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Baby Backyard Ultra

Name: Baby Backyard Ultra
Start: 2025-08-09
End: 2025-08-09
Location: Andover

Andover, United States • 9 Aug 2025

The Baby Backyard Ultra is a trail running event held in Maple Grove, Minnesota, offering distances from 5K up to a 50K ultra marathon. Participants start a 5K loop every hour on the hour, continuing until they complete 50K or choose their own distance. The event welcomes runners, joggers, walkers, and children, emphasizing camaraderie, fun, and personal achievement.

It supports the Children's MN Cancer Fund, with all registration fees donated. A virtual option allows remote participation on any 5K course. The relaxed, inclusive atmosphere encourages all levels to join, with aid stations, swag, and family-friendly activities available throughout the day. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United States Minnesota Andover

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

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