Winona Forest Backyard Ultra

Winona Forest Backyard Ultra : Mannsville, NY

Winona Forest Backyard Ultra is a backyard ultra held at the CCC Camp in the Winona State Forest near Mannsville, NY. The course is a single loop of 4.167 miles that repeats on the hour. Each hour a new loop begins and runners must finish the loop and be in the starting corral to begin the next hour; failure to return in time or to be in the corral results in elimination. The event continues until one runner completes a final loop and is declared the last runner standing.

Race headquarters include the start/finish area, a common aid station, porta‑johns, and parking. The venue is approximately 6 miles from Interstate 81. There is space for pop-up tents, picnic tables, and individual runner setups; power outlets are not available. Crews are allowed to support runners between loops, but pacers and on-course aid from crew or other individuals are not permitted. Artificial aids including trekking poles are not allowed.

A single, fully stocked aid station is located at the start/finish and provides fluids, snacks, and basic medical items (NSAIDs are not provided). Registration includes a custom bib, commemorative tumbler, milestone sticker and DNF magnet, food for runners and crew, 24-hour emergency support, and a T-shirt for those registered by the posted deadline. Milestone recognitions list lap counts such as 1 lap, 4 laps, 7 laps, 8 laps, 12 laps (50 miles), and 24 laps (100 miles). Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.