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🔄 Backyard UltraBUA

World Backyard Ultra Team Championship

The ultimate backyard ultra. 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.

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Event dates, entry rules, qualification standards, and course details can change. Always verify current information on the official event website before registering or booking travel.

Event Overview

DateOct 17, 2026
Location🇺🇸 Bell Buckle, Tennessee, USA (and worldwide satellite sites)
FormatBackyard Ultra
TerrainTrail
RegionNorth America
SanctioningBUA
HighlightsWorld Championship, Global Satellite Format

Why This Race Matters

World Backyard Ultra Team Championship is a useful reference point for runners comparing backyard ultra events. Its format, terrain, and support model shape the kind of preparation required: not just fitness, but pacing discipline, nutrition planning, foot care, and the ability to make good decisions under fatigue.

Planning Notes

  • Practice the exact hourly routine: loop, eat, foot check, bottle refill, and back to the start. The format rewards repeatability.
  • Train for terrain-specific fatigue. Technical trails and mountain courses demand downhill durability, hiking efficiency, and reliable night lighting.
  • This is not marked as a beginner-friendly event. Confirm qualification standards, support rules, and registration requirements before building a season around it.

Sources

  1. Official event website — https://backyardultra.com
  2. Multiday Running event directory data, last reviewed May 2026.