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Backyard Ultras in the US

As of October 6, 2026, Crewable lists 96 upcoming backyard ultras in the US from October 2026 to September 2027. The next is Anderson Lake Backyard Ultra on October 10 in Gwinn, MI. Registration is open for 17. 4 advertise prize money.

Sources: UltraSignup, RunSignUp, UTMB, race organizers and race websites

With aid station data

Cannonball Run3 aid

in 6 months

Cannonball Run

Ehrhardt, SC
Backyard Ultra34 hr
Closedfrom $60
The Iron Turtle1 aid

in 39 days

The Iron Turtle

Coker, AL270 ft gain
Backyard Ultra
Closes Nov 13from $65

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October 2026

26 races

  15. Lord of the Hill

    Monroe, WA233 ft gain
    Backyard Ultra$250 purse
    Closes Oct 12from $50

  23. Salt Creek 24

    Port Angeles, WA
    Backyard Ultra24 hr+1
    Open until Oct 25from $5

November 2026

14 races

  9. The Iron Turtle

    Coker, AL270 ft gain
    Backyard Ultra
    Closes Nov 13from $65

December 2026

7 races

  4. The Backland

    Gordonville, TX
    Backyard Ultra
    Closes Dec 5from $150

  7. Across the Years

    Peoria, AZ23 ft gain
    Backyard Ultra6 days+6
    Open until Dec 20from $105

January 2027

1 race

February 2027

5 races

March 2027

6 races

April 2027

8 races

May 2027

11 races

June 2027

7 races

July 2027

2 races

August 2027

4 races

September 2027

5 races

Backyard ultras by state

Quick answers

What is the next backyard ultra in the US?

Anderson Lake Backyard Ultra, on Saturday, October 10, 2026, in Gwinn, MI. Distances: Backyard Ultra.

How many backyard ultras in the US have open registration?

17 of the 96 list registration as open as of October 6, 2026, including Anderson Lake Backyard Ultra, Autumn Harvest 50K • 20-Miler • 10-Miler • 5-Miler • Full • Half • 10K • 5K • Big Bastrop Backyard Ultra (Last Runner & Last Rucker Standing) and Backyard Ultra in New Town (Oct 10 8:00AM).

Which backyard ultras in the US offer prize money?

4 races advertise prize money, including Rocky's Backyard Ultra ($1,000) and Lord of the Hill ($250).

Which states have the most backyard ultras?

Utah (8), Texas (6) and California (5).

What is the busiest month for backyard ultras in the US?

October 2026, with 26 of the 96. November 2026 follows with 14.

By month

October 20262,935November 2026802December 2026133January 202794February 202785March 2027108April 2027119May 202795June 202781July 202743August 202737September 202743

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