Freedom Backyard Ultra
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Freedom Backyard Ultra
The Freedom Backyard Ultra is scheduled for June 6, 2026, at Missouri Freedom Camp in Bourbon, MO. The event follows the Backyard Ultra format: runners must complete a 4.16 miles loop every hour. Missing the start of any loop disqualifies the runner. The race continues until only one runner completes a loop alone.
The course covers cross-country terrain in the Ozark region with rolling hills, technical single-track through dense woods, creek and mud crossings, rocky sections, and open meadow stretches. Runners should expect significant elevation changes and sections that require careful footing.
Registration is open with a stated fee of $75. Volunteers support the event in roles such as aid station, course marshal, timing and registration; volunteers receive a commemorative t-shirt and meals during their shift. Sponsorship tiers are offered at multiple levels and sponsorship proceeds benefit the event mission.
All proceeds from the Freedom Backyard Ultra benefit The Freedom 13, a nonprofit focused on serving military veterans and law enforcement officers through programs for mental health, family support, and transition assistance. The event combines an endurance race format with fundraising for veteran and first responder support. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
