Texas Backyard Ultra Series

Texas Backyard Ultra Series

Date: 2026-10-10

Location: 375 South Shore Rd., Bastrop, TX

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Circuit Standings

• Leader: Sarah Sharpe leads the circuit on points. She isn't on the board.
• Status: Neither are the other 88 athletes with banked loops from Rodeo and Austin's.
• Visibility: The Official Master Standings only show athletes who have run two circuit events.
• Bastrop Significance: Bastrop is the unlock. One start line, and every loop you ran this year counts.

Overview

No finish lines. No fixed distances. Just one 4.167-mile loop every hour until only one Texan is still standing.

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Event Details

• Distance: 4.167 miles per loop
• Duration: 60 minutes on the clock
• Participants: 1 soloist remains
• Venues: 4 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.

Circuit Lineup

Each race is its own battle. Together they determine who rules the frontier.

• Spring: The Grit - Rodeo Trail Run Backyard Ultra
• Late May: The Foundation - Austin's Backyard Ultra
• Autumn: The Loam - Big Bastrop Backyard Ultra
• Winter: The SALT - Gulf Coast Backyard Ultra

Series Scoring

Backyard ultra scoring is simple. The series layer adds strategy. Here’s exactly how your loops turn into the championship title.

• Two-Race Minimum: Complete a minimum of two circuit events to appear on the official Master Circuit Standings.
• Loop Points: 1 loop = 1 point: Austin's earns 1.1 points.
• Bonus Points: Earn 5 bonus points for the Last Person Standing.
• Final Survivors Points: Last two athletes receive additional points.

Rules and Regulations

Backyard Ultra is a unique format of endurance running. The objective is to cover the maximum distance possible for your level of ability. Here are some important rules:

• Corral: All runners must be in the corral before the starting bell.
• Loop Structure: Each yard starts exactly one hour after the previous one.
• Timing: Finish the yard under one hour for it to count.
• Winner Criteria: The last runner remaining who successfully completes one more yard wins.

Connect with Us

Follow the journey on Instagram @lastfrontiercircuit.

Visit us at fitfoundation.org/run-a-backyard-ultra.