Bear River Backyard Ultra
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Bear River Backyard Ultra
The Bear River Backyard Ultra takes place on November 13, 2026, in Delmar, IA, at Tubbs Farm behind The 61 Drive-in Movie Theater. The event uses a backyard ultra format in which competitors run a repeating loop until only one participant remains.
Participants complete a 4.16-mile loop every hour, on the hour, continuing as long as they can. The event also includes a community 4 mile run that requires a headlamp.
Distances:
- 4.16-mile loop for each hourly lap
- 4 mile community run with headlamp required
Each registered runner receives a 10 by 10 foot camp space for a personal aid station and may bring one to three crew members for assistance. All registered runners receive a custom Bear River Backyard Ultra hockey sweater at packet pickup.
Top male and female finishers receive cash prizes, with amounts determined by total registration numbers. Food and beverages are provided during the event; participants may bring additional supplies or nutrition.
Registration is $200 and the field is capped at 250 participants. Registration closes on Thu, Nov 5 at 11:59 PM CT. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.