Spring Awakening Backyard Ultra and Relay

Backyard Ultra 6,12, 24 and Relay!
The spring equinox is calling! Come test yourself against the forces of light and dark in an event unlike any you have done before.

Individuals can choose a 6hour (25miles), 12hour (50miles), or 24hour (100mile) option. The 6hour section can be completed at anytime during the 24hour event, while the 12hour particpants will choose between 12 hours of light (7:14am-7:14pm) or 12 hours of dark (7:14pm-7:14am).

If a relay is more your vibe, you can enter with up to 8 members on your team. As long as someone from your team completes each yard, you are good to go! It’s up to you how you structure and execute your team plan.

Logistics

The race will be begin at sunrise (7:14am) and each runner will have exactly one hour to complete the 4.167 mile island center forest loop course. If a runner fails to return within the hour, they are eliminated from the race. Runners can complete the course at whatever pace they choose, but they MUST finish the loop and be at the starting line to start the next race within 60 minutes. A new race will begin every hour on the hour (8:14am., 9:14am., 10:14am. and so on…) for up to 24hours. If a runner fails to make it to the start line at the top of the hour, that runner is eliminated.

The start/finish area, aid station, portajohns and team tent space will all be in the field behind O-Space (18870 103rd Ave SW). There will be space to have your own individual setup of tents, chairs, cooking supplies, etc. Runners are allowed a crew but no pacers are allowed on course. Power outlets are not available, so please plan on bringing your own power source, if needed. We will have a full aid station at the start/finish area.

Course

The course is 90% trail, 5% road, 5% gravel run primarily throught Island Center Forest. Double track, single track, and gravel trails bring you through some of the most beautiful forests in the NW with a gain of around 150ft per 4.167mile loop.

Start/Finish/Aid Station will be in the field behind the O-Space. Participants are welcome to set up camp here Friday night in anticipation of a sunrise (7:14am) start on the spring equinox March 20th. Races and their crew are welcome to hang in the O-Space field for the duration of the event. Note that no power will be available, along with limited water. It's recommonded participants bring their own food and water to supplement what the race provides. Porta Potties will be available from Friday afternoon through the event on site

Aid Station

We will have one fully stocked aid station at the Start/Finish line.

Aid Station Items for runners (subject to change/while quantities last)
Fluids: Water, Electrolyte Powders
Soda: Coke, Sprite, etc
Sweets: Cookies, Fig Newtons, Rice Krispy Treats
Salty: Pretzels, Chips
Fruit: Bananas, Oranges
Medical: Ice, Bandages, Vasoline, Band Aids (limited), etc. ( NO NSAIDS e.g. ibuprofen)
We will be cooking meals throughout the event! (lunch, dinner, breakfast for all present): Quesadillas, Hot dogs, Soup, Noodles, Pancakes, etc.

Included in Registration

Spring Awakening Backyard Ultra T-shirt (4 included with team registration)
Custom bib
Fully stocked aid station
24hrs of food for runners and crew members
Commemorative Koozie to take after your last lap
Unique sticker and magnet to show your achievement
24 hour emergency support
Safe, well marked course
20% off coupon to Flostate Running
Individual 24hr (100mile) finishers will receive a custom belt buckle!

Event's current local time: 6:57 AM PT