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Empower Backyard Ultra

Lebanon, United States • 8 Nov 2025

Empower Backyard Ultra is a challenging endurance running event held at Countryside YMCA in Lebanon, Ohio. Scheduled for November 8, 2025, it features a traditional backyard ultra format where runners complete 4.1667-mile loops on scenic, runnable wooded trails with mild elevation changes during the day. At night, the course shifts to a safe, car-free out-and-back route along the Lebanon Bike Path.

The race continues hourly until only one runner remains. New in 2025 are 12-hour and 24-hour backyard options, offering fixed-distance challenges of 50 and 100 miles respectively. The event fosters a supportive atmosphere with limited crew access and provides amenities like water and coffee. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United States Ohio Lebanon

Race information

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100 mi
24 Hour Backyard Ultra - 100 Miles Fixed End
50 mi
12 Hour Backyard Ultra - 50 Miles Fixed End
4 mi
Traditional Backyard Ultra - 4.1667 Miles per Loop, Hourly Loops Until One Winner Remains
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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