Empower Backyard Ultra

Lebanon, United States • 2 Nov 2024

The Empower Backyard Ultra is set to take place on November 2, 2024, at Countryside YMCA in Lebanon, Ohio. The race features a 4.1667-mile course on runnable trails during the day and an out-and-back route on the Lebanon bike path at night. Runners will line up every hour to complete loops until only one runner remains standing. The winner earns a free automatic entry into the Ohio Backyard Ultra and potentially Big’s Backyard Ultra World Championship. The event is organized by Empower Ultras founders Aneta Zeppettella and Jennifer Russo, experienced ultrarunners aiming to empower participants to push their limits. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

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