The Hunt Classic: Backyard Ultra

Virginia Beach, United States • 6 Dec 2025

Event overview

The Hunt Classic: Backyard Ultra Edition is scheduled for Saturday, December 6, 2025, in Virginia Beach, VA. The listed place for the event is First Landing State Park, 2500 Shore Drive, Virginia Beach, VA 23451. Entry is free (price shown as $0). Registration closes December 5, 2025.

Format and course

The event is held as a backyard ultra format. Runners complete repeated loops of about 4 miles each and may continue for as many loops as they choose. The course is based at First Landing State Park and uses the park area for the looped course. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

4 mi
4-Ish Mile Loop
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