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NorCal Backyard Ultra
The NorCal Backyard Ultra is a trail endurance event held at Beals Point, Granite Bay, California in late October 2026. The event uses a repeating loop format where participants must complete the loop within each hour to remain in the race.
The main "Last Person Standing" format requires runners to complete a 4.16-mile loop each hour and continue until only one runner remains. Each loop includes about 320 ft of elevation gain. A "Mini" Last Person Standing follows the same hourly loop format but has a 12-hour limit for all participants.
There is one aid area at the start/finish with water, hydration mix, light snacks, and warm food. There are no aid stations along the course and on-course aid by crew is not allowed. Participants are encouraged to bring a personal aid setup near the start/finish for use between laps.
All finishers receive a NorCal Backyard Ultra quarter zip and a custom wood award sized to miles run; the top finisher receives a custom wood plaque. The Unity Initiative associated with the event offers a matched donation program for selected nonprofit partners and provides future race discounts on proof of donation; donations must be made in 2025 and prior to the event dates. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
