Andy's Backyard Ultra
- Date Sat 24th October 2026
- Time 7:00AM EDT
- Location Earlysville, Virginia
- Price $107.00
- Races 1 race
- Distances Ultra
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Event summary
Get ready for an exhilarating challenge at Andy's Backyard Ultra on Saturday, October 24th, 2026, in the picturesque Earlysville, Albemarle! This unique event flips the traditional running race on its head, focusing on endurance rather than speed. The mantra is simple: "You ain't gotta be fast, just the last." Participants will test their limits in an unforgettable ultra-distance race that encourages runners to see just how far they can go. Whether you’re a seasoned ultra-runner or a curious newcomer, this event promises to be an inspiring and supportive experience. Don’t miss out on this incredible opportunity to push your boundaries and join a community that celebrates perseverance and determination! Just a reminder for those who signed up after September 15th, 2026—your selected shirt size may not be guaranteed, but we’ll do our best to accommodate you. Lace-up and get ready for an adventure like no other!
Organiser's Description
HOW FAR CAN YOU RUN?
NOT HOW FAST, BUT HOW FAR.
ENTER ANDYS BACKYARD ULTRA AND FIND OUT.
"YOU AIN'T GOTTA BE FAST, JUST THE LAST.
NOTE: IF YOU SIGNED UP AFTER SEPTEMBER 15TH 2026, INCLUDING FROM THE WAITLIST, YOUR SELECTED SHIRT SIZE WILL NOT BE GUARANTEED. WE WILL DO OUR BEST TO GIVE YOU AS CLOSE TO YOUR SIZE AS WE CAN.
NOT HOW FAST, BUT HOW FAR.
ENTER ANDYS BACKYARD ULTRA AND FIND OUT.
"YOU AIN'T GOTTA BE FAST, JUST THE LAST.
NOTE: IF YOU SIGNED UP AFTER SEPTEMBER 15TH 2026, INCLUDING FROM THE WAITLIST, YOUR SELECTED SHIRT SIZE WILL NOT BE GUARANTEED. WE WILL DO OUR BEST TO GIVE YOU AS CLOSE TO YOUR SIZE AS WE CAN.
Races
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Andy's Backyard Ultra
Incl. $7.00 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 24th October 2026 (7:00AM EDT)
$107.00
Andy's Backyard Ultra is a "last person standing" event. Runners must complete the 4.17 mile lap each hour to remain in the race. The sole finisher is the runner who completes one more lap than all the other entrants. The course is in the Teventrails: a mixture of wooded single track, grassy fields, and farm roads in Earlysville VA. Andy is the Teventrail Saint Bernard. This is his backyard.
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Teventrails - Earlysville, VA, 22936, 5422 Markwood Rd, Earlysville, 22936, VA, United States
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