LAST STAND 1776 BACKYARD ULTRA
JUNE 13, 2026 7:00 AM MIDLOTHIAN, VA

This isnt just a race its a mission. (as crazy as it might seem)

On June 13th, step into a oneofakind endurance challenge honoring freedom, sacrifice, and Americas 250th birthday with grit, determination and just a touch of insanity.

Every step you take supports the SEMPER FI FUND, providing critical assistance to wounded, ill, and injured service members, veterans, and their families. Your miles will have meaning.


WHATS A BACKYARD ULTRA?
A battle of will, strategy, and mental toughness not speed.

Every hour on the hour, you will run a 4.14mile loop. You have a one hour time limit to complete the loop. Finish in time? You earn the right to run again. All you need to do is make it to the start line at the top of the hour before the bell rings and you are off on your next adventure. We continue, on the hour every hour, until only one runner makes it to the start line to start the next loop. "THE LAST RUNNER STANDING".

Miss the cutoff? Your race ends. But your pride will be intact!

Thats the magic: its your race to run. One loop or twenty you choose your challenge.

Set a mileage goal. Shoot for a milestone. Chase a breakthrough. Go for the win. There are NO losers at the Last stand just some runners who last a little longer and go a little further.

Encouragement will be the word of the day!

Can you dig deep enough to say ONE MORE LOOP?


HOW FAR CAN YOU GO?
Each loop unlocks a milestone:

LOOP MILESTONE TRACKING CHART

LOOP NUMBER
CUMULATIVE DISTANCE
MILESTONES ACHIEVED (DISTANCE PAST MILESTONE)

Loop 1- 7AM
4.14 Miles
Surpassed 5K (+1.03 miles, just for fun)

Loop 2 - 8AM
8.28 Miles
Surpassed 10K (+2.07 miles, a little insurance)

Loop 3 - 9AM
12.42 Miles
Shaving the edge of 20K (Just 13 yards short! So close!)

Loop 4 - 10AM
16.56 Miles
20K and Half Marathon (+3.45 miles, for good measure)

Loop 5 - 11AM
20.70 Miles
Surpassed 30K (+2.06 miles, but who's counting)

Loop 6 - 12 Noon
24.84 Miles
Approaching Marathon and (Just 2 yards short of 40K, a zig-zag along the route and you made it)

Loop 7 -1PM
28.98 Miles
Marathon (+2.76 miles, now there's an accomplishment)

Loop 8 - 2PM
33.12 Miles
Surpassed 50K Ultra (+2.05 miles, way surpassed)

Loop 9 -3PM
37.26 Miles
Closing in on 60K (3 an 1/2 yards short, take a couple steps past the finish and you got it)

Loop 10 -4PM
41.40 Miles
Surpassed 60K (+4.12 miles, that's way past 60K)

Loop 11- 5PM
45.54 Miles
Surpassed 70K (+2.04 miles, you made ir a couple of miles back)

Loop 12 - 6PM
49.68 Miles
Approaching 50 Miles (675 yards short, 7 football fields to go to make 50 miles)

Loop 13 -7PM
53.82 Miles
Surpassed 80K and 50 Miles (+3.82 miles....ect)

Loop 14 - 8PM
57.96 Miles
Surpassed 90K (+2.04 miles, It's like you just ran to Tappahannock! )

Loop 15 - 9PM
62.10 Miles
Hits 100K (+0.04 miles, practically exact!)

Loop 16 -10PM
66.24 Miles
Surpassed 100K (+4.10 miles.....AMAZING!!!)

Loop 17 -11PM
70.38 Miles
Surpassed 110K (+2.03 miles)

Loop 18 -12AM
74.52 Miles
Closing in on 120K (70 yards short)

Loop 19 - 1AM
78.66 Miles
Surpassed 120K (+4.10 miles...did someone say 120K?)

Loop 20 -2AM
82.80 Miles
Surpassed 130K (+2.02 miles...that's more than 434,000 feet)

Loop 21 - 3AM
86.94 Miles
Approaching 140K (0.05 miles short...Thta's a mere 88 yards short)

Loop 22 - 4AM
91.08 Miles
Surpassed 140K (+4.09 miles.... I would say that's way past 140K)

Loop 23 - 5AM
95.22 Miles
Surpassed 150K (+2.01 miles)

Loop 24 - 6AM
99.36 Miles
Total Distance

Almost 100 Miles -)



HOW FAR WILL YOU GO?



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WHY YOU CANT MISS THIS
Celebrate Americas 250th birthday with purpose.
Run under the big Virginia sky trails, bridges, sidewalk strolls and lakeside views.
Test your body, mind, and spirit in a format that tests you to your core, no matter how many loops you decide to run.

Experience the unmatched camaraderie of an ultra:

Runners lifting each other up and encouraging one another mile after mile
Support Crews cheering for every runner on every loop
Spectators celebrating with you every time you complete a loop
Friendships forged....... some may last a lifetime
Run 1 loop, 5, 10 or more the encouragement only grows every time you cross the line. Every finished loop is a celebration.

Join a community where every runner is a champion and every loop is a celebration of the enduring American spirit. From the camaraderie in the corral to the final 'assist' on the trail, this is where stories of resilience are written in sweat and determination. Your miles have meaning. Your grit has a legacy. It's time to write your own story!

Join us on June 13th for a tribute like no other."
QUICK RACE FACTS
FORMAT: 4.14-mile loop every hour on the hour.
CAUSE: Benefits the Semper Fi & America's Fund.
THE PRIZE: The winner claims a cash prize and the coveted SWORD OF HONOR.
LOCATION: Scenic and historic Loch Lothian in Midlothian, VA.


EVERY RUNNER RECEIVES
A custom-designed race shirt, belt buckle and other race goodies. This isnt just a run its a tribute to the 250th birthday of the United States of America and to the runners and support crews who will join you for your journey.

And if youre the last one standing? Cash prize and THE SWORD OF HONOR a symbol of grit, resilience, and the Backyard Ultra spirit Only one runner will lift it. All others are winners too......... Just no sword to take home.

THE MINI ULTRA RETURNS
Not ready for 30, 40, or 50 miles? Try the Last Stand 1776 Mini Ultra.

Run 1 loop, 2, maybe 3. Maybe pace an ultra runner. Test the format. Experience the energy. Even one loop gives you a beautiful 4mile adventure and a taste of something unforgettable.

YOU MIGHT JUST CATCH THE ULTRA BUG.



How will you answer the call?



"ONE MORE LOOP."