Victory Lane Backyard 12

VICTORY LANE BACKYARD 12

VICTORY LANE BACKYARD 12 is a backyard ultra held in Bussey, IA. Runners complete repeated laps of 4.167 miles each hour; the format yields 50 miles at the 12 hour mark and the race has a 12 hour cap.

Rules require runners to be back in the starting corral at the top of each hour or they are disqualified. Three, two, and one minute warnings are given before the hour. Laps must be completed within 60 minutes. Participants may not leave the course during a lap except to use the restroom. Spectators, crew, and eliminated runners are not allowed on the course. No pacers or personal aids such as trekking poles may be used while running the course. Slower runners must allow others to pass. After completing a lap, participants may receive aid from their crew.

The winner is the last person to complete an extra lap, finishing one more lap than anyone else. All other participants receive results as distance covered or laps completed; if multiple runners finish the full 12 loops, they are marked as Finished and no single winner is declared.

The course begins and ends at the barn and follows mostly grass with some gravel. Expect roots, rocks, uneven surfaces, and possible water this time of year. Snacks will be available at the starting corral and at an aid station.

Early packet pick up is available Friday at CrossFit Valley Junction. A mandatory pre-race meeting will be held before the event. Registration uses tiered pricing with increases on May 1 and August 1; a t-shirt add on is available for $25 before the August 1 price increase. No refunds or transfers. Registration closes Saturday, August 21 at 11:59 PM CT. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

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