Winona Forest Backyard Ultra

Winona Forest Backyard Ultra

Winona Forest Backyard Ultra takes place at the CCC Camp in the Winona State Forest near Mannsville, NY. The event uses a single loop of 4.167 miles that must be completed within one hour to remain in the race. A new loop starts every hour on the hour and runners who do not return to the start corral in time are eliminated. Runners may choose their pace but must finish the loop and be at the starting corral to begin the next loop.

Race headquarters provides the start and finish area, an aid station, portajohns, parking, pop up tents, and picnic tables. Runners may set up personal areas around the start line on a first come first served basis. Power outlets are not available. A fully stocked aid station at the start and finish serves registered runners during the event.

Crew are allowed to assist at personal pits but pacers are not permitted. Once on course, runners may not receive aid from crew or non competitors. No artificial aids including trekking poles are allowed. Competitors must check out with the race director if they stop or choose not to start the next loop.

Included with registration are a race T shirt if registered by August 7, a custom bib, food for runners and crew, a commemorative tumbler, milestone stickers and a DNF magnet, 24 hour emergency support, and a marked course.

Participant milestones include completing 1 lap, 4 laps (beyond a half marathon), 7 laps (beyond a marathon), 8 laps (beyond 50K), 12 laps (50 miles), and 24 laps (100 miles). Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.