Queeny Backyard Ultra
St. Louis, United States • 6 Mar 2026
Event overview
Queeny Backyard Ultra takes place on March 6, 2026, at Queeny Park, 1675 South Mason Road, St. Louis, MO 63131. The event follows a Backyard Ultra "last person standing" format. Participants run repeated loops of approximately 4.19 miles until only one runner completes their final loop and is declared the sole winner. The 2026 edition is the Silver Ticket edition; the overall winner will receive a Silver Ticket and a place on the World Team Competition at Big's. The race is affiliated with the Backyard Ultra Series.
Course and format
The loop runs clockwise on a combination of Hawk Ridge Trail, Fox Run Trail, White Oak Trail, and Owl Creek Trails. Each loop includes about 430 feet of ascent and 430 feet of descent. Trail surfaces include wide paved sections, short dirt trail, and hardpacked stone and gravel. The route has rolling hills and scenic sections.
Registration, fees and awards
Onsite race-day registration is accepted for a fee of $200. Race-day swag is available only while sizes last and cash only. Registration closes March 1. Registration fees include custom race swag, 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 and may receive a challenge coin based on loops completed: Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
- 12-18 loops (50-75 miles): Bronze coin
- 19-23 loops (79-96 miles): Silver coin
- 24+ loops (100+ miles): Gold coin