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Name: Little Dog's Backyard Ultra
Start: 2026-10-03
End: 2026-10-03
Location: Bell Buckle

Bell Buckle, United States • 3 Oct 2026

Little Dog's Backyard Ultra

Little Dog's Backyard Ultra takes place Saturday, October 3, 2026, in Bell Buckle, TN. The event uses the Last Runner Standing Backyard Ultra format and is held on a loop of 4.1666667 miles.

The venue is described as the original Backyard Ultra site where the World Championship has been decided. The course has hosted long duels and record attempts, and the event can serve as a setting for runners to log an ultramarathon distance or a 24 hour hundred mile.

Entry is limited to the first 75 registrants; additional participants may join from a wait list after the field fills. The event listing includes venue directions and additional event information. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United States Tennessee Bell Buckle

Race information

Registration

4 mi

Last Runner Standing

Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

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