Barn Creek Backyard Ultra

Event

Barn Creek Backyard Ultra is a Last Man Standing backyard ultra held in Jamestown, TN. The event uses the backyard ultra format in which all runners complete repeated loops and the last person to complete a loop is the winner. Results list each runner by distance covered; if no runner completes one more loop than everyone else, there is no winner. The event reported strong distance results in its inaugural year: 83% of starters reached at least 50K, 50% reached 100K, and 28% reached 100+ miles. In one year, 5 of 18 runners reached 100+ miles.

Course and rules

The course is an out-and-back loop of 4.167 miles that starts at r3 motoworx and runs through woods on private property adjacent to Colditz Cove State Natural Area. The route crosses Barn Creek via a bridge and mixes gravel, road, and trail surfaces with under 300 feet of elevation gain. Loops start on the hour each hour; each loop must be completed within an hour to count. Race rules follow official backyard ultra guidelines: runners may not leave the course during a loop except for restrooms, no non-competitors are allowed on course, no personal aid is permitted during a loop, artificial aids (including trekking poles) are not allowed, and slower runners must allow passes.

Facilities and awards

Runners may set up tents along the start/finish corral; crew vehicles are not allowed in the tent area after setup. The main aid station is next to the start corral and will offer warm food, drinks, water, and port-a-potties. Campsites and RV sites are available by reservation; tent camping is free. All runners who complete 100 miles receive a belt buckle. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.