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Bad Ass Backyard Ultra - Rio Linda, CA

Name: Bad Ass Backyard Ultra - Rio Linda, CA
Start: 2025-03-22
End: 2025-03-22
Location: Rio Linda

Rio Linda, United States • 22 Mar 2025

The Bad Ass Backyard Ultra, organized by Skybreaker Racing in collaboration with Auburn Area Trail Runners, is a unique running event held at Dry Creek Parkway in Rio Linda, California. Participants must complete a 4.16-mile loop within one hour, with new loops starting every hour on the hour. Runners who fail to start on time are eliminated, and the last person standing, who completes the most loops, is declared the winner. This event is officially affiliated with the Backyard Ultra series, allowing participants the chance to qualify for national and world championships. Unique event t-shirts and awards are provided for participants. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United States California Rio Linda

Race information

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4 mi

4.16 Miles

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

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