Flag City Backyard Ultra
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Flag City Backyard Ultra : Findlay Reservoir, OH
The Flag City Backyard Ultra is a last person standing race held around the Findlay Reservoir (East Side) in Findlay, Ohio. Competitors run a 4.3 mile loop every hour on the hour. Each loop must be completed within an hour; when only one runner completes a loop alone, that runner is the winner and all others are recorded as DNF. If no runner completes one more loop than everyone else, there is no winner.
This is a self supported event. No food, drink, or supplies are provided during the race, and participants should bring what they need and be prepared for changing conditions. Headlamps are recommended. The course has zero elevation gain, zero mud, and zero roots; it is a simple loop with no shortcuts.
New for 2026 the event includes professional timing, ankle and bib tags for tracking, live online results, and a full event stream for remote viewers. All runners receive a technical race shirt. The race is a Backyard Ultra Bronze Ticket event and the winner earns a Bronze Ticket invitation opportunity.
Parking is available on the grass at the base of the reservoir; vehicles may drive to the top to drop off only. Tent camping is allowed the night before with porta‑johns on site but no running water. All entry fees are non refundable and non transferable; after expenses remaining funds will be donated to Habitat for Humanity. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
