Butterfield Blitz Backyard
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About the race
Butterfield Blitz Backyard is a Blitz Backyard Ultra held at Butterfield Trailhead Regional Park in Herriman City near the Kennecott Mine and the Oquirrh Mountains. The event uses a 4.167 mile loop that runners repeat once every hour for a set total time, and the format times each distance final loop to determine placement. The event offers three time options: - 4 Hour Blitz, repeat the 4.167 mile loop hourly for four hours - 8 Hour Blitz, repeat the 4.167 mile loop hourly for eight hours - 12 Hour Blitz, repeat the 4.167 mile loop hourly for twelve hours Course and event details include a well marked loop using pink flags, cones, and signs; event parking and a large finish area with space for tents and chairs; free parking in a large grassy area; and a finish line stocked with snacks and aid station style supplies. Organizers provide locally made finisher medals to anyone who completes at least one loop, a race shirt, live results, and a timed final lap that settles placements when multiple runners reach the last loop.
Food offerings noted include freshly baked pumpkin chocolate chip bread and pizza at the conclusions of certain time options, and Tailwind electrolyte drink at the finish area. Entry fields are capped to limit trail congestion, and volunteers receive a credit toward future events. Free race photos use bib recognition and are provided without a watermark. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
