1 aidBackyard Ultras in the US
As of October 22, 2026, Crewable lists 96 upcoming backyard ultras in the US from October 2026 to October 2027. The next is NorCal Backyard Ultra on October 23 in Granite Bay, CA. Registration is open for 14. 6 advertise prize money.
Sources: UltraSignup, RunSignUp, UTMB, race organizers and race websites
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More Miles Last One Standing Challenge
Knoxville, MD533 ft gain
4.2 mi1 miPrize money
Closes May 31, 2027from $100
Race calendar
October 2026
13 racesHaunted Half Marathon and 5k by Run the Undergrad
Rexburg, IDHalf Marathon5KOpen until Oct 24from $10
November 2026
14 racesDecember 2026
7 racesMitchell's Mountain Infinity Loop - 3.14 mi Last Man Standing/5k/1k
Fayetteville, ARBackyard Ultra5K+1
January 2027
1 raceFebruary 2027
6 racesMarch 2027
7 racesApril 2027
9 racesHarvest & Howitzer Backyard Ultra
Placerville, CA500 ft gainBackyard UltraCloses Apr 20, 2027from $175
May 2027
13 racesJune 2027
8 racesMore Miles Last One Standing Challenge
Knoxville, MD533 ft gain4.2 mi1 miPrize moneyCloses May 31, 2027from $100
July 2027
3 racesLast at the Lake 50k & Last Standing
West Point Lake, GA1,500 ft gainBackyard Ultra50KPrize moneyCloses Jul 21, 2027from $75
August 2027
4 racesSeptember 2027
5 racesLast Dot Standing and 24/48 Hour by Ten Junk Miles
Beleville, WIBackyard Ultra48 hr+1Prize moneyCloses Sep 15, 2027from $100
October 2027
6 racesBackyard ultras by state
- Utah9
- Florida6
- California5
- Colorado4
- Georgia4
- Iowa4
- Missouri4
- Texas4
- Washington4
- Alabama3
- Idaho3
- Michigan3
- Minnesota3
- Tennessee3
- Wisconsin3
- Arkansas2
- Connecticut2
- Illinois2
- Kansas2
- Massachusetts2
- North Carolina2
- New York2
- South Carolina2
- Virginia2
- Arizona1
- Indiana1
- Kentucky1
- Maryland1
- Maine1
- Mississippi1
- Montana1
- Nevada1
- Ohio1
- Oklahoma1
- Oregon1
- Pennsylvania1
- Rhode Island1
- Vermont1
- West Virginia1
- Wyoming1
Quick answers
What is the next backyard ultra in the US?
NorCal Backyard Ultra, on Friday, October 23, 2026, in Granite Bay, CA. Distances: Backyard Ultra.
How many backyard ultras in the US have open registration?
14 of the 96 list registration as open as of October 22, 2026, including NorCal Backyard Ultra, Haunted Half Marathon and 5k by Run the Undergrad and Last Man Standing.
Which backyard ultras in the US offer prize money?
6 races advertise prize money, including Capital Backyard Ultra ($1,000).
Which states have the most backyard ultras?
Utah (9), Florida (6) and California (5).
What is the busiest month for backyard ultras in the US?
November 2026, with 14 of the 96. October 2026 follows with 13.
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All states
- Alabama93
- Alaska2
- Arizona70
- Arkansas57
- California257
- Colorado78
- Connecticut66
- Delaware16
- District of Columbia6
- Florida239
- Georgia180
- Hawaii4
- Idaho17
- Illinois97
- Indiana76
- Iowa33
- Kansas45
- Kentucky50
- Louisiana63
- Maine30
- Maryland64
- Massachusetts61
- Michigan99
- Minnesota24
- Mississippi27
- Missouri76
- Montana16
- Nebraska16
- Nevada30
- New Hampshire20
- New Jersey87
- New Mexico26
- New York126
- North Carolina169
- North Dakota1
- Ohio136
- Oklahoma37
- Oregon49
- Pennsylvania161
- Rhode Island13
- South Carolina92
- South Dakota4
- Tennessee121
- Texas253
- Utah72
- Vermont21
- Virginia124
- Washington98
- West Virginia28
- Wisconsin57
- Wyoming7
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