Grind on the Grid Backyard Ultra
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Grind on the Grid Backyard Ultra
The event takes place on April 17, 2027 in Wingate, IN, at 3272 East New Richmond Road. Entry is listed at USD 157.92 and registration closes April 15.
The course for each loop is 4 miles 880 feet in length. It is an out-and-back with a short grass trail loop near the end. Running surfaces are approximately 0.5 mile gravel, 0.5 mile grass, and 3.167 miles of road with decent shoulders.
The format follows standard backyard ultra rules. Each loop must be completed within one hour to be counted. Loops start precisely one hour apart and runners must start with the bell; three, two, and one minute warnings will be given before each start. The starting corral is measured to fit the entire field and remains the same size throughout the event. The organizers are aiming for 100 runners.
Competitors may not leave the course during a loop except for restrooms. Portapotties will be located near the starting corral. Common aid stations are allowed but personal aid during a loop is not. No non competitors are allowed on the course, and artificial aids including trekking poles are prohibited. Timing will track who finishes each loop but individual loop times will not be officially recorded. The winner is the last runner to complete a loop; all others are recorded by distance covered. Tent and canopy setup is allowed the night before. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
