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Kansas City Backyard Ultra

Plaza Area, United States • 8-10 Aug 2025

The Kansas City Backyard Ultra is a trail running event held in Mill Creek Park, Missouri, featuring a unique "Last Runner Standing" format. Runners compete by completing 4.1667-mile loops within one hour, continuing until only one participant remains. The race emphasizes endurance, strategy, and personal achievement, with aid stations and limited crew support.

It is part of the Backyard Ultra Series and serves as a Silver Qualifying Race for the Backyard Ultra Championship. Participants can also join shorter timed events of 3, 6, 9, or 12 hours. The event promotes camaraderie, personal bests, and the thrill of ultrarunning in a scenic setting. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United States Missouri Plaza Area

Race information

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12 hr
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4 mi
Last Runner Standing
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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