Elsa Chicken Plucker Backyard Ultra
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About the race
The Elsa Chicken Plucker Backyard Ultra is an endurance running event held at Willenborg Woods near Charleston, IL. The race uses a fixed loop of 4.167 mile and follows the Backyard Ultra format: participants must complete the loop once each hour and continue until only one runner remains.
The course uses a mix of single-track, groomed grass trails, and country roads. The event description distinguishes a day loop with single-track and grass, and a night loop that includes grass trails and country roads. A feature called the Tunnel of Trees is noted on the route.
Event rules stated for participants include completing the loop each hour and the allowance of one crew member per runner. Reflective gear is required for night running. The event is designated as a Bronze Ticket event and the last runner remaining receives the Bronze Ticket, which relates to Big Dog's Backyard Ultra World Championship.
Willenborg Woods manages and maintains the trails on the property and describes the location as 149 acres with riverside and ridge-top sections. Registration has a listed entry fee and a registration deadline one day before the event. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
