Coalfields Backyard Ultra
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Coalfields Backyard Ultra, May 22, 2026
Coalfields Backyard Ultra is a Backyard Ultra format race held over Memorial Day weekend in Williamson, West Virginia at Southern West Virginia Community and Technical College. The event uses a measured out-and-back loop of 4.1667 miles (2.08 miles out, 2.08 miles back) on an asphalt path that runs along the West Williamson flood wall, passes a school and a community recreation area, and returns to a turnaround at 2.08 miles. The course is described as very flat and will be marked with cones and directional arrows. If a section becomes saturated, organizers will redirect runners to the other side of the guardrail.
The event follows Backyard Ultra rules: each loop starts on the hour, participants must start at the bell, and each loop must be completed within one hour to count. Personal aid on the course is not allowed; there will be a single common aid station at the start/finish offering water, hydration, and food. Porta potties and campus restrooms will be available. Timing and live results will be provided, along with a live video feed.
Camping is permitted at the start/finish area and carries a fee of $10 per day. Organizers are pursuing Bronze status for 2026. Registration is offered in tiered pricing that increases closer to the event date. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
