Queeny Backyard Ultra

St. Louis, United States • 6 Mar 2026

Event overview

Queeny Backyard Ultra takes place on Friday, March 6, 2026, at Queeny Park, 1675 South Mason Road, St. Louis, MO 63131. The event follows a "last runner standing" format. Competitors run a loop of approximately 4.19 miles each hour and repeat the loop until only one runner completes the final lap. The event is labeled the Silver Ticket edition for 2026.

Course and format

The loop is run counter-clockwise and uses a combination of Hawk Ridge Trail, Fox Run Trail, White Oak Trail, and Owl Creek Trails. The loop distance is approximately 4.19 miles with about 430 feet of ascent and 430 feet of descent per loop. Trail surfaces include wide paved sections, short dirt trail sections, and hardpacked stone or gravel. The route has rolling hills and runs through scenic sections.

Affiliation and award

Queeny Backyard Ultra is affiliated with the Backyard Ultra Series. The winner of the 2026 event receives a Silver Ticket and advances to the World Team Competition at Big's. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

4 mi
430 m+
4.19 Miles Loop
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