Little Bitty Backyard
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Little Bitty Backyard : The Running Kind
Little Bitty Backyard is a last-person-standing backyard ultra at the Wildlands Conservancy South Mountain Preserve in Emmaus, PA, scheduled for June 13, 2026. Runners complete repeated loops of the same course; the event continues until all but one participant have failed or withdrawn.
The selected loop is about 3.4 miles with more than 350 ft of elevation change over challenging trail terrain. Loops begin on the hour and a runner who does not return in time to start the next loop is eliminated. The format emphasizes continuous hourly starts rather than individual lap times.
Distances and related races:
- Backyard Ultra
- Blackout one-loop nighttime race
- Best Day Beer Mile
Each entrant is allotted a 10×10 transition space for a tent, cot, aid station, or similar setup. Crew may assist in the transition area; pacers are not permitted. Blackout is chip timed; Little Bitty Backyard loops are not chip timed.
The event is organized with a zero carbon approach. A registration fee contribution is used to offset carbon emissions related to the event and to participant travel, with additional subsidies provided by the organizer. Monetary donations for Wildlands Conservancy and gently worn or new shoe donations for Sneakers 4 Good are part of the event’s community and sustainability efforts. Information is available about a fund that can cover registration fees for eligible applicants from under-represented groups. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
