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BALS Backyard
BALS Backyard is a Last Person Standing event held in Rock Hill, South Carolina. It was last held on October 17, 2026 and is usually run in October; the next date hasn't been announced yet.
- Usually held
- October
- Location
- Rock Hill, SC
Race details
- Last held
- October 17, 2026
- Usually held in
- October
- Location
- Rock Hill, South Carolina
- Distances
- Last Person Standing
- Course
- 400 ft gain
- Registration
- ultrasignup.com
- Official website
- facebook.com
Registration, course & weather
- Registration status
- Registration status as last checked September 26, 2026: open
- Start time
- 8:00 AM EDT
- Course profile
- Loop course; Mostly trail, some road; 400 ft gain (official course data); Not USATF certified
About the BALS Backyard
BALS Backyard is the inaugural (2026) Last Person Standing backyard ultra held at Westminster Park in Rock Hill, SC. Runners repeat a 4.167-mile loop (~400 ft gain/loss) every hour until only one competitor remains able to complete another lap.
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BALS Backyard: common questions
- When is the BALS Backyard?
- 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 BALS Backyard held?
- In Rock Hill, South Carolina.
- What distances does the BALS Backyard offer?
- Last Person Standing.
- How do I register for the BALS Backyard?
- Registration is handled by the organiser at ultrasignup.com. Entry fees, caps and deadlines are set there.
- Is registration open for the BALS Backyard?
- Registration status as last checked September 26, 2026: open.
- What time does the BALS Backyard start?
- 8:00 AM EDT.
- What is the course like at the BALS Backyard?
- Loop course; Mostly trail, some road; 400 ft gain (official course data); Not USATF certified.
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