Norcal Backyard Ultra

Granite Bay, United States • 7-10 Nov 2025

NorCal Backyard Ultra returns to Beals Point at Folsom Lake, near Granite Bay, CA, for its third edition. Two formats: Last Person Standing (4.2-mile loop, hourly until one remains) and Mini Last Person Standing (24 hours). The scenic course runs on rolling singletrack with lakefront views.

No on-course aid; a fully stocked aid station is at Beals Point, and finishers receive a hoodie and a wood-carved award (100-mile finishers earn a bronze belt buckle). New for 2025: cash prizes for the Last Person Standing and support via The Unity Initiative with nonprofit partners. The event emphasizes endurance, strategy, and community. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

4 mi
4.2 Mile Lap
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