The Bullshit Backyard Ultra
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The Bullshit Backyard Ultra : Race Overview
The Bullshit Backyard Ultra is a last person standing race held in Lenoxville, Pennsylvania on April 3, 2027. The event follows the Backyard Ultra format: runners repeatedly traverse a 4.167 mile loop and must complete each loop within one hour. Each loop must be run to the finish and any runner who fails to complete a loop in the allotted time receives a DNF.
The event alternates between a daytime loop and a night loop with easier terrain for darkness. Mandatory gear for the night loop includes a headlamp, spare batteries for the headlamp, a reflective vest or wrist/leg reflectors, a rear-mounted red blinking light, and a cell phone. Crew support is allowed only between loops; pacing is not permitted and crew members must complete a waiver. Runners are limited to one vehicle each and cars used as aid stations require prior arrangement due to limited spots.
Each runner has a designated personal aid area near the start/finish with room for tents and tables. There will be community food and water at a barn port and at least two port-o-potties near the start/finish with typical supplies. The course may pass near livestock and free range animals; runners should avoid close contact. Awards include a custom wooden DNF medal, a plaque for the winner if there is one, and a belt buckle for runners who reach 100 miles. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
