Backyard Ultra - Summit Trail Racing
Marble Falls, United States • 22 Nov 2025
Event details
The Backyard Ultra - Summit Trail Racing is a Last Person Standing trail race in Marble Falls, TX, held on November 22, 2025. The event is an officially sanctioned Backyard Ultra and is listed as a 2026 Silver Ticket Race. It was selected as one of seven races in the nation offering an automatic spot on the United States Backyard Ultra National Team in 2026.
Course, format and on-site services
Participants run a repeating loop of 4.1667 miles each hour until one runner remains. The daytime trail lap is 2.08 miles; two laps make one loop. The night loop uses a combination of trail and road. Key rules include returning to the start line within 60 minutes (minimum 14:23 min/mile pace) and no pacers allowed. Organizers give 3, 2, and 1 minute warnings before each loop. Crew access is available at the start/finish; primitive camping and RVs are allowed. Aid at the start/finish includes water, ice, orange-flavored Tailwind, and race snacks. Cost is listed as $150 with a price increase noted on 9/1/25. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.