Big Dog's Backyard Ultra
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Event Overview
Big Dog's Backyard Ultra is a Last Man Standing style competition held in Bell Buckle, Tennessee. The event takes place at the Big Farm-Short Creek and serves as the World Backyard Ultra Team Championships. Participants include top athletes from around the world who have secured their positions through specific performance criteria.
Participation and Qualification
This event is not an open registration race; it is reserved for athletes who have qualified through previous performances. Runners earn a spot by winning silver ticket events or by ranking among the top At-Large performers in their respective nations over a two-year period. The United States team consists of the top 15 qualified American athletes, including citizens or permanent residents.
The qualifying window for this competition remains open until August 15, 2026. Athletes who have completed 100 hours or more in qualifying events are eligible to apply for At-Large positions. Once the qualifying period concludes, the final list of participants is established based on the national rankings and silver ticket winners.
Competition Format
As a backyard ultra, the race follows a format where runners must complete a specific loop within a set time frame. The competition continues until only one runner remains. If a qualified athlete is unable to attend, their place is offered to the next alternate runner in the qualifying rankings. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
