Virginia · 4.17 Miles
Andy's Backyard Ultra
Andy's Backyard Ultra is a 4.17 Miles event held in Earlysville, Virginia. It was last held on October 24, 2026 and is usually run in October; the next date hasn't been announced yet. About 436 runners take part across all distances.
- Usually held
- October
- Location
- Earlysville, VA
- Field size
- ~436 runners
Race details
- Last held
- October 24, 2026
- Usually held in
- October
- Location
- Earlysville, Virginia
- Distances
- 4.17 Miles
- Field size
- About 436 runners
- Course
- 358 ft gain
- Registration
- runsignup.com
- Official website
- instagram.com
Registration, course & weather
- Registration status
- Registration status as last checked September 26, 2026: open
- Start time
- 7:00 AM EDT
- Course profile
- Loop course; Mostly trail, some road
- Typical race-day weather
- about 34°F at the start, 90% humidity, 1 mph wind (based on the 2025 race day, measured near the city center rather than the exact start line; Open-Meteo, checked September 26, 2026)
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Andy's Backyard Ultra: common questions
- When is the Andy's Backyard Ultra?
- The next date hasn't been announced in the listing yet. The race is usually held in October. Check the organiser's website for the official date.
- Where is the Andy's Backyard Ultra held?
- In Earlysville, Virginia.
- What distances does the Andy's Backyard Ultra offer?
- 4.17 Miles.
- How many people run the Andy's Backyard Ultra?
- About 436 runners across all of its distances. That figure is an estimate of the field size, not an entry cap.
- How do I register for the Andy's Backyard Ultra?
- Registration is handled by the organiser at runsignup.com. Entry fees, caps and deadlines are set there.
- Is registration open for the Andy's Backyard Ultra?
- Registration status as last checked September 26, 2026: open. $100 (from runsignup.com, checked September 26, 2026).
- What time does the Andy's Backyard Ultra start?
- 7:00 AM EDT.
- What is the course like at the Andy's Backyard Ultra?
- Loop course; Mostly trail, some road.
- What is race-day weather usually like at the Andy's Backyard Ultra?
- about 34°F at the start, 90% humidity, 1 mph wind (based on the 2025 race day, measured near the city center rather than the exact start line; Open-Meteo, checked September 26, 2026).
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