Babbitts Backyard Ultra

Babbitt's Backyard Ultra

The race starts at 0600 AM. Participants have one hour to complete 4.167 miles, with a new loop starting every hour on the hour. The race is held near the iconic SP Crater, featuring a combination of dirt trails and road with approximately 150ft of elevation gain and stunning views of the crater and the Peaks.

Rules:

• Competitors must be in the starting corral at the bell.
• Each loop starts precisely 1 hour after the last.
• Warning will be given 3, 2, and 1 minutes prior to the start.
• All competitors must start at the bell (no late starts).
• Except for restrooms, competitors may not leave the course until the loop has been completed.
• No non-competitors on the course (including eliminated runners).
• No personal aid during a loop.
• Each loop must be completed within an hour to be counted, including the final lap.
• No artificial aids (including trekking poles).
• Slower runners must allow passes.
• Runners are responsible for their personal aid.
• Water will be available throughout the race.
• Runners will be given a 10’ by 10’ space near the start/finish.
• Runners who give up will be required to vacate their space.
• One crew member at a time per runner is allowed but not necessary.
• The winner is the last person to complete a loop. All others are technically DNF.
• Results for each runner in terms of distance covered will be given.
• The race is over as soon as someone has won. A runner cannot run on his own to log more miles.

Health & Safety: Wide trails, hand sanitizer will be available, and social distancing will be observed.

This is a not-for-profit event. Any net proceeds will be put into a fund to support local businesses or non-profit.