Great Lawn Backyard Ultra
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Great Lawn Backyard Ultra : Norwalk, CT
The Great Lawn Backyard Ultra is an inaugural backyard-format ultramarathon held at Cranbury Park in Norwalk, Connecticut on November 14. The event uses a fixed loop of 4.167 miles that runners must complete every hour; completing 24 laps equals 100 miles.
The course runs through historic estate grounds, wooded single-track trails, and park paths. To vary the challenge and trail character, the route changes direction every four hours, alternating clockwise and counter-clockwise. Elevation changes are rolling and described as manageable for repeated laps.
As a backyard ultra, the central aid station and runner village sit at the start/finish area. Runners may use personal setups and crew access is permitted in a designated basecamp between laps. Race-provided supplies include hydration, electrolyte replacement, warm food, and hot drinks; staff and volunteers support runners throughout the event.
Format and rules are straightforward: a bell signals the start of each hour; all runners must be in the starting corral when the bell rings; each loop must be completed within 60 minutes, including time for refueling and clothing changes. The event continues hour after hour until a single runner completes a lap within the hour limit and remains the last person standing.
This is a no-refund event; rollovers are allowed upon request. Field size is limited for the inaugural year. Registration closes November 11. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
