Backyard Nonsense

JUN

6

2026

Backyard Nonsense is a timed trail run at Richard Bong State Recreation Area featuring 3, 6, 12 and 24 hour options on a scenic 0.75 mile loop around Vern Wolf Lake with rolling hills and hourly challenges. Run day or night at your own pace.

Sat 6 Jun 2026

Brighton, Wisconsin

Website Registration

3-Hour 6-Hour 12-Hour 24-Hour Ultra Backyard 24

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Event overview

Backyard Nonsense is a timed trail running event organized by CUSS Running at Richard Bong State Recreation Area, Wisconsin, on Saturday, June 6, 2026. The event offers multiple timed options including a 24-hour format and shorter timed races. The course is marked and runs around Vern Wolf Lake with rolling hills and trail vistas. The loop length is 0.75 miles and the event includes hourly challenges.

Race distances and format

3-hour
6-hour
12-hour
24-hour (Backyard 24 available)

Registration closes Wednesday, June 3, 2026 at 11:59 PM CT. The organizer notes the event takes place across day and night and that runners may stop whenever they wish during timed events.

Location, fees, and policies

The venue address listed is 26313 Burlington Rd, Kansasville, WI 53139 (Richard Bong State Recreation Area). All vehicles attending the race or supporting racers must have a 2026 Wisconsin State Park pass; day passes can be purchased at park entry. The organizer states an inclusion policy: some free entries are reserved for BIPOC and LGBTQ+ athletes as an affirmation of belonging while funds permit. Entrants’ declared gender is accepted without additional documentation, and non-binary athletes can have registration records amended after signup. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

24 hr

24-Hour Ultra

24 hr

Backyard 24

12 hr

12-Hour

6 hr

6-Hour

3 hr

3-Hour