Barn Creek Backyard Ultra
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Barn Creek Backyard Ultra
Barn Creek Backyard Ultra is a Last Man Standing style race held in Jamestown, TN. The event uses a 4.167 mile out and back loop that runs through woods on private property, crosses Barn Creek via a bridge, and sits adjacent to Colditz Cove State Natural Area. Terrain includes gravel, road, and trail with under 300 feet of elevation gain, and the course is designed to favor distance personal records.
Runners may set up tents along the start and finish corral; crew vehicles are not permitted in the tent area after setup. A main aid station will be located next to the start corral offering warm food, water, drinks, and port-a-potties. The event is cup-less; each entrant receives a reusable speed cup at packet pick up.
Race rules follow standard backyard ultra guidelines: competitors must complete each loop to leave the course, no non-competitors are allowed on course, no personal aid during a loop, no artificial aids such as trekking poles, slower runners must allow passes, and the last runner to complete a loop is declared the winner. If no runner completes one more loop than anyone else, there is no winner.
Awards include a belt buckle for runners who complete 100 miles. RV and camping options are available on site, including full hookups, water only sites, and free tent camping. The event is listed as a Bronze Coin Race and is linked to the 2026/2027 Capital Backyard Ultra. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.