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Elm Creek Backyard Ultra

Maple Grove, Minnesota210 spots
Days to go
199
Register on UltraSignupbigsbackyardultra.com

At a glance

Date
Apr 23, 2027
Location
Maple Grove, Minnesota
Distances
Backyard Ultra
Elevation gain
296 ft
Registration
Registration open until Apr 4, 2027, via ultrasignup.com
Official site
bigsbackyardultra.com
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UltraSignup
Last checked
Oct 4, 2026

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About this race

The Elm Creek Backyard Ultra is the first 'Backyard' event in the Twin Cities. The race is simple, complete a 4.167 mile loop every hour, for as long as you can.

Key dates

Registration opens

Sep 7, 2026

Registration closes

Apr 4, 2027

180d

Race day

Apr 23, 2027

199d

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