Summit Backyard Ultra

Summit Backyard Ultra takes place in Marble Falls, Texas, on November 21, 2026, on trails. The event, named Summit Last Person Standing, starts at 7:00 a.m. and follows the backyard ultra format: runners complete the same loop every hour, on the hour, and the race continues until only one person is still able to start the next loop. There is no fixed finish distance, so how far you go depends entirely on how long you last.

This format rewards patience more than speed. Each loop needs to be finished with enough margin to eat, drink and rest before the next start, which means running well below your usual trail pace. It suits ultrarunners who want to test their endurance without committing to a set distance, as well as first-time ultra entrants who like the idea of stopping whenever they choose. Prepare with back-to-back long runs on trails, practice eating on the move, and get used to running through the afternoon and evening hours.