Never Ending Fun
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NorCal Backyard Ultra : Never Ending Fun
The NorCal Backyard Ultra is a backyard ultra event held October 23-25, 2026 at Beals Point, Granite Bay, California. The main Last Person Standing format uses a repeating loop of 4.16 miles with about 320 ft of elevation gain per lap. Runners must begin a new lap at the top of each hour and finish the previous lap within that hour; failing to return to the start line for the next lap results in disqualification.
A "Mini" Last Person Standing follows the same hourly loop format but has a 12-hour limit, ending all Mini runners at the twelve-hour mark. The course has no aid stations along the route; there is one aid tent at the start/finish area offering water, hydration mix, light snacks, and warm food. Participants are encouraged to set up their own aid area near the start/finish with personal supplies such as a tent, chair, and food.
All entrants receive a NorCal Backyard Ultra hoodie and a custom wood award that reflects miles completed. The top finisher receives a custom wood plaque. The event includes the Unity Initiative, which matches participant donations to selected nonprofit partners up to $40 or 25% of a registration fee and offers a future race discount when donation proof is provided. Selected partners include local food banks, CASA organizations, Sierra Club of California, Placer Land Trust, AcademySTAY, and the ACLU. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
