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Baby Backyard Ultra

Maple Grove, United States • 8 Aug 2026

Baby Backyard 5K - 50K ULTRA

The Baby Backyard Ultra in Maple Grove, MN is a backyard ultra format held at 12420 James Deane Parkway with a virtual option. The event uses a repeating 5K loop: participants run a 5K every hour and may continue while they complete each loop within 60 minutes. There are no hard cutoffs until the event ends, and participants may choose how many laps they complete; finishing one 5K lap counts as an official finish.

Distances offered

  • 5K loop option
  • Up to 50K Backyard Ultra option

Presented by Human Race Inc, a 501(c)(3) non-profit, all registration fees are donated to the Children’s MN Cancer Fund. The event has been accepted as part of the RRCA Championship Series 50K, with medals for age group winners who complete the 50K fastest, and Gatorade Endurance as a hydration sponsor for 2026. A virtual entry lets participants run their own 5K course up to 50K and receive race day swag by USPS.

On-site provisions include a covered start and finish area with water, event swag, and snacks. Crew, family, and fans are welcome, and kids may run, ride, walk, or hike for free. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United States Minnesota Maple Grove

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Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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