California · Backyard Ultra
Harvest & Howitzer Backyard Ultra
Harvest & Howitzer Backyard Ultra is a Backyard Ultra event held in Placerville, California. Its next confirmed date is Friday, April 30, 2027.
- Race day
- April 30, 2027
- Location
- Placerville, CA
Race details
- Date
- Friday, April 30, 2027
- Location
- Placerville, California
- Distances
- Backyard Ultra
- Registration
- ultrasignup.com
- Official website
- historyexp.org
Registration, course & weather
- Registration status
- Open
- Start time
- 7:00 AM PDT
- Course profile
- Loop course; Mostly trail, some road
About the Harvest & Howitzer Backyard Ultra
A last-runner-standing backyard ultra on a private Christmas tree and apple farm in the Sierra foothills: one certified 4.167-mile loop every hour until a single runner remains. The inaugural edition runs April 30 to May 2, 2027 and includes on-site camping and a kids' race.
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Harvest & Howitzer Backyard Ultra: common questions
- When is the Harvest & Howitzer Backyard Ultra?
- The next confirmed date is Friday, April 30, 2027.
- Where is the Harvest & Howitzer Backyard Ultra held?
- In Placerville, California.
- What distances does the Harvest & Howitzer Backyard Ultra offer?
- Backyard Ultra.
- How do I register for the Harvest & Howitzer Backyard Ultra?
- Registration is handled by the organiser at ultrasignup.com. Entry fees, caps and deadlines are set there.
- Is registration open for the Harvest & Howitzer Backyard Ultra?
- Yes — registration is open.
- What time does the Harvest & Howitzer Backyard Ultra start?
- 7:00 AM PDT.
- What is the course like at the Harvest & Howitzer Backyard Ultra?
- Loop course; Mostly trail, some road.
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