Winona Forest Backyard Ultra

Event overview

Winona Forest Backyard Ultra is a backyard ultra held at the CCC Camp in Winona State Forest near Mannsville, NY. The course uses a single loop of 4.167 miles that repeats hourly. The start/finish area, aid station, portajohns and parking are all located at the race headquarters, which is about 6 miles from Interstate 81. Personal tents and crew setups are allowed around the start/finish on a first come, first served basis. Power outlets are not available.

Format, rules and support

Each lap must be completed within one hour and runners must be inside the starting corral at the top of the hour to begin the next lap. Failure to return within the hour or to line up in the corral results in elimination. Pacers are not permitted; runners may have crew. No non-competitors or eliminated runners are allowed on the course. Once on the course, runners may not receive aid until the lap is finished. Trekking poles and other artificial aids are not allowed.

One fully stocked aid station is located at the start/finish and is the only on-course aid. Aid items listed include fluids, simple foods, and limited medical supplies; NSAIDs are not provided. Registration items include a custom bib, a T-shirt (subject to registration deadline), a commemorative tumbler, milestone stickers and 24 hour emergency support. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Milestones

• 1 lap - The Lapper
• 4 laps - Beyond a Half Marathon
• 7 laps - Beyond a Marathon
• 8 laps - Beyond the 50K
• 12 laps - Fifty (50 miles)
• 24 laps - 100 miles (24 hours)