Barn Creek Backyard Ultra

Barn Creek Backyard Ultra

Barn Creek Backyard Ultra is a Last Man Standing format race held near Jamestown, Tennessee at 1641 Les Franklin Rd S on private property adjacent to Colditz Cove State Natural Area. The course is a 4.167 mile out and back that runs through woods and across Barn Creek via a bridge. Terrain includes gravel, road, and trail with less than 300 feet of elevation gain per loop.

The event follows the standard backyard ultra format: each loop begins on the hour with 3-, 2-, and 1-minute warnings and must be completed within an hour to count. Competitors may not leave the course during a loop except to use restrooms, non-competitors are not allowed on course, and personal aid during a loop is not permitted. No artificial aids such as trekking poles are allowed. The winner is the last runner to complete a loop; if no runner can complete one more loop than anyone else, there is no winner. Results list each runner by distance covered.

A main aid station is located next to the start/finish corral. Warm food, water, drinks, and port-a-potties will be available. Runners may set up tents along the start corral; crew vehicles are not allowed in the crew tent area after setup. RV and campsite reservations are available; tent camping is free. Runners who reach 100 miles receive a belt buckle. The race is designated a Bronze Coin Race and is linked to the 2026/2027 Capital Backyard Ultra in Lorton, VA. This race is cup-less; each runner receives a reusable speed cup at packet pick up. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.