Elsa Chicken Plucker Backyard Ultra
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Elsa Chicken Plucker Backyard Ultra - June 5, 2027
The Elsa Chicken Plucker Backyard Ultra is a timed ultrarunning event held on June 5, 2027 in Charleston, IL, on property managed by Willenborg Woods. The event is organized by Willenborg Woods on a 149 acre site at 17737 E County Road 380N. Registration is available before the event and closes on Fri, Jun 4. The listed entry fee is USD 131.30.
The format follows the Backyard Ultra model: runners complete the same 4.167-mile loop each hour. The last participant to complete a loop when no others remain receives a Bronze Ticket toward the Big Dog's Backyard Ultra World Championship.
The course uses a mix of trail types. The day route includes single-track and groomed grass trails, while the night route uses grass trails and country roads. A section called "The Tunnel of Trees" passes through a tree canopy. The organizer states the trails are built and maintained on site.
Event rules described by the organizer include completing the loop each hour, allowing one support crew person per runner, and requiring reflective gear for night running. Missing the hourly loop results in elimination. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
