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Backyard Ultra in New Town

Saint Charles, United States • 11-12 Oct 2025

Backyard Ultra in New Town is the first annual ultra to be held in Saint Charles, Missouri, at the New Town amphitheater (3246 Rue Royale St). The event centers on a 4.17-mile loop, with a last-person-standing format requiring runners to be back at the start within the next hour to begin the next lap. The course offers a supportive, community atmosphere with on-site bathrooms and refueling areas near the start/finish, plus nearby restaurants and cafés.

Each completed lap earns a commemorative patch noting distance and laps. A race-jar funds the prize for the winner with half donated to MSMDS charity. Volunteers support the event through Sunday; patches and distance details are recorded for all participants. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United States Missouri Saint Charles

Race information

Registration
4 mi
4.17 Mile Loop
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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