Elsa Chicken Plucker Backyard Ultra
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Elsa Chicken Plucker Backyard Ultra
Elsa Chicken Plucker Backyard Ultra is scheduled for June 5, 2027 at Willenborg Woods in Charleston, IL. The event uses a backyard ultra format in which runners complete the same 4.167 mile loop every hour; runners who fail to complete a loop within the hour are removed from the race. The last runner remaining earns a Bronze Ticket to Big Dog's Backyard Ultra World Championship.
The property includes 149 acres of maintained trails. The course is described as a day loop of single track and groomed grass trails, and a night loop that uses grass trails and country roads. A feature called the Tunnel of Trees is noted as a distinct section of the route. Organizers require reflective gear for running at night.
Support is permitted in the form of one crew member per runner. Registration availability and fee details are listed with the event; registration closes on Fri, Jun 4 at 11:59 PM CT. The event is organized by Willenborg Woods and takes place at the address listed for the property in Charleston, IL. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
