Open resource →Backyard Ultra Strategy
Plan repeatable loops, between-yard routines, pacing, food, and late-race decisions.
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