Elsa Chicken Plucker Backyard Ultra
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Elsa Chicken Plucker Backyard Ultra
The Elsa Chicken Plucker Backyard Ultra takes place on May 30, 2026 in Charleston, Illinois, at Willenborg Woods (17737 E County Road 380N). It is a Backyard Ultra format event and is listed as a Bronze Ticket event for advancement toward Big Dog's Backyard Ultra World Championship. The property contains 149 acres of maintained trails.
Format, course and rules
Runners complete a fixed loop each hour until one runner remains. The course is a 4.167-mile loop. The daytime route uses single-track and groomed grass trails. The night route includes grass trails and country roads. A feature called the Tunnel of Trees is part of the course.
Event rules include completing the loop each hour and elimination for missing an hourly loop. One support crew member is allowed per runner. Reflective gear is required for night running. The organizer builds and maintains the trails on the property and states the event emphasizes trail running and community. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
