The great thing about the Midwest is the amount of space and land that people have available. Either you or someone you know is sitting on a few acres that’s not being used for anything. Great place for a backyard ultramarathons.
Grind on the Grid Backyard Ultra
Date: Saturday, May 9 @ 7 AM
Registration closes: Thu, May 7 @ 11:59 PM ET
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Loops
Except for restrooms, competitor may not leave the course until each loop is completed
*We will have portapotties near the starting corral*
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.
Timing
We will not be officially timing each loop (for individual runners), but will certainly be keeping track of who finishes each loop!
Winner/Results
The winner is the last person to complete a loop
Lazy A Backyard Ultra
Date: Saturday, May 9 @ 8 AM
Registration closes: Tue, May 5 @ 11:59 PM CT
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Lap Distance
Each lap is 4.167 miles (6.706 kilometers).
A completed lap is denoted as 1 Yard.
This distance ensures that running 24 laps in 24 hours equals 100 miles.
Time Limit per Lap: Runners must complete each lap within one hour.
Any remaining time within the hour can be used to rest, eat, hydrate, or prepare for the next lap.
Elimination
Failing to finish a lap within the hour results in elimination.
Runners who quit voluntarily or miss the start of a lap are also eliminated.
Winner:
The last runner standing must complete their final lap solo to be declared the winner.
All others technically receive a DNF ("Did Not Finish") designation, however, a DNF will NOT go on your record, instead it will show the total miles accumulated.