Rumble on the Ridge

Rumble on the Ridge

This event is a take on the traditional Backyard Ultra-Last Person Standing. It takes place on an old family dairy farm 40 minutes west of Madison, WI. Participants compete on a 1-1.25 mile looped course with a minimum 250ft of elevation gain, completing a loop every 20 minutes. The route changes yearly and reverses direction every 4 hours. The race ends when only one person completes every loop in under 20 minutes.

Winner receives:

• Bragging rights for a year
• Free entry into next year's event
• A unique winner award

Date and Location:
Date: 2026-05-16
Check In: 6:15am-7:45am
Race Start: 8:00am
Race End: Last Runner Standing
Address: 5749 County Rd H, Arena, WI 53503

Rules:

• 20 minutes to complete a loop.
• Must be in the starting corral at the start of the next loop when the cowbell rings.
• Runners coming in after the 20-minute limit will be eliminated.
• No runner may accept aid while on the course.

The Barnyard Basecamp:
The Barnyard will be basecamp for the weekend. This is where the start corral, crew tents, aid station, restrooms, and spectator viewing will be located. There will be an aid station with fruit, sweet & salty snacks, carbs, hot food, hydration & nutrition products, soda, and coffee. Portable restrooms will be available.

Camping: Allowed on Saturday night ONLY (tent or small camper van only).