Backyard Nonsense

JUN

2026

Backyard Nonsense at Richard Bong State Recreation Area is a timed loop trail event with rolling hills, scenic views and fun hourly on course challenges. Pick 3, 6, 12 or 24 hour formats and join a welcoming ultrarunning community.

Sat 6 Jun 2026

Brighton, Wisconsin

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

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Backyard Nonsense : Event overview

Backyard Nonsense is a timed trail running event held on Saturday, June 6, 2026, at Richard Bong State Recreation Area in Wisconsin near Vern Wolf Lake. The event is organized by CUSS Running (Curious Ultrarunner's Secret Society) and uses marked looped trails that include rolling hills and scenic views. The format features short loops and hourly on-course challenges; the course loop length is stated as 0.75 miles. Race options cover multiple timed ultra formats.

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24-hour
Backyard 24

Logistics and policies

Registration for the event closes on Wednesday, June 3 at 11:59 PM CT. Competitors and supporters arriving by vehicle must have a 2026 Wisconsin State Park pass or purchase a day pass at park entry. The organizer states an inclusion policy that provides a number of free entries for BIPOC and LGBTQ+ athletes and accepts each entrant’s declared gender without requiring supporting evidence. Non-binary athletes can request registration record updates to reflect pronouns if needed. The organizer’s stated mission is to help others fall in love with ultrarunning. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

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Backyard 24

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