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Name: Roosters Backyard Ultra
Start: 2026-11-14
End: 2026-11-14
Location: Chula Vista

Chula Vista, United States • 14 Nov 2026

Roosters Backyard Ultra : Rohr Park, Chula Vista

Roosters Backyard Ultra is a backyard-format running event held on November 14, 2026, at Rohr Park in Chula Vista, California. This is the third edition of the event.

The course runs on a smooth, firm, hard-packed trail and includes a single gentle hill that many runners notice during laps. The event allows dogs and provides car camping in the parking lot. On the baseball fields, only pop-up tents are permitted.

Registration for the event closes on Sunday, November 1 at 11:59 PM PT. The event is listed as taking place in San Diego County; an address appears as 4548 Sweetwater Rd, Bonita, CA 91902.

The format tests endurance lap by lap and emphasizes consistent pacing and mental persistence. Facilities and on-site rules reflect the venue layout: parking-area camping and restrictions on the types of shelters allowed on the fields. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United States California Chula Vista

Race information

Registration

7 km

Backyard Ultra

Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

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