Coalfields Backyard Ultra
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Event overview
Coalfields Backyard Ultra is a Last Runner Standing format race held on May 22, 2026, at Southern West Virginia Community and Technical College in Williamson, WV (1601 Co Hwy 52/27). The event is sanctioned through the Backyard Ultra series. The measured loop is 4.1667 miles (out and back: 2.08 miles each way; metric equivalent 6.7056 km). The course is on asphalt, follows the West Williamson flood wall river path, passes a PK-8 school, runs through a neighborhood and by a recreation area to a turnaround at 2.08 miles. The course is marked with cones, directional arrows, and other markers.
There is a single aid station at the start/finish offering water, hydration, food, and porta potties. No personal aid is allowed on the course; all personal supplies must be kept at the start/finish area. Artificial aids such as trekking poles are not permitted. One saturated section may be redirected to the other side of a guardrail if needed.
Logistics and rules
Loops start precisely one hour after the previous start and each loop must be completed within an hour to count. A bell and countdown warnings are used before each loop. Brunning Endurance Timing will provide timing support, live results, and a live video feed. The race is working toward Bronze status for 2026.
Participants may set up camp at the start/finish and may arrive the day before. A camping fee of $10 per day applies. Registration fees listed by tier are $130 (Oct 31-Jan 30), $140 (Feb 1-Apr 30), $150 (May 1-May 22), and $180 on May 22. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
