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Bubba's Backyard Ultra

Name: Bubba's Backyard Ultra
Start: 2026-10-03
End: 2026-10-04
Location: Conway

Conway, United States • 3-4 Oct 2026

Bubba's Backyard Ultra

Bubba's Backyard Ultra is scheduled for October 3, 2026 in Center Conway, New Hampshire at 564 Stark Rd. The event uses a last person standing format: participants must complete a loop within each hour and be in the starting area before the next lap begins. The race ends when one participant remains and completes a final lap.

The course is a roughly 3.5-mile loop made up mostly of forest singletrack with short sections of snowmobile trail, fields, and logging roads. Each lap contains about 250 feet of elevation gain. A minimal aid station will be located midway through the loop. Organizers note they aim for a 4.167 mile course but consider the current loop length appropriate given the trails.

The weekend includes an option to camp Friday evening, sandwiches available Saturday for lunch, and burgers (meat and vegetarian) with a bonfire Saturday evening. Swag bags will be provided to participants and awards will be given in various categories despite there being a single official race winner. A Beer Mile is scheduled on Sunday, October 4, 2026.

Entry cost for the event is $175. The event is open to anyone willing to participate. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United States New Hampshire Conway

Race information

Website

4 mi

Last Person Standing Loop

Beer Mile

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

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