Butterfield Blitz Backyard

Butterfield Blitz Backyard

Butterfield Blitz Backyard is a timed loop event held at Butterfield Trailhead Regional Park in Herriman City near the Oquirrh Mountains and Kennecott Mine. The course uses a 4.167 mile loop that runners repeat once each hour for a set duration. Event options are:

• 4.167 mile loop repeated every hour
• 4 hour, 8 hour, and 12 hour event options

The event follows a "Blitz Backyard" format. Runners must start each loop on the hour and complete the loop within the hour to receive credit. The blitz variation records every lap time and ranks runners first by loops completed and then by cumulative lap time for any ties. Live timing displays individual lap times and cumulative totals during the race.

The venue provides event parking, abundant space for tents and chairs near the finish area, and marked parking in a large grassy area. The course is marked with pink flags, cones, and signs. Finish-line provisions include snacks, an electrolyte drink provider, timing, and a well stocked finish area. Food at the conclusions varies by event length, and photos of runners will be available without a watermark.

Awards include a finisher medal for completing at least one loop and a leather patch beanie for completing 12 loops (50 miles). Field sizes are capped at 60 runners per distance to limit trail congestion. Packet pickup is scheduled the Friday before the race at a local running store with race day pickup also available. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.