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Roosters Backyard Ultra

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, San Diego area

Roosters Backyard Ultra is a backyard-format race on November 14, 2026, located in the San Diego area at 4548 Sweetwater Rd, Bonita, CA 91902. The event is presented as the third edition of Rooster’s Backyard Ultra and is listed as an in-person race.

The course follows a smooth, hard-packed trail with a single gentle hill. The event is dog friendly and permits car camping in the parking lot. Only pop-up tents are allowed on the baseball fields.

Registration for the event closes on November 1, 2026 at 11:59 PM PT. The listed entry fee is $136.62 USD and registration availability is shown as in stock. Organizers describe a community built on grit, patience, and heart. 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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