Barn Creek Backyard Ultra
Jamestown, United States • 6 Nov 2026
Barn Creek Backyard Ultra, Jamestown TN : November 6, 2026
Barn Creek Backyard Ultra is a last person standing style backyard ultra held on private property adjacent to Colditz Cove State Natural Area in Jamestown, Tennessee. The course is an out and back of 4.167 mile that passes through woods, crosses Barn Creek via a bridge, and uses a mix of gravel, road, and trail with under 300 feet of elevation gain.
The event follows official backyard ultra rules. Competitors must complete each loop within the hour to have it counted. Except for restrooms, competitors may not leave the course midloop. No personal aid is allowed during a loop, no non-competitors are allowed on the course, no artificial aids such as trekking poles are permitted, and slower runners must allow passes. The winner is the last person able to complete one more loop than any other runner.
Aid will be provided next to the start and finish corral. Runners may set up tents along that area; crew vehicles are not allowed in the crew tent area after setup. The main aid station offers warm food, water, drinks, and port-a-potties. The race uses reusable speed cups and each runner receives one at packet pickup.
Camping options include 12 full RV hookups, 10 water only campsites for a fee, and free tent camping. Runners who complete 100 mile receive a belt buckle. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.