Furbutt’s Backyard 24 Hour

Furbutt’s Backyard 24 Hour is modeled off of the Capital Backyard Ultra. The backyard format originated with Lazarus Lake’s Backyard runs. The concept is simple: Runners have one hour to complete the 4.167-mile course. Runners must be in the corral at the top of the next hour ready to start the next “yard’ (or loop), or they’re out.

In addition to being a challenging run, Furbutt’s Backyard 24 Hour is also a great way to experience the backyard format. This is an excellent opportunity to run your first marathon, 50K, 50-mile, or 100-mile run because the backyard format forces you to rest early and often, which can help you run a longer distance than you thought possible. It is also a great way to meet other runners and build community, since you’ll be starting as a group every hour, sharing the same “yard,” and in close proximity at the one and only aid station.

Whether you are a seasoned ultrarunner or a beginner, Furbutt’s Backyard 24 Hour is a great way to test your limits and see how far you can push yourself.