10/16/2026
We spent the day with Mark Dowdle in Minnesota as he prepared to represent Team USA at Big’s Backyard Ultra. We got some miles in and talked about backyard racing, his race-day setup, and what “Not Done Yet” means to him.
Tomorrow, October 17, Mark lines up in Bell Buckle, Tennessee. The challenge is 4.167 miles at the start of every hour, through the day and night. Every completed loop adds to Team USA’s score in the world team championship.
Here’s a first look at our day together. Watch the full film on our YouTube channel.
Good luck tomorrow, Mark. We’ll be cheering for you and Team USA. 🇺🇸