Queeny Backyard Ultra

St. Louis, United States • 6 Mar 2026

Queeny Backyard Ultra : March 6, 2026

Queeny Backyard Ultra is a Last Person Standing ultrarun held at Queeny Park, 1675 South Mason Road, St. Louis, MO 63131. The event follows the Backyard Ultra format: runners complete a loop of approximately 4.19 miles each hour and repeat the loop until only one runner finishes their final lap. The 2026 edition is a Silver Ticket event affiliated with the Backyard Ultra series; the winner receives a Silver Ticket to the World Team Competition at Big's.

Course, awards and registration details

The loop runs clockwise on a combination of Hawk Ridge Trail, Fox Run Trail, White Oak Trail and Owl Creek Trails. The course records about 430 feet of ascent and 430 feet of descent per loop. Trail surfaces include wide paved sections, short dirt trail, and hardpacked stone or gravel, with rolling hills and scenic sections.

Overall finisher awards will be presented to the top finishers in Non-Binary, Female and Male divisions. Other participants are recorded as Did Not Finish (DNF) and may receive a Challenge Coin based on loops completed: Bronze for 12-18 loops (about 50-75 miles), Silver for 19-23 loops (about 79-96 miles), and Gold for 24+ loops (100+ miles). Registration benefits listed include custom swag, all weekend camping, free photo downloads and a post-race beer. Race day registration is available for a fee; swag for race day registrants is limited and may be cash only. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

4 mi
4.19 Miles Loop
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