AKtive's Backyard Ultra

Join us in the land of the midnight sun for the fourth year of AKtive's Backyard Ultra!
The race will be held at Government Peak Recreation Area, the backyard of Alaska’s favorite mountain playground, Hatcher Pass. The course is a 4.167 mile (6706 meter) loop through single track and ski trails with moderate elevation gains/losses (~500ft per loop). Complete as many loops as you can to be the official finisher and earn your entry to the Silver ticket race The Banana Slug Backyard.

Upcoming Races

Jul 11 2026
Backyard
5ooft of gain per loop
Multiple Loop
2 Elevation Rating
Rolling, ~2500 feet in 50 miles
3 Surface Rating
Some rocks, root, and/or ruts

Results

Backyard

Date Finishers Top Result (F) Top Result (M)
07/12/25 28 79.167 75
07/13/24 15 45.83 62.5
07/08/23 17 62.5 91.66
07/16/22 21 66.72 91.74

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