Last Stand 1776 Backyard Ultra and "Mini" Ultra
- Date Sat 13th June 2026 - Sun 14th June 2026
- Time 7:00AM EDT
- Location Midlothian, Virginia
- Price $59.30 - $80.50
- Races 2 races
- Distances Ultra
Event summary
Get ready for an unforgettable endurance challenge at the Last Stand 1776 Backyard Ultra and "Mini" Ultra, taking place from June 13 to June 14, 2026, in the scenic Loch Lothian area of Midlothian, Chesterfield, VA. This unique event celebrates America's 250th birthday while honoring the brave sacrifices of our service members. The Backyard Ultra format invites participants to run a 4.14-mile loop every hour on the hour, testing not just speed but also mental toughness and strategy. Whether you aim for a single loop or plan to run multiple, every mile supports the Semper Fi Fund, providing vital assistance to wounded veterans and their families.
For those looking for a lighter challenge, the Mini Ultra offers the perfect opportunity to dip your toes into the ultra-running world. Experience the camaraderie and encouragement of fellow runners as you tackle one, two, or even three loops, all while soaking in the beautiful Virginia landscape. With each completed loop celebrated by friends and spectators, you'll feel the thrill of achievement and the spirit of community. Don’t miss this chance to push your limits, celebrate resilience, and possibly catch the ultra-running bug! Join us for this monumental event and discover how far you can go
For those looking for a lighter challenge, the Mini Ultra offers the perfect opportunity to dip your toes into the ultra-running world. Experience the camaraderie and encouragement of fellow runners as you tackle one, two, or even three loops, all while soaking in the beautiful Virginia landscape. With each completed loop celebrated by friends and spectators, you'll feel the thrill of achievement and the spirit of community. Don’t miss this chance to push your limits, celebrate resilience, and possibly catch the ultra-running bug! Join us for this monumental event and discover how far you can go
Organiser's Description
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 have meaning.
WHATS A BACKYARD ULTRA?
A battle of will, strategy, and mental toughness not speed.
Every hour on the hour, you 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 on the hour before the bell rings and you are off on your next adventure.
Miss the cutoff? Your race ends.
Thats the magic: its your race to run. One loop or twenty you choose your challenge.
Set a mileage goal. Hit a milestone. Chase a breakthrough. Go for the win. There are no losers just some who last a little longer and go a little further.
Can you dig deep enough to say ONE MORE LOOP?
HOW FAR CAN YOU GO?
Each loop unlocks a milestone:
1 loop 4.14 miles 5K plus a mile for good measure
2 Loops --- 8.28 miles- a 10K and some change
3 loops --- 12.42 miles--20K
4 loops 16.56 miles Half Marathon plus 3 more for good measure
5 loops ---- 20.7 miles----20 miles plus
7 loops 28.98 miles Marathon plus almost a 5K
8 loops 33.12 miles 50K plus a few steps more
13 loops 53.82 miles 50 Miles plus a strong 5k
15 loops 62.4 miles Just short of 100K
24 loops 100 miles The Big One
HOW FAR WILL YOU GO?
ROUTE MAP HTTPS://WWW.MAPMYRUN.COM/ROUTES/VIEW/6695526427 [https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/6695526427]
WHY YOU CANT MISS THIS
Celebrate Americas 250th birthday with purpose.
Run under the big Virginia sky trails, bridges, lakeside views.
Test your body, mind, and spirit in a format that reveals who you are.
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 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 Loch Lothian in Midlothian, VA.
EVERY RUNNER RECEIVES
A custom-designed race shirt, belt buckle and race swag youll actually want to wear. Take home the coveted "belt buckle" and other goodies. This isnt just a run its a tribute.
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 a 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."
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 have meaning.
WHATS A BACKYARD ULTRA?
A battle of will, strategy, and mental toughness not speed.
Every hour on the hour, you 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 on the hour before the bell rings and you are off on your next adventure.
Miss the cutoff? Your race ends.
Thats the magic: its your race to run. One loop or twenty you choose your challenge.
Set a mileage goal. Hit a milestone. Chase a breakthrough. Go for the win. There are no losers just some who last a little longer and go a little further.
Can you dig deep enough to say ONE MORE LOOP?
HOW FAR CAN YOU GO?
Each loop unlocks a milestone:
1 loop 4.14 miles 5K plus a mile for good measure
2 Loops --- 8.28 miles- a 10K and some change
3 loops --- 12.42 miles--20K
4 loops 16.56 miles Half Marathon plus 3 more for good measure
5 loops ---- 20.7 miles----20 miles plus
7 loops 28.98 miles Marathon plus almost a 5K
8 loops 33.12 miles 50K plus a few steps more
13 loops 53.82 miles 50 Miles plus a strong 5k
15 loops 62.4 miles Just short of 100K
24 loops 100 miles The Big One
HOW FAR WILL YOU GO?
ROUTE MAP HTTPS://WWW.MAPMYRUN.COM/ROUTES/VIEW/6695526427 [https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/6695526427]
WHY YOU CANT MISS THIS
Celebrate Americas 250th birthday with purpose.
Run under the big Virginia sky trails, bridges, lakeside views.
Test your body, mind, and spirit in a format that reveals who you are.
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 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 Loch Lothian in Midlothian, VA.
EVERY RUNNER RECEIVES
A custom-designed race shirt, belt buckle and race swag youll actually want to wear. Take home the coveted "belt buckle" and other goodies. This isnt just a run its a tribute.
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 a 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."
Races
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Last Stand 1776 Backyard Ultra
Incl. $5.50 Fee & Custom Designed Race Shirt
Sat 13th June 2026 (7:00AM EDT)
$80.50
THE LAST STAND BACKYARD ULTRA "One Loop. One Hour. One Last Stand." Welcome to the ultimate test of endurance, grit, and mental toughness the Last Stand Backyard Ultra, where only one will remain standing. Set against the rugged beauty of Loch Lothian in Midlothian, Virginia, this is no ordinary race. Every hour, on the hour, runners must toe the line and complete a 4.14-mile loop. Miss the start? You're out. Cant finish within the hour? You're out. The race continues until only ONE runner remains the true Last Stand champion. No time clocks. Just the will to go one more loop. Whether youre in it for glory or to push your personal limits, the Last Stand is a battle of heart and head. Its a race where strategy meets insanity, and every loop tells a new story of resilience. Will you answer the call? Will you outlast them all? This isnt just a race its your Last Stand. ONE MORE LOOP! -
Last Stand 1776 Mini Backyard Ultra
Incl. $4.30 Fee
Sat 13th June 2026 (7:00AM EDT)
$59.30
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