Austin's Backyard Marathon

🏃‍♂️ AUSTIN'S BACKYARD MARATHON

📏 How Far Will You Go?

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

🏞️ Texas Hill Country Paradise

Nestled in the heart of the Texas Hill Country, our event takes place in Lago Vista, just 30 miles northwest of Austin. The course winds around a peninsula jutting into Lake Travis, offering stunning water views and the natural beauty of Central Texas. Experience the perfect blend of challenging terrain and breathtaking landscapes that will keep you motivated hour after hour.

🌟 Join Us

Join us for the inaugural Austin's Backyard Marathon & Memorial Day Remembrance Run, a unique endurance event that allows you to push your limits in the beautiful Hill Country. This officially sanctioned Backyard Ultra is not just a race — it's a test of mental fortitude, strategic pacing, and physical endurance that will challenge you in ways you've never experienced.

🏁 The Backyard Ultra Format

⏳ Last Person Standing Challenge

This is an officially sanctioned Backyard Ultra. Complete each 4.167-mile loop within 60 minutes to continue. A new loop starts at the top of each hour.

The May 2025 race is an official Bronze Ticket qualifying event! Our winner will earn a guaranteed spot in a 2025 Silver Ticket race on the road to the 2026 US Backyard Ultra National Team.

🎖️ Memorial Day Remembrance Run

Set Your Own Challenge for a Memorial Day Remembrance Run

While the last runner standing wins the overall championship and qualifying spot, you’re welcome to participate according to your own goals. Many runners choose to complete a specific number of loops rather than competing in the last-person-standing challenge.

You’ll earn recognition based on your achievement: Complete 1 loop (4-miles) for a woodallion, 4 loops for half marathon medal, 7 loops for marathon medal, or 8+ loops for ultra medal. Simply notify race staff when you’ve reached your personal goal.

📜 The Rules for the Last Runner Standing Are Simple

• The course: is a 4.167-mile (6.706 km) loop
• New loop starts: at the top of each hour
• Participants: must complete each loop within the hour to continue
• Runners are eliminated: if they fail to complete a loop in time or choose not to start the next loop
• The last person: to complete a loop is declared the overall winner

📏 Race Distance Equivalents

🏅 Unique Course Features

"This variation in terrain—from exposed shoreline paths to shaded forest sections, and from day to night routes—will provide crucial diversity over extended hours of running. The course change also gives runners a mental reset at the 12-hour mark, which can be psychologically significant in a format that tests mental endurance as much as physical stamina."

🏆 Awards

🎁 What’s Included

✨ Ready to Test Your Limits?

Join us for this unique endurance challenge in the beautiful Texas Hill Country. How many loops can you complete?