The Wasatch Yard

The Wasatch Yard

The Wasatch Yard is a backyard ultra held in Park City, Utah on October 23, 2026. The event uses a repeating loop in Round Valley with mixed trail terrain and a fixed lap length of 4.167 miles. Runners start together on the same line each hour and repeat the loop hour after hour.

The event continues until a single runner remains, so there is no fixed finish distance. Laps require controlled pacing on mixed trail, patience as the field fatigues, and quick decisions in the crew area between laps. The schedule moves from evening into night, with runners transitioning from sunset to headlamp use.

Organizers describe a focus on a fair course and a defined crew area. The race includes milestone prizes during the event, recognition for strong performances in the middle of the field, and final awards for the last-standing competitors. The format emphasizes steady effort and endurance over time rather than a single fast effort.

The Wasatch Yard is presented by local teams and supported by partners listed by the organizers. The event notes an intent to retain what worked from prior editions and to improve elements that did not, aiming for an organized race day with local crew support and on-course assistance. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.