Queeny Backyard Ultra
St. Louis, United States • 6 Mar 2026
Event
Queeny Backyard Ultra is a backyard-style ultra held on March 6, 2026 at Queeny Park, 1675 South Mason Road, St. Louis, MO 63131. The race uses a "last runner standing" format: participants run repeated loops of the same course until only one runner completes the final loop. The event is affiliated with the Backyard Ultra Series and the 2026 edition awards a Silver Ticket to the winner for entry to the World Team Competition at Big's.
Course, services and awards
The loop runs clockwise on 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. Trail surfaces include wide paved sections, short dirt trail, and hardpacked stone or gravel with rolling hills and scenic sections.
Registration includes custom race swag, weekend camping, free photo downloads and a post-race beer. Onsite race-day registration is available; swag for race-day registrants is not guaranteed and may be cash only. Overall finisher awards are given in Non-Binary, Female and Male divisions. Runners who do not finish may receive challenge coins based on completed loops: Bronze for 12-18 loops (50-75 miles), Silver for 19-23 loops (79-96 miles) and Gold for 24+ loops (100+ miles). Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.