Backyard Nonsense
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Backyard Nonsense - Richard Bong State Recreation Area
Backyard Nonsense is a timed trail running event organized by CUSS Running at Richard Bong State Recreation Area near Vern Wolf Lake in Brighton, Wisconsin. The event is scheduled for Saturday, June 6, 2026, at a venue listed as 26313 Burlington Rd, Kansasville, WI 53139. Courses are marked and run on repeated loops; one source notes approximately 0.75 mile loops that pass near Vern Wolf Lake and through rolling terrain.
The event offers multiple timed options:
- 3-hour timed option
- 6-hour timed option
- 12-hour timed option
- 24-hour timed option (Backyard 24)
Participants and supporters who plan to drive into the park must have a 2026 Wisconsin State Park vehicle pass; day passes are available for purchase at the park entry. Registration has a stated closing date of June 3, 2026.
CUSS Running describes an inclusion policy that reserves a number of free entries for BIPOC and LGBTQ+ athletes and states that each entrant’s declared gender will be accepted without additional evidence. The organizer also offers a process to record non-binary pronouns and related registration details after initial registration. The event materials note marked courses, looped laps, and an emphasis on community and informal race culture. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
