Sewanee Slammer
Oct 17Sewanee, TN20 mi
37 mi from Big Dog's Backyard Ultra, the same weekend as Big Dog's Backyard Ultra, registration open
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Big Dog's Backyard Ultra
Bell Buckle, Tennessee
- Days to go
- 11
At a glance
- Date
- Oct 17, 2026
- Location
- Bell Buckle, Tennessee
- Distances
- Backyard Ultra
- Registration
- Registration closed Sep 1, 2026, via ultrasignup.com
- Official site
- facebook.com
- Listed from
- UltraSignup
- Last checked
- Oct 5, 2026
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A Last Man Standing backyard ultra held at the Big Farm-Short Creek in Bell Buckle, Tennessee. The 2026 event is part of the World Backyard Ultra Team Championships and is limited to qualified athletes.
Key dates
Registration closes
Sep 1, 2026
Race day
Oct 17, 2026
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