Prairie Nightmare Backyard Ultra

Welcome to the Ultra of your Dreams...

Last Person Standing. One winner, the rest DNF. This Ultra is in the style of Backyard Ultras.

Race Details

• Course: The race is a 6.706 km loop course on gentle trails.
• Start Time: You will start at 8:00 am and must complete your lap within that hour.
• Repetition: Exactly one hour after the first starting time, you run another 6.706 km within that hour. This is repeated hourly.
• Completion: The race ends when the last runner or runners either concede or fail to finish the distance within the allotted time frame.

You must be at the start line and begin racing when the start whistle is blown. Failure to do so will result in a DNF.

Daydream Option

There is a Prairie Daydream option as an introduction to "Backyard Races" and trail running.

• Introduction: This event is for those that want to just give the "Backyard Ultra" style of event a try!
• Course: You still get to run the same 6.706 km loop, you still get to start on the hour but in this event you can start at whatever hour you want up to 3pm. You must start by the 3pm loop (provided there are other runners on the course).
• Loops: You can run 1 loop or up to 5 loops (consecutively) without any pressure of having to keep pushing past where you want to.
• Extension: If the stars align and you want to push past 5 for a few more then inform the onsite RD. Whether you can keep going will be determined by the stage the race is at.

Camping Fees

There will be a $20 (race day) charge for those using a trailer and $10 (race day) for those tenting or car camping.

Runners' Information

1. You will have a designated area for your gear (and crew).
2. There is camping available for the race weekend. Feel free to set up on Friday night and stay over if you want! No need to check in with the park, just show up and let us know. If you are using a trailer, there will be a $20 (race day) charge for those using a trailer, $10 for tent/car camping. Find the RD at check-in or at some point during the weekend to pay.
3. This will be a cupless race. Please ensure you bring your own refillable bottle(s) or cups!
4. You are expected to supply all your food and drink for the duration of the event. The water at the park is drinkable and could be used if you want.

Event Link

For more information, visit the official race page: Prairie Nightmare Backyard Ultra.