Logo

Austin's Backyard Marathon

Leander, United States • 23 May 2026

Austin's Backyard Marathon & Memorial Day Remembrance Run is a unique endurance event held in Lago Vista, Texas, nestled in the scenic Texas Hill Country near Lake Travis. The race features a challenging 4.167-mile trail loop around a peninsula with stunning water views and mixed terrain, including technical trail sections. It follows the Backyard Ultra format where runners complete each loop within an hour, starting a new loop at the top of each hour, continuing until only one runner remains.

Participants can also set personal goals, earning medals for half marathon (4 loops), marathon (7 loops), or ultra distances (8+ loops). The course changes at night to a different section, adding tactical variety. Aid stations, finisher medals, and custom event shirts are provided. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United States Texas Leander

Race information

Website Registration
33 mi
Ultra Distance - 8+ Loops (33.336+ Miles)
26 mi
Memorial Day Remembrance Marathon - 26.2 Miles (7 Loops)
13 mi
Memorial Day Remembrance Half-Marathon - 13.1 Miles (4 Loops)
4 mi
Austin's Backyard Ultra - 4.167-Mile Loop per Hour
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
Trail runs nearby

Capt'n Karl's Trail Series - Reveille Peak Ranch

Burnet - 25 mi from Leander

...

Capt'n Karl's Trail Series at Reveille Peak Ranch in Burnet, Texas, is a premier trail running event held August 9-10, 2025. Set in a stunning private adventure park 55 miles northwest of Austin, the race features multiple distances: 60K, 30K, 20K, 10K, a Sunset 5K, and a Youth 1-Mile Trail Run for..

Mellow Trail Race

Spicewood - 19 mi from Leander

...

The Mellow Trail Race is a scenic trail running event held at Pace Bend Park in Spicewood, Texas, near Austin and San Antonio. Set along the shores of Lake Travis, the race offers a festive "lake party" atmosphere with the finish line positioned close to the water, allowing runners to cool off and e..

Fields of Gold 50-Miler

Marble Falls - 25 mi from Leander

...

The Fields of Gold 50-Miler and associated races take place at Shaffer Bend Recreation Area in Marble Falls, Texas, showcasing the stunning fall colors of the Texas Hill Country. This event offers multiple distances including a 50-Miler ultra, 50K, marathon, half-marathon, 10K trail race, and a fami..

Donut Dash 16M

Lago Vista - 11 mi from Leander

...

The Donut Dash 16M, officially known as the RRCA 8K Championship | Oasis Donut Dash, is a scenic running event held at Bob Wentz Park in Austin, Texas, along the beautiful Lake Travis shoreline. Scheduled for November 1, 2025, it offers multiple distances including 5K, 8K (the RRCA Texas State Champ..

Big Texas Ultra

Georgetown - 11 mi from Leander

The Big Texas Ultra is a trail running event held near Lake Georgetown, Texas, featuring distances of 100K, 50K, and 15K, along with a 15K RUCK. The 100K race covers a challenging 31.1-mile loop with over 4,600 feet of elevation gain, traversing rocky, dirt, and grass trails. The event starts and fi..

Backyard Ultra - Summit Trail Racing

Marble Falls - 25 mi from Leander

The Backyard Ultra hosted by Summit Trail Racing in Marble Falls, Texas, is a unique "Last Person Standing" trail race featuring a 4.1667-mile loop that participants must complete every hour. Runners continue looping until only one remains, with no pacers allowed. The course includes a flat, wide 2...