Queeny Backyard Ultra
St. Louis, United States • 6 Mar 2026
Queeny Backyard Ultra - March 6, 2026
Queeny Backyard Ultra is hosted by Terrain Trail Runners at Queeny Park, 1675 South Mason Road, St. Louis, MO. The event follows a Last Person Standing format on a looped trail course and is scheduled for March 6, 2026.
The loop uses Hawk Ridge Trail, Fox Run Trail, White Oak Trail and Owl Creek Trails run clockwise. The loop distance is approximately 4.19 miles with about 430 feet of ascent and 430 feet of descent. Trail surfaces include wide paved sections, short dirt trail segments and hardpacked stone or gravel; the course features rolling hills and some scenic sections.
This edition is affiliated with the Backyard Ultra Series and with the World Team Competition; the winner will receive a Silver Ticket to advance to the World Team Competition at Bigs. Terrain Trail Runners began a partnership with the Trail Mix Fund in December 2025; the fund can waive registration fees for eligible BIPOC and LGBTQ+ applicants.
Registration closes March 1, 2026. Onsite race day registration will be offered for a stated fee and may provide swag only while sizes remain available; cash only applies for race day swag purchases. Registered entrants receive custom race swag, all weekend camping, free photo downloads and a post race beer.
Overall finisher awards will be presented in Non Binary, Female and Male divisions. Runners who do not finish may receive a Challenge Coin based on loops completed: Bronze for 12 to 18 loops, Silver for 19 to 23 loops, and Gold for 24 or more loops. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.