Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery….or so they say. That’s why many of you may recognize the format of the 4 Fore 30 Infinity Backyard Ultra as being the same as Big’s Backyard Ultra. Here’s how it works….
Anyone can be a winner. At 7:00am everyone will line up at the start and have 1 hour to complete the 4.1667 mile loop around the golf course. Go as fast or as slow as you want, just be done in an hour, because… at 8:00am everyone lines up to do the next loop. At the top of each hour, the process repeats until there is only one person remaining. The race could be over in a few hours, or could go for days! Our first year the winner went 22 hours. In 2019 the winner went 27 hours.
This is a race that’s as much mental as it is physical. If you want it the most, you can win it.
However, it’s not all about winning. We want people to move out of their comfort zone. Never run more than a half marathon? Enter and commit yourself to completing at least 4 laps. Never more than a full marathon? Start off with a goal of at least 7 laps. This is about self-achievement….and fun!
All runners will receive a race race swag and a meal coupon for use at the golf course restaurant.
100% of profits go to the Kids’ Harbor Child Advocacy Center.
Backyard Ultra race rules
1) Course
. Loop or out and back
. Must be 4 miles 880 feet in length
. Metric equivalent 6.7056 kilometers
2) Starting Corral
. Measured to fit entire starting field
. Corral stays the same size thru out the event
. Participants must be in the starting corral at the bell
3) Starts
. Each loop starts precisely 1 hour after the last
. Warning must be given 3, 2, and 1 minutes prior to start
. All competitors must start at the bell (no late starts)
4) Loops
. Except for restrooms, competitor may not leave the course until each loop is completed
. No non-competitors on the course (including eliminated runners)
. No personal aid during a loop (common aid stations are allowed)
. Each loop must be completed within an hour to be counted… including the final lap.
. No artificial aids (including trekking poles)
. Slower runners must allow passes.
5) Timing
. Timing of the loops is optional
6) Winner/Results
. The winner is the last person to complete a loop
. All others are technically DNF
. Results of each runner in terms of distance covered are to be given.
. If no runner can complete one more loop than anyone else, there is no winner.
7) Cap
. Race must be open ended.
Course description
The course will use the cart paths of Lake Valley Golf and Country Club. You are not required to stay on the paths. You can run in the grass next to the paths if you prefer.
Aid Station
There will be a single aid station at the start-finish line. Runner will also pass the aid station just past the 2 mile mark.
Runners will have access to the restrooms on the golf course, if they are still open for the season.
Runners, crew and spectators can also use the restroom and restaurant inside the golf course pro shop.
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