Queeny Backyard Ultra

St. Louis, United States • 6 Mar 2026

Queeny Backyard Ultra : March 6, 2026

Queeny Backyard Ultra is a Last Person Standing trail ultramarathon held at Queeny Park, 1675 South Mason Road, St. Louis, MO 63131, on Friday, March 6, 2026. The 2026 edition is a Silver Ticket event: the winner receives a Silver Ticket and a place on the World Team Competition at Big's. The race is affiliated with the Backyard Ultra Series and is presented by Terrain Trail Runners - STL.

Course, format, registration and awards

The event uses a clockwise loop of approximately 4.19 miles on Hawk Ridge Trail, Fox Run Trail, White Oak Trail and Owl Creek Trails. Each loop has about 430 feet of ascent and 430 feet of descent. Trail surfaces include wide paved sections, short dirt trail, and hardpacked stone/gravel with rolling hills and scenic sections. Runners repeat the loop hourly until only one runner remains.

Registration details note that online registration closes March 1, and onsite race day registration will be available for $200 (swag only if sizes remain, cash only). Race registration includes custom race swag, all weekend camping, free photo downloads and a post-race beer.

Overall finisher awards are given in Non-Binary, Female and Male divisions. Other finishers are recorded as Did Not Finish (DNF) and may receive a challenge coin based on loops completed: Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

  • 12-18 loops : Bronze Challenge Coin (50-75 miles)
  • 19-23 loops : Silver Challenge Coin (79-96 miles)
  • 24+ loops : Gold Challenge Coin (100+ miles)

Race information

4 mi
Lap Distance
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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