Elsa Chicken Plucker Backyard Ultra

Elsa Chicken Plucker Backyard Ultra

Elsa Chicken Plucker Backyard Ultra is scheduled for June 5, 2027 in Charleston, IL at Willenborg Woods. The event is organized by Willenborg Woods on a property of about 149 acres and is listed as a Bronze Ticket event offering a chance to earn a Bronze Ticket toward Big Dog's Backyard Ultra World Championship.

The race uses a 4.167 mile loop. The course includes single track and groomed grass trails, riverside sections and ridge top terrain. The published course layout distinguishes a day loop and a night loop that adds grass trails and country roads, and it highlights a wooded section called the Tunnel of Trees.

The format requires participants to complete the loop each hour. One support crew member is permitted per participant. Reflective gear is required for night running. Failure to complete an hourly loop results in elimination from the event.

Practical details published for the event include the venue address at 17737 E County Road 380N, Charleston IL, and an entry fee of USD 131.30. Registration closes on Fri, Jun 4. The event is presented as an in person trail running backyard ultra on private trails maintained by the organizer. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.