Blacks Grove Backyard Ultra
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Event overview
The Blacks Grove Backyard Ultra is a backyard ultra event hosted by Agony of DeFeet Wadena Run Club at Blacks Grove Park in Wadena, Minnesota. It is scheduled for May 22–24, 2026. The format is a Last Runner Standing contest: participants complete repeated loops of the same course and the event continues until only one runner completes a loop alone. There is one official winner; other finishers will be recorded as DNF in the backyard format. No pacing or outside help is allowed on course.
Course and logistics
The course is a singletrack trail with winding, uneven surfaces, rolling hills, roots, rocks, and other natural obstacles typical of Minnesota woods. An aid station with basics will be located at the start/finish corral and a crew area is provided. Camping areas are available for runners and crews; only event or park fire pits may be used, and personal or portable fire pits are prohibited. Packet pickup and race check-in are organized by the event and all runners must sign the required waiver.
Participation and gear
- 4.167-mile loop, repeated hourly until one runner remains
- Single 4.167-mile loop (one-loop fun run)
Headlamps are required after dark. Runners are advised to carry visibility gear, personal hydration and nutrition, weather-appropriate layers, trail shoes, and a basic first aid kit. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
