August Backyard Ultra
Sat, Aug 08
|KMRA Playground
Kick up some dirt on this 4.1 mile loop around the town of McCarthy. Every hour on the hour, until one runner remains! There is no fixed cutoff time so you can run until you complete the loop in one hour. Race starts at KMRA Playground where a tent and chairs will be available to recover and refuel
Time & Location
Aug 08, 2026, 12:00 PM – Aug 09, 2026, 12:00 PM
KMRA Playground, McCarthy, AK 99566, USA
About the event
Welcome to the Backyard Ultra
Join us for a unique endurance running event where participants run 4.167 miles (6.7 kilometers) every hour on the hour until only one runner remains. Prepare for a significant test of stamina and mental resilience.
Event Location
The event will start at the KMRA Playground, with space to set up tents and chairs for rest and recovery between laps around the town of McCarthy.
Key Features
No fixed cutoff time: Continue running until you cannot complete the distance within the hour.