Ohio's Backyard Ultra
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Event Format
Ohio's Backyard Ultra is a last person standing running event. The race format requires participants to complete a 4.167-mile loop within one hour. Upon finishing a loop, runners must be ready to start the next loop at the top of the next hour. This pattern continues every hour.
Event Details
The event takes place at the McChesney Ridge Athletic Club in Lucasville, Ohio. It is scheduled to begin on March 21, 2026, at 7:30 AM.
Race Affiliation
This event is affiliated with the "Road to Big’s" series. For the 2025-2026 cycle, it is designated as a "Bronze Ticket Race." The winner of a Bronze Ticket Race earns the option to run in an accompanying Silver Ticket race for a chance to qualify for the World Team Competition at Big's Backyard Ultra.
In the previous cycle (2021-2024), this event was a Silver Ticket Race. The winner of a Silver Ticket Race earns a spot on the USA team roster for the World Team Competition. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
