Queeny Backyard Ultra
Queeny Park's rolling 4.19-mile loop mixes pavement, packed gravel and short dirt sections, with roughly 430 feet of climbing every hour in St. Louis.
Quick facts
- The 4.19-mile yard gains and loses roughly 430 feet each hour.
- Pavement, packed stone, gravel and short dirt sections share the loop.
- Race headquarters sits at Smith Shelter in Queeny Park.
- The winner earns entry into a Silver Ticket event through the Bronze pathway.
- Weekend camping is included with race entry.
Is registration open for the 2027 Queeny Backyard Ultra?
Registration for the 2027 Queeny Backyard Ultra is open.
About the Queeny Backyard Ultra
Queeny Backyard Ultra brings the last-runner-standing format to a major metropolitan park. Its 4.19-mile yard starts each hour and combines an accessible race base with enough climbing to punish rushed pacing.
Course
The counterclockwise yard combines wide pavement, hard-packed stone and gravel, plus a short dirt section. Roughly 430 feet of ascent and descent per loop make it substantially hillier than a flat road backyard.
Race-day weather
Early March around St. Louis is highly variable. Runners may see cold rain, wind, mud, ice or a mild afternoon, so footwear and layers need to handle changing conditions over many yards.
Past Queeny Backyard Ultra dates and results
| Year | Date | Status | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | Friday, March 5, 2027 | Upcoming | — |
| 2026 | Date TBD | — | — |
Queeny Backyard Ultra FAQ
When is the Queeny Backyard Ultra?
The 2027 Queeny Backyard Ultra is on Friday, March 5, 2027.
Is registration open for the 2027 Queeny Backyard Ultra?
Registration for the 2027 Queeny Backyard Ultra is open. View the official registration details at ultrasignup.com.
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