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Elsa Chicken Plucker Backyard Ultra

Name: Elsa Chicken Plucker Backyard Ultra
Start: 2025-05-31
End: 2025-05-31
Location: Charleston

Charleston, United States • 31 May 2025

The Elsa Chicken Plucker Backyard Ultra is an official Backyard Ultra event held in Charleston, IL. Participants will run a 4.167-mile loop every hour, continuing until only one runner remains. The course features groomed grass and dirt trails during the day, while the night loop includes a dead-end country road.

Each runner is allowed one designated assistant for support within the corral. Mandatory night reflection gear, including a light and reflective vest, is required for safety. This event is recognized as a BRONZE TICKET race, adding to its competitive nature. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United States Illinois Charleston

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4 mi

4.167 Miles

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

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