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Austin's Backyard Marathon & Memorial Day Remembrance Run

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16900 Cherry Ln, Leander TX

Saturday, May 23rd, 2026

🏃‍♂️ Austin's Backyard Marathon

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.

🌄 Texas Hill Country Paradise

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

⏳ 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.

Following our successful 2025 inaugural event, we are working toward Bronze Ticket qualifying status for 2026. Check back for updates on our certification progress!

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.

  • Achievements: 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.
  • Notification: Simply notify race staff when you've reached your personal goal.

The Rules for the Last Runner Standing Are Simple

  • Course: The course is a 4.167-mile (6.706 km) loop.
  • Timing: 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.
  • Winner: The last person to complete a loop is declared the overall winner.

📏 Race Distance Equivalents

  • Half Marathon: 4 Loops - 13.1 miles
  • Marathon: 7 Loops - 26.2 miles
  • 50K: 8 Loops - 31 miles
  • 50 Miles: 12 Loops - 50 miles
  • 100K: 15 Loops - 62 miles
  • 100 Miles: 24 Loops - 100 miles

🏞️ Unique Course Features

  • Day Course: During daylight hours, runners will navigate the southern part of the park with stunning water views.
  • Night Course: As darkness falls, the competition shifts to the northern section of the park, presenting new obstacles.
  • Course Change: This variation in terrain will provide crucial diversity over extended hours of running.

🏅 Awards

  • Finisher Medal: Complete at least one loop.
  • Half Marathon Medal: Complete 4 loops (13.1 miles).
  • Marathon Medal: Complete 7 loops (26.2 miles).
  • Ultra Medal: Complete 8+ loops (33.336+ miles).
  • Last Person Standing: Overall winner + Bronze Ticket.

🎉 What's Included

  • Event Entry: Access to this unique endurance challenge in the Texas Hill Country.
  • Custom Event T-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.

🚀 Ready to Test Your Limits?

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

REGISTER NOW!

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