Grind on the Grid Backyard Ultra
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Grind on the Grid Backyard Ultra
This event is a backyard ultra scheduled for April 17, 2027, in Wingate, IN at 3272 East New Richmond Road. The format uses repeated identical laps called yards; the course layout is based on four one mile straightaways with a short connection to start and finish.
The official lap length is 4 miles 880 feet. The course is an out-and-back with a short grass trail loop near the end. Surfaces include approximately 0.5 mile gravel, 0.5 mile grass, and 3.167 miles of road with decent shoulders.
Organizers provide a measured starting corral sized to fit the entire field and plan to keep it the same size throughout the event. Each loop starts precisely one hour after the previous start, with warnings given at three, two, and one minute before the bell; all competitors must start at the bell and no late starts are allowed. Each loop must be completed within the hour to count, including the final lap.
Course rules note that, except for restroom breaks, competitors may not leave the course during a loop; portapotties will be located near the starting corral. No non-competitors are allowed on the course. Personal aid during a loop is not allowed, though common aid stations are permitted. Artificial aids, including trekking poles, are prohibited. Timing will track who finishes each loop but will not provide official per-loop splits for individual runners. The winner is the last person to complete a loop; if no runner completes one more loop than others, there is no winner. Tent and canopy setup is allowed the night before the event. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
