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Backyard Ultra
Rocky's Backyard Ultra
Estes Park, Colorado
- Entry
- $130
- Aid stations
- 1
- Days to go
- 4
At a glance
- Date
- Oct 10, 2026
- Location
- Estes Park, Colorado
- Distances
- Backyard Ultra
- Aid stations
- 1
- Registration
- Registration closes Oct 9, 2026, via ultrasignup.com
- Prize money
- $1,000 purse
- Prize payout
- $1,000 cash prize plus buckles for 100 milers.
- Prize source
- ultrasignup.comVerified Oct 5, 2026
- Official site
- runningwildevents.com
- Listed from
- UltraSignup
- Last checked
- Oct 5, 2026
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Build my planAbout this race
A backyard-style trail ultra near Estes Park in which runners complete a 4.167-mile lap every hour until one runner remains. The course is hosted on trails bordering Rocky Mountain National Park.
Key dates
Registration closes
Oct 9, 2026
Race day
Oct 10, 2026
Pricing
Current price
$130
Registration
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Aid stations
1| Station | Distance | Crew | Drop bags | Cutoff | Supplies |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Aid station The race includes a stocked aid station. | -- | -- | -- |
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