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BRRC Backyard Ultra

Name: BRRC Backyard Ultra
Start: 2026-10-31
End: 2026-10-31
Location: Sparks

Sparks, United States • 31 Oct 2026

5th Annual Mackyard Ultra presented by the Baltimore Road Runners Club

The 5th Annual Mackyard Ultra is an ultramarathon event presented by the Baltimore Road Runners Club on October 31, 2026. The event takes place at Shawan Downs, located at 1401 Shawan Road in Cockeysville, Maryland. The venue is identified by the club as the race location.

Entry for the event carries a fee of $20 and the field is limited to 100 runners. Pre registration on RunSignUp is planned to open soon and additional details will be provided at that time. The event is listed in the race category by the organizing club.

Information provided by the organizer specifies the event name, date, venue address, entry cost, and participant limit. No start or finish times are listed in the event details available from the organizer. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United States Maryland Sparks

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Mackyard Ultra

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