Backyard Nonsense

JUN

6

2026

Backyard Nonsense is a timed trail event with 24, 12, 6, and 3 hour options in the Richard Bong State Recreation Area. Run as far as you want on rolling hills near Vern Wolf Lake. The event is organized by CUSS Running, which has specific policies to foster an inclusive community.

Sat 6 Jun 2026

Brighton, Wisconsin

Website Registration

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

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Event Overview

The Backyard Nonsense running event takes place on Saturday, June 6, 2026. It is located at the Richard Bong State Recreation Area near Brighton, WI. The event is organized by CUSS Running (Curious Ultrarunner's Secret Society).

Race Options

Participants can choose from several timed ultra-distance events:

Backyard 24-hour format
24-hour event
12-hour event
6-hour event
3-hour event

The courses are on trails within the recreation area and near Vern Wolf Lake. The terrain includes rolling hills. The courses are marked. Participants do not need to complete the full time; they can run as far as they wish.

Logistics and Policies

A 2026 Wisconsin State Park vehicle pass is required to enter the park. Daily passes can be purchased at the park entrance.

The event has specific inclusion policies. Free entry codes are available for BIPOC and LGBTQ+ athletes upon request via email; these are not need-based. The organizer accepts each entrant's declared gender without requiring supporting evidence. Non-binary athletes can register and then contact the organizer to have their pronouns updated in the records.

Registration closes on Wednesday, June 3, 2026. More details can be found on the organizer's website. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

12-Hour

24-Hour

3-Hour

6-Hour

Backyard 24