Bloomfield Backyard Ultra

How many times will you answer the bell?

The Bloomfield Backyard Ultra is a last-person-standing endurance race through the heart of Bloomfield, Kentucky.

The format is simple: 4.167 miles. Every hour. On the hour. Finish the loop within the hour and whatever time remains is yours to rest, refuel, change your socks, or reconsider your hobbies. When the bell rings, you line up and do it again.

There’s no predetermined finish distance. Your race lasts as long as you do. Set a goal, whether that’s your longest run ever, 25 miles, 50 miles, 100 miles, or simply one more yard than you thought you could do.

Our home base will be Bloomfield City Park, with each yard taking runners through the Bloomfield community. And we want the whole community in on it. Expect neighbors, local businesses, volunteers, signs, cowbells, and plenty of encouragement along the way.

The field gets smaller. The miles add up. Eventually, only one runner is left to answer the bell.

When: November 28, 2026
Where: Bloomfield City Park | Bloomfield, Kentucky

Come find out how far you can go.

Endure something.

The Course

Each yard follows the same 4.167-mile loop through Bloomfield, starting and finishing at Bloomfield City Park.

The route is primarily paved and takes runners through the heart of town before returning to race HQ. The course is not closed to traffic, so runners should expect normal vehicle activity and will be responsible for following traffic laws and staying alert at intersections and road crossings.

Slight modifications to the route may be made prior to race day for safety, logistics, or to ensure the official yard distance. Any changes will be communicated to runners before the event.

And yes, you’ll get to know this loop very well.

See the route here: https://www.plotaroute.com/route/3426084

Event's current local time: 12:55 PM ET