New York · 4.16 Miles
SRC Presents: A Backyard Ultra
SRC Presents: A Backyard Ultra is a 4.16 Miles event held in Hauppauge, New York. Its next confirmed date is Saturday, December 12, 2026. About 1,750 runners take part across all distances.
- Race day
- December 12, 2026
- Location
- Hauppauge, NY
- Field size
- ~1,750 runners
Race details
- Date
- Saturday, December 12, 2026
- Location
- Hauppauge, New York
- Distances
- 4.16 Miles
- Field size
- About 1,750 runners
- Course
- 135 ft gain
- Registration
- runsignup.com
Registration, course & weather
- Registration status
- Open
- Start time
- 8:00 AM EST
- Course profile
- Loop course; Mostly trail, some road; 135 ft gain (official course data)
- Typical race-day weather
- about 26°F at the start, 70% humidity, 5 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)
About the SRC Presents: A Backyard Ultra
2026 Date - December 12th Long Island has a rich and deep running culture. There are multiple events every weekend to choose from. However, runners that enjoy longer race distances or trail events have only a few options to choose from over the course of the entire year. This event will provide an opportunity for those that enjoy ultra or trail running to participate in a unique event. A portion of the proceeds will benefit the Long Island Greenbelt Trail Conference, who help maintain the trail…
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SRC Presents: A Backyard Ultra: common questions
- When is the SRC Presents: A Backyard Ultra?
- The next confirmed date is Saturday, December 12, 2026.
- Where is the SRC Presents: A Backyard Ultra held?
- In Hauppauge, New York.
- What distances does the SRC Presents: A Backyard Ultra offer?
- 4.16 Miles.
- How many people run the SRC Presents: A Backyard Ultra?
- About 1,750 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 SRC Presents: A Backyard Ultra?
- Registration is handled by the organiser at runsignup.com. Entry fees, caps and deadlines are set there.
- Is registration open for the SRC Presents: A Backyard Ultra?
- Yes — registration is open. $92 (from runsignup.com, checked September 26, 2026).
- What time does the SRC Presents: A Backyard Ultra start?
- 8:00 AM EST.
- What is the course like at the SRC Presents: A Backyard Ultra?
- Loop course; Mostly trail, some road; 135 ft gain (official course data).
- What is race-day weather usually like at the SRC Presents: A Backyard Ultra?
- about 26°F at the start, 70% humidity, 5 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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