Jordan River Backyard

Jordan River Backyard is held in South Jordan, Utah, on October 17, 2026, organized by Happy Trails Racing. Three timed formats start together at 8 a.m.: the Backyard 24HR, the Backyard 12HR and the Morning 6HR. In a backyard-style race you repeat the same loop on a fixed schedule, and the format continues for as long as the clock allows.

The rhythm is what makes this different from any other ultra. You run a loop, you rest for whatever time is left in the hour, and you start again on the bell, which means restraint on the early laps is more valuable than speed. The 6-hour is a genuinely approachable first ultra for anyone comfortable with a half marathon. For the 24-hour, plan your night, your calories and your seated time between loops before race morning.