Tartarus Backyard Ultra
August 15th 2026
Spokane, WA
Backyard |
Backyard |
Backyard
The concept of a backyard ultra is quite simple and has been encouraged by Gary Cantrell, aka Lazarus Lake and/or Laz, who founded both Big Backyard Ultra and the Barkley Marathons. Tartarus Backyard Ultra will follow closely to Laz’s original format. The concept is simple. It’s a last person standing race. In the end, only one runner will finish the race.
Upcoming Races
Aug 15 2026
Backyard
Multiple Loop
3
Elevation Rating
Hilly, ~2500-7500 feet in 50 miles
3
Surface Rating
Some rocks, root, and/or ruts
Aug 15 2026
Backyard (Ruck)
Multiple Loop
3
Elevation Rating
Hilly, ~2500-7500 feet in 50 miles
3
Surface Rating
Some rocks, root, and/or ruts
Aug 15 2026
Backyard (24 Hours)
Multiple Loop
3
Elevation Rating
Hilly, ~2500-7500 feet in 50 miles
3
Surface Rating
Some rocks, root, and/or ruts
Results
Backyard
| Date | Finishers | Top Result (F) | Top Result (M) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 09/06/25 | 4 | 70.834 | 75.001 |
| 09/06/25 (Ruck) | 12 | 69.9 | 72.23 |
| 09/06/25 (24 Hours) | 5 | 54.167 | 100.001 |
| 08/17/24 | 13 | 41.667 | 137.501 |
| 08/17/24 (Ruck) | 5 | 41.94 | 58.25 |
| 08/17/24 (24 Hours) | 6 | 37.5 | 100.001 |
| 08/19/23 | 15 | 54.1667 | 54.1667 |
| 08/19/23 (Ruck) | 4 | 30.29 | 30.29 |
| 07/30/22 | 17 | 54.1671 | 170.8347 |
| 04/23/22 | 18 | 45.834 | 137.501 |
| 04/24/21 | 18 | 45.834 | 137.501 |
| 04/24/21 (Ruck) | 1 | 29.167 | |
| 09/19/20 | Race Cancelled | ||
| 07/27/19 | 5 | 62.501 | 83.334 |