Austin's Backyard Marathon Ultra • Full • Half & Memorial Day Remembrance Run 4 Miler • 8 Miler

AUSTIN'S BACKYARD MARATHON

How Far Will You Go?

"So, the last shall be first, and the first last"

Event Location

• Date: 2027-05-29
• Address: 4000 Shaw Dr., Marble Falls, TX
• Event URL: Register Here

Texas Hill Country Wild

Our event takes place at Turkey Bend LCRA Recreation Area near Lago Vista and Marble Falls, Texas. The course traces a peninsula along the Colorado River, winding through open meadows, wildflower fields, and shaded Hill Country woodland. Expansive views. Rolling terrain. Wildflower invasions in spring. A landscape that earns every mile you put into it.

Race Overview

Join us for Austin's Backyard Marathon &: Memorial Day Remembrance Run, a race weekend built around endurance, community, and remembrance. Whether you're chasing the Bronze Ticket, your first marathon, or running to honor someone, you'll find your distance and your reason at Turkey Bend.

The Backyard Ultra Format

Saturday — Last Person Standing Challenge

• Challenge: Austin's Backyard Ultra is a premier, rugged challenge.
• Loop Format: One 4.2-mile loop. One hour to complete it.
• Timing: A new loop starts at the top of every hour.
• Winning: Last runner remaining wins.

Sunday — Memorial Day Remembrance Run

• Purpose: Run in honor of someone. Run, ruck, or walk in their memory.
• Distances: Four distances available with no clock pressure.
• Marathon: Seven loops total — six 4.2-mile main loops plus one 1-mile finishing loop.
• Half Marathon: Four loops total — three 4.2-mile main loops plus one 1-mile finishing loop.

The Rules for the Last Runner Standing

• Unified Loop: The course is a 4.2-mile unified loop.
• Loop Start: A new loop starts at the top of each hour.
• Completion: Participants must complete each loop within the hour to continue.
• Elimination: Runners are eliminated if they fail to complete a loop in time or choose not to start the next loop.

Awards

• Finisher Woodallion: Complete at least one loop.
• Half Marathon Medal: Complete 13.1 miles.
• Marathon Medal: Complete 26.2 miles.
• Ultra Medal: Complete 8+ loops (31+ miles).

What's Included

• Event Entry: Access to this unique endurance challenge in the Texas Hill Country.
• Custom Event Shirt: Commemorative shirt to remember your achievement.
• Finisher's Medal: Earn a medal by completing at least one loop.
• Aid Station Support: Fully stocked aid stations to keep you going hour after hour.

Who Will Be The Last Person Standing?

How many loops can you complete? Ready to Test Your Limits? Join us at Turkey Bend for a race weekend you won't forget.