FORGE
- Date Sat 6th June 2026
- Time 7:00AM PDT
- Location Anacortes, Washington
- Price $158.94
- Races 1 race
- Distances Ultra
Event summary
Join us for the exhilarating FORGE Backyard Ultra on Saturday, June 6, 2026, in the stunning Anacortes, Skagit County! This unique and exciting race format invites participants to run a 4.167-mile loop every hour on the hour for an incredible 12 hours, pushing the limits of endurance and mental toughness. Complete all 12 loops to conquer a total of 50 miles, or challenge yourself to achieve a personal best.
As you race through the picturesque trails and dirt roads south of Swinomish Casino, you’ll be part of a vibrant community of runners, all sharing in the thrilling experience of the Backyard Ultra. With space limited, make sure to secure your spot by signing up before 11:30 PM on Thursday, May 29, to guarantee your special race day sweatshirt. Every participant will receive a FORGE running hat, hoodie, a custom finisher medal, and plenty of delicious food and snacks to fuel your journey. Celebrate your achievements with fellow runners during the post-FORGE dinner, and immerse yourself in this welcoming event designed to challenge and inspire!
As you race through the picturesque trails and dirt roads south of Swinomish Casino, you’ll be part of a vibrant community of runners, all sharing in the thrilling experience of the Backyard Ultra. With space limited, make sure to secure your spot by signing up before 11:30 PM on Thursday, May 29, to guarantee your special race day sweatshirt. Every participant will receive a FORGE running hat, hoodie, a custom finisher medal, and plenty of delicious food and snacks to fuel your journey. Celebrate your achievements with fellow runners during the post-FORGE dinner, and immerse yourself in this welcoming event designed to challenge and inspire!
Organiser's Description
ATTENTION: must sign up by 11:30pm Thurs 5/29 to ensure Sweatshirt available for race day.
FORGE Backyard Ultra
* Run a 4.167-MILE LOOP every hour on the hour for 12 HOURS
* Complete all 12 loops and you'll have run 50 miles
* Miss the start or dont finish in time? Your FORGE is over.
Everyone is celebrated but we will have winners: Male and Female 1. fastest total time & 2. final loop winner
Space is limited. Secure your spot today.
Date: June 7, 2025
Location: Trails and dirt roads south of Swinomish Casino, Skagit County, WA
Start Time: 7:00 AM
All Runners will receive:
* FORGE running hat
* FORGE hoodie
* FORGEd custom medal(finisher prize)
* Day of race food and snacks, Tailwind Nutrition Endurance Fuel.
* Post FORGE celebration dinner
FORGE IS A RACE BUILT AROUND A UNIQUE AND GROWING FORMAT KNOWN AS THE "BACKYARD ULTRA." UNLIKE TRADITIONAL RACES WHERE RUNNERS AIM FOR A SET DISTANCE OR TIME, BACKYARD ULTRAS FOLLOW A SIMPLE BUT DEMANDING STRUCTURE: RUNNERS COMPLETE A 4.167-MILE LOOP EVERY HOUR, ON THE HOUR. WHATEVER TIME REMAINS AFTER FINISHING A LAP BECOMES THEIR REST PERIOD BEFORE STARTING AGAIN AT THE TOP OF THE NEXT HOUR. THIS CONTINUES UNTIL THE EVENT REACHES ITS PREDETERMINED DURATIONIN FORGES CASE, 12 HOURS.
THE FORMAT IS GAINING POPULARITY WORLDWIDE BECAUSE IT REMOVES THE PRESSURE OF SPEED AND REPLACES IT WITH A TEST OF ENDURANCE, PACING, AND MENTAL TOUGHNESS. FAST RUNNERS AND STEADY RUNNERS LINE UP TOGETHER EVERY HOUR. EVERYONE STARTS AT THE SAME TIME, AND THE RACE UNFOLDS DIFFERENTLY FOR EACH PARTICIPANT. SOME WILL AIM FOR A PERSONAL-BEST DISTANCE, WHILE OTHERS WILL PUSH TO COMPLETE ALL 12 LAPS.
ONE OF THE MOST UNIQUE ASPECTS OF THIS STYLE OF RACING IS THE COMMUNITY IT CREATES. THE TIME BETWEEN LAPSWHEN RUNNERS GATHER, RECOVER, AND PREPARE FOR THE NEXT STARTBECOMES A SHARED EXPERIENCE. CONVERSATIONS HAPPEN. ENCOURAGEMENT IS EXCHANGED. WHETHER YOURE COMPLETING YOUR FIRST BACKYARD-STYLE EVENT OR CHASING A NEW PERSONAL MILESTONE, YOURE NOT DOING IT ALONE.
AT ITS CORE, FORGE IS ABOUT STEPPING INTO A CHALLENGE AND DISCOVERING WHAT YOURE CAPABLE OF. THERES NO FINISH LINE WAITING FOR YOU AT A SET DISTANCEJUST ANOTHER LAP, ANOTHER OPPORTUNITY TO PUSH FORWARD. ITS AN EVENT DESIGNED TO BE HARD, BUT ALSO TO BE WELCOMING, REWARDING, AND DEEPLY MEMORABLE.
FORGE Backyard Ultra
* Run a 4.167-MILE LOOP every hour on the hour for 12 HOURS
* Complete all 12 loops and you'll have run 50 miles
* Miss the start or dont finish in time? Your FORGE is over.
Everyone is celebrated but we will have winners: Male and Female 1. fastest total time & 2. final loop winner
Space is limited. Secure your spot today.
Date: June 7, 2025
Location: Trails and dirt roads south of Swinomish Casino, Skagit County, WA
Start Time: 7:00 AM
All Runners will receive:
* FORGE running hat
* FORGE hoodie
* FORGEd custom medal(finisher prize)
* Day of race food and snacks, Tailwind Nutrition Endurance Fuel.
* Post FORGE celebration dinner
FORGE IS A RACE BUILT AROUND A UNIQUE AND GROWING FORMAT KNOWN AS THE "BACKYARD ULTRA." UNLIKE TRADITIONAL RACES WHERE RUNNERS AIM FOR A SET DISTANCE OR TIME, BACKYARD ULTRAS FOLLOW A SIMPLE BUT DEMANDING STRUCTURE: RUNNERS COMPLETE A 4.167-MILE LOOP EVERY HOUR, ON THE HOUR. WHATEVER TIME REMAINS AFTER FINISHING A LAP BECOMES THEIR REST PERIOD BEFORE STARTING AGAIN AT THE TOP OF THE NEXT HOUR. THIS CONTINUES UNTIL THE EVENT REACHES ITS PREDETERMINED DURATIONIN FORGES CASE, 12 HOURS.
THE FORMAT IS GAINING POPULARITY WORLDWIDE BECAUSE IT REMOVES THE PRESSURE OF SPEED AND REPLACES IT WITH A TEST OF ENDURANCE, PACING, AND MENTAL TOUGHNESS. FAST RUNNERS AND STEADY RUNNERS LINE UP TOGETHER EVERY HOUR. EVERYONE STARTS AT THE SAME TIME, AND THE RACE UNFOLDS DIFFERENTLY FOR EACH PARTICIPANT. SOME WILL AIM FOR A PERSONAL-BEST DISTANCE, WHILE OTHERS WILL PUSH TO COMPLETE ALL 12 LAPS.
ONE OF THE MOST UNIQUE ASPECTS OF THIS STYLE OF RACING IS THE COMMUNITY IT CREATES. THE TIME BETWEEN LAPSWHEN RUNNERS GATHER, RECOVER, AND PREPARE FOR THE NEXT STARTBECOMES A SHARED EXPERIENCE. CONVERSATIONS HAPPEN. ENCOURAGEMENT IS EXCHANGED. WHETHER YOURE COMPLETING YOUR FIRST BACKYARD-STYLE EVENT OR CHASING A NEW PERSONAL MILESTONE, YOURE NOT DOING IT ALONE.
AT ITS CORE, FORGE IS ABOUT STEPPING INTO A CHALLENGE AND DISCOVERING WHAT YOURE CAPABLE OF. THERES NO FINISH LINE WAITING FOR YOU AT A SET DISTANCEJUST ANOTHER LAP, ANOTHER OPPORTUNITY TO PUSH FORWARD. ITS AN EVENT DESIGNED TO BE HARD, BUT ALSO TO BE WELCOMING, REWARDING, AND DEEPLY MEMORABLE.
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Forge
Incl. $9.94 Fee & FORGE Hoodie
Sat 6th June 2026 (7:00AM PDT)
$158.94
OPENS 28 FEB 26FORGE is a 12-hour backyard-style ultramarathon taking place on June 7, 2025, in Skagit County, WA. The race follows a strict format: Start Time: 7:00 AM Loop Distance: 4.167 miles Time Limit Per Loop: 60 minutes Race Format: A new loop starts every hour, on the hour. Runners who finish a loop early may use the remaining time to rest. All runners must be at the starting line when the next hour begins. Failure to complete a loop within the time limit or missing the start of the next loop results in elimination. Final Twilight Loop: The 12th and final loop will determine the last runners standing. Chip Timing. Awards: Lowest Cumulative Time: Awarded to the runner with the fastest combined time across all completed loops. Final Loop Winner: The first runner to finish the final 12th loop among those still in the race. FORGE is about endurance, strategy, and pushing limits. The clock wont waitwill you?
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