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The Devils Race Track Backyard Ultra

Name: The Devils Race Track Backyard Ultra
Start: 2025-04-12
End: 2025-04-12
Location: Huntsville

Huntsville, United States • 12 Apr 2025

The Devils Race Track Backyard Ultra is an exciting running event held at the Wade Mountain Preserve in Huntsville, AL. Designed in the traditional backyard ultra format, participants must complete a 4.167-mile loop within one hour to continue racing. The course features a mix of runnable trails and a road loop for nighttime running. Runners must be in the starting corral at the sound of the horn to begin each loop. The last runner standing wins, with all finishers receiving a shirt and a finisher cap, while those completing 24 hours or 100 miles earn a buckle. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United States Alabama Huntsville

Race information

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4 mi

Backyard Ultra

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

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