Die to Run Backyard Ultra
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Event
Die to Run Ultra is a backyard ultra held in Muskogee, Oklahoma, on May 16, 2026, at the Hatbox sports complex and adjacent paved paths. The event is a last-person-standing format that continues across multiple hours and days until one runner completes a final solo lap.
Format and rules
Each hour a six-sided die is rolled to determine the distance for the next out-and-back lap. Runners must complete the announced distance within the hour to remain in the race; failure to do so results in elimination. Special rules modify some die results as the event progresses, including rule changes after several hours that increase shorter rolls to longer distances. The race stops when one runner completes the final required lap.
- 1 mile
- 2 miles
- 3 miles
- 4 miles
- 5 miles
- 6 miles
Course and support
The course is a measured flat out-and-back on the paved Hatbox path. A central aid station at the start/finish provides water, ice, electrolytes, sweet and savory snacks, and hot meals served periodically. Crews are allowed in a designated base area but may not assist runners on the course. Severe weather may pause or cancel the event under the race director’s discretion; weather-related cancellations do not guarantee refunds. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
