Last Texan Standing- Texas Backyard Ultra Series

Event Overview

The Last Texan Standing - Texas Backyard Ultra Series takes place on October 10, 2026, at 375 South Shore Rd., Bastrop, TX. This unique race features no finish lines, no fixed distances, and just one 4.167-mile loop every hour until only one Texan is still standing.

Race Details

• Distance: 4.167 miles per loop
• Loop Duration: 60 minutes on the clock
• Participants: Soloist remains
• Venues: 3 Texas venues

What Is This

A season-long championship across Texas. Brought to you by the team behind Run A Backyard Ultra, The Last Frontier Circuit is a multi-venue points series that crowns the ultimate endurance champion of the Lone Star State. Complete two or more events, stack your yards, and climb the master leaderboard.

Event Requirements

• 2+ Events Required: Compete in at least two circuit races to unlock your spot on the master leaderboard.
• 1.5× Rodeo Multiplier: The brutal Rodeo terrain pays 1.5 points per loop.
• Bonus Points: Win any event and earn five bonus points.

The Circuit Lineup

Three landscapes. Three seasons. Three kinds of suffering. Each race is its own battle. Together they determine who rules the frontier:

• Spring: Rodeo Trail Run Backyard Ultra in Spicewood, Texas. Rugged terrain designed to test early-season limits.
• Late May: Austin's Backyard Ultra at Turkey Bend Recreation Area. The unforgiving late-May sun challenges endurance runners.
• Autumn: Big Bastrop Backyard Ultra at Lake Bastrop. A perfect autumn crucible to build your series yardage.

Series Scoring

Backyard ultra scoring is simple. The series layer adds strategy:

• The Two-Race Minimum: Complete loops at a minimum of two circuit events to appear on the Master Circuit Standings.
• The Math: 1 Loop = 1 Point.
• Rodeo Multiplier: Every loop in the Rodeo event earns 1.5 points.
• Bonus Points: Last Person Standing and points for completing the second-to-last loop.

Registration

Show up and line up. Will you be the Last Texan Standing? Register for the series to lock in your spot on the Last Frontier Circuit master leaderboard. Follow the journey on Instagram @runabackyardultra.

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More Information

For more details, visit the official race page.