Backyard Nonsense

JUN

6

2026

Backyard Nonsense is a timed trail run at Richard Bong State Recreation Area featuring short loops amid rolling hills and lake views. Run 3, 6, 12 or 24 hour formats including a Backyard 24 in a friendly, inclusive event.

Sat 6 Jun 2026

Brighton, Wisconsin

Website

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

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Event overview

Backyard Nonsense is a timed trail running event on Saturday, June 6, 2026, held at Richard Bong State Recreation Area near Vern Wolf Lake in Wisconsin. The event uses short looped courses that run through areas of rolling hills and scenic lake views. The organizer describes the course as marked loops around the state recreation area.

Race formats and logistics

3-hour timed event
6-hour timed event
12-hour timed event
24-hour timed event
Backyard 24 option

Participants should have a 2026 Wisconsin State Park pass for their vehicle; a day pass may be purchased at park entry if needed. Registration closes on Wednesday, June 3, 2026 at 11:59 PM CT. The organizer provides free entry slots for BIPOC and LGBTQ+ athletes as an inclusion measure. The event accepts each entrant’s declared gender for registration, and non-binary entrants can request post-registration record changes to reflect their pronouns. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

24 hr

Backyard 24

24 hr

Backyard 24-Hour Ultra

12 hr

Backyard 12-Hour

6 hr

Backyard 6-Hour

3 hr

Backyard 3-Hour