Winona Forest Backyard Ultra

Winona Forest Backyard Ultra

Winona Forest Backyard Ultra is a backyard ultra held at the CCC Camp in Winona State Forest near Mannsville, NY. The event uses a repeating loop format: each lap is 4.167 miles and runners must finish the loop and return to the starting corral within one hour to start the next lap. New laps begin every hour and the event continues until a single runner completes the final lap.

Race headquarters and the start/finish area include an aid station, portajohns, parking, picnic tables, and space for pop up tents and individual setups. The venue is about six miles from Interstate 81. Power outlets are not available. Runners may have crew but pacers are not allowed. Personal tent locations are assigned on a first come first served basis.

On the course, runners may not receive aid from crew or non competitors and eliminated runners may not reenter the course. A single common aid station is located near the staging area and is the primary on course support. Competitors may leave the course only to use restrooms and must remain on the course until each loop is completed. No artificial aids including trekking poles are allowed.

Registration includes a custom bib and several event items such as a T shirt if registered by August 7, a commemorative tumbler, milestone sticker and DNF magnet, food for runners and crew, a fully stocked aid station, 24 hour emergency support, and a marked course.

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

• The Lapper: 1 lap
• Beyond a Half Marathon: 4 laps
• Beyond a Marathon: 7 laps
• Beyond the 50K: 8 laps
• The Fifty: 12 laps 50 miles
• 24 Hours: 24 laps 100 miles