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SUMMARY:Natural State Backyard Ultra
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the second annual Natural State Backyard Ultra which is the location for the High School Ultramarathon National Championship hosted by Epopeo in North Little Rock\, Arkansas on March 14-15.  Compete with other high school endurance athletes from around the country for the opportunity to be the High School Ultramarathon National Champion.  The Backyard Ultra format (see description below) used for this event allows any level of runner the opportunity to compete whether they have competed in ultras in the past. \nTo compete in the High School Division\, the participant must not have graduated earlier than 2026. \nThere is a separate Open Division for all adults and runners not classified in the High School Division. \n  \nPlace: \n1 Soccer Avenue\, North Little Rock\, AR 72118 \nBurns Park Field 3 Parking Lot \nhttps://maps.app.goo.gl/EJaPWrt4KbDz17GC7 \n  \nDescription: \nRacer Check-In and Start \n  \nRacers check in: Saturday\, March 14\, 2026\, 6:00-7:30 a.m. \n  \nThe check-in and start are located at the starting tent at the address above. \n  \nThe race will begin at 8:00 a.m. on Saturday\, March 14\, 2026. \n  \nBackyard Ultra Format: \nA backyard ultra is a type of ultramarathon where runners complete a short\, 4.167-mile loop every hour\, with the race ending when only one participant remains to finish a lap\, essentially making it a “last one standing” competition; the winner is the runner who completes the most loops before all others drop out\, with no predetermined finish distance or time limit\, making it a grueling test of mental and physical endurance. \n  \nOfficial Rules: \nStarts \nEach 4.167-mile loop starts precisely 1 hour after the last \nWarnings will be given 3\, 2\, and 1 minutes before the start of each loop \nAll participants must be in the starting corral and start at the bell (no late starts) \nCorral location stays the same throughout the race \nLoops \nExcept for restrooms\, competitors may not leave the course until each loop is completed \nNo non-competitors on the course (including eliminated runners and crew) \nNo personal aid during a loop (each runner must be self sufficient while on the loop) \nEach loop must be completed within an hour to be counted (including the final lap) \nNo artificial aids (including trekking poles) \nSlower runners must allow passes \nWinner/Results \nThe winner is the last person to complete a loop (in each division) \nAll others are technically DNF \nResults of each runner in terms of distance covered are to be given \nIf no runner can complete one more loop than anyone else\, there is no winner \n  \nAid & Refreshment Stations: \nThere will be food and drink provided (bring your own cup) \nPublic bathrooms and water are available near the starting tent \nBasic first aid supplies will be available at the starting tent \n  \nSupplies: \nRunners are allowed to return to cars or personal tents between each loop \nRunners have the option to bring a support crew but support can only be provided after each loop \n  \nSafety: \nVolunteers will be posted a road crossings for safety \nA police officer will be present past 9:00 pm \nA medic will be present at the starting area for the duration of the race for any medical-related needs \n  \nCourse Description: \nThe course is an easy\, wooded\, flat 4.167-mile loop with an elevation of only 168’. The terrain is mostly packed dirt with only a few rocky sections and less than ½ mile of pavement. The trail can become very muddy during the wet season and after rainstorms. The trail is well-marked with blue & white tape and blue flags. \n  \nAwards: \nHigh School Men’s Champion\, High School Women’s Champion\, Open Division Men’s Champion\, Open Division Women’s Champion \nRecognition will be given to any participant who finishes 7 laps\, officially running an ultramarathon distance \nAfter each runner’s final lap they will receive an award with their total covered distance in laps \n  \nRefunds and Inclement Weather Policy: \nNo Refunds \nNo Inclement Weather Policy. Race will be held regardless of temperature or precipitation (forecast or actual). The race director reserves the right to cancel or delay the race for the safety of the participants.
URL:https://arkansasoutside.com/event/natural-state-backyard-ultra/
LOCATION:Burns Park Soccer Complex\, 1 Tournament Drive\, North Little Rock\, 72115\, United States
CATEGORIES:Running (Trail & Road)
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