Florida · BACKYARD Ultra
The BACKYARD Genesis
The BACKYARD Genesis is a BACKYARD Ultra event held in Lake Wales, Florida. Its next confirmed date is Saturday, October 31, 2026.
- Race day
- October 31, 2026
- Location
- Lake Wales, FL
Race details
- Date
- Saturday, October 31, 2026
- Location
- Lake Wales, Florida
- Distances
- BACKYARD Ultra
- Registration
- ultrasignup.com
- Official website
- facebook.com
Registration, course & weather
- Course profile
- Loop course; Trail surface
About the The BACKYARD Genesis
The BACKYARD Genesis is an inaugural backyard-ultra event from Ultra Ultras Events, planned for the Lake Wales, Florida area. Runners repeat a 4.167-mile loop every hour, on the hour, with no on-course aid, until only one competitor can complete a lap alone.
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The BACKYARD Genesis: common questions
- When is the The BACKYARD Genesis?
- The next confirmed date is Saturday, October 31, 2026.
- Where is the The BACKYARD Genesis held?
- In Lake Wales, Florida.
- What distances does the The BACKYARD Genesis offer?
- BACKYARD Ultra.
- How do I register for the The BACKYARD Genesis?
- Registration is handled by the organiser at ultrasignup.com. Entry fees, caps and deadlines are set there.
- What is the course like at the The BACKYARD Genesis?
- Loop course; Trail surface.
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