Where Da Gold At? Backyard Ultra
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Where Da Gold At? Backyard Ultra
Where Da Gold At? Backyard Ultra is a backyard ultra event held March 13–14 in Saraland, Alabama at 98 Station St, using the Jacinto Port Trail System. The format uses repeated loops of 4.1667 mile distance; runners must complete each loop within the allowed hour to continue. The event continues in this way until only one runner remains.
The course is a trail loop that is described as flat and wide enough to pass. Conditions change as daylight fades and the trail has reduced light after dark. Basecamp is located at the trailhead and supports one standard 10x10 pop-up tent or canopy per runner for crew and gear. Heavy machinery and digging are not permitted. Trailhead parking is limited, and the race field is strictly capped at 75 runners.
Finish milestones correspond to loop counts and carry specific awards:
- Half Marathon (4 loops): official event finisher medal.
- Marathon (7 loops): premium event T-shirt.
- 50-Mile Mark (12 loops): heavy custom Gold Coin.
- 100-Mile Club (24 loops): Amateur Sketch Belt Buckle.
- Last Man Standing (champion): Leprechaun Flute prize.
Basecamp provisions include pizza, pickles, candy, trail mix, multiple hot meals, and hydration options such as water, pickle juice, sodas, and Tailwind. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
