Bad Ass Backyard Ultra
Rio Linda, California, United States
Mar 27, 2027 - Saturday
4.17mi, Ultra
Race Information
This backyard ultra takes place at Dry Creek Parkway, in Sacramento, California. In the traditional style, runners will have one hour to complete each 4.17-mile loop. Each new yard (loop) will begin every hour, on the hour. If a runner is not in the start corral, ready to begin the next yard, on the hour mark, they're out. The runner who completes the most yards wins.
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Race Facts
Race Size: 1 - 100
Elevation: Fast and Flat
Course Type: Trail
Boston Qualifier: No
Kids Run: No
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