West Virginia · Last Runner Standing
Coalfields Backyard Ultra
Coalfields Backyard Ultra is a Last Runner Standing event held in Williamson, West Virginia. Its next confirmed date is Friday, May 28, 2027.
- Race day
- May 28, 2027
- Location
- Williamson, WV
Race details
- Date
- Friday, May 28, 2027
- Location
- Williamson, West Virginia
- Distances
- Last Runner Standing
- Registration
- ultrasignup.com
- Official website
- bigsbackyardultra.com
Registration, course & weather
- Registration status
- Open
- Start time
- 7:00 PM EDT
- Course profile
- Out-and-back course; Mostly road, some trail
About the Coalfields Backyard Ultra
A Lazarus Lake-sanctioned last-runner-standing backyard ultra in Williamson, West Virginia. Runners start a measured 4.1667-mile out-and-back loop at the top of every hour until one runner is left.
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Coalfields Backyard Ultra: common questions
- When is the Coalfields Backyard Ultra?
- The next confirmed date is Friday, May 28, 2027.
- Where is the Coalfields Backyard Ultra held?
- In Williamson, West Virginia.
- What distances does the Coalfields Backyard Ultra offer?
- Last Runner Standing.
- How do I register for the Coalfields Backyard Ultra?
- Registration is handled by the organiser at ultrasignup.com. Entry fees, caps and deadlines are set there.
- Is registration open for the Coalfields Backyard Ultra?
- Yes — registration is open. $130 (from ultrasignup.com, checked October 6, 2026).
- What time does the Coalfields Backyard Ultra start?
- 7:00 PM EDT.
- What is the course like at the Coalfields Backyard Ultra?
- Out-and-back course; Mostly road, some trail.
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