Elsa Chicken Plucker Backyard Ultra
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Elsa Chicken Plucker Backyard Ultra
The Elsa Chicken Plucker Backyard Ultra is scheduled for June 5, 2027 in Charleston, IL at Willenborg Woods, located at 17737 E County Road 380N. The event is a Bronze Ticket Backyard Ultra that awards a Bronze Ticket to the last runner remaining.
The race uses a repeated loop of 4.167 miles that participants must complete each hour. The day loop follows single-track and groomed grass trails. The night loop follows grass trails and country roads. A section called the Tunnel of Trees is described as a prominent wooded corridor on the course. The property includes about 149 acres of maintained trails with riverside and ridge-top terrain.
Event rules noted by the organizer require runners to complete the loop each hour. One support crew member per runner is permitted. Reflective or visibility gear is required for night running. Failure to complete the hourly loop results in elimination from the event.
The organizer is Willenborg Woods. An entry fee is listed as USD 131.30. The event is presented as an in person trail running event focused on repeated hourly loops and trail running on mixed single-track, grass, and country road surfaces. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
