Winona Forest Backyard Ultra

Winona Forest Backyard Ultra

Winona Forest Backyard Ultra is held at the CCC Camp in Winona State Forest near Mannsville, NY. The event uses a repeating 4.167 mile loop course. Each loop must be completed within the hour and runners must return to the starting corral to begin the next loop. A runner who fails to return in time or to line up for the next loop is eliminated. The event continues until one runner completes a final loop and is declared the winner.

Race headquarters include the start/finish area, a common fully stocked aid station, portajohns, parking, pop up tents, picnic tables, and space for individual setups. Personal tents and crew areas are allowed on a first come, first served basis. Power outlets are not available. Crews may assist at the staging area but pacers and non competitors are not allowed on the course. Competitors must remain on the course during a lap except to use restroom facilities. No artificial aids including trekking poles are permitted.

The aid station at the start/finish provides fluids, sports drink, sodas, snacks, sandwiches, fruit, limited medical supplies, and prepared evening foods for runners and crew. Registered participants receive race items that may include a T shirt if registered by the stated deadline, a custom bib, a commemorative tumbler, milestone stickers and other listed support items.

Milestone thresholds: Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

• 1 lap - 4.167 miles
• 4 laps - beyond a half marathon
• 7 laps - beyond a marathon
• 8 laps - beyond the 50K
• 12 laps - 50 miles
• 24 laps - 100 miles