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Broken Anvil Backyard Ultra

Name: Broken Anvil Backyard Ultra
Start: 2025-09-20
End: 2025-09-20
Location: West Point

West Point, United States • 20 Sep 2025

The Broken Anvil Backyard Ultra is an endurance running event held in West Point, Iowa, featuring repetitive 4.167-mile loops through Pollmiller Lake Park. Participants aim to complete as many loops as possible within a set time, testing their physical and mental resilience. The race emphasizes community support, with aid stations, camping options, and a family-friendly atmosphere. The course includes paved paths, gravel, and trail sections, with minimal elevation change. The event is part of the Backyard Ultra Series and encourages runners of all levels to challenge themselves in a tough, supportive environment. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United States Iowa West Point

Race information

Website Registration

4 mi

175 m+

4.167-Mile Loop

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

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