Each new loop will begin every hour, on the hour.
Brought to you by Auburn Area Trail Runners & Skybreaker Racing, this is a "last man standing" event in which runners have one hour to complete each 4.16 mi loop.
11/20/2024
Skybreaker Racing Skybreaker Racing was founded in 2019 by ultrarunner and adventurer Ben Mitchell along with the creation of Yuba Gold 50k. Having grown up in Nevada City, CA, Ben's intent was to create an event that showcased the beautiful South Fork of the Yuba River."We chase the rivers, the mountains, and the so...
Moving forward, I will be gradually phasing out the use of these individual race pages. The BABU, Sonoma Coast, and Yuba Gold pages will continue to exist for tagging purposes, but all relevant info will be posted via the Skybreaker Racing page. Simply put, I am doing this to make my life easier. Thanks for your understanding.
Ben Mitchell
Race Director & Owner
Skybreaker Racing
05/14/2024
Thank you everyone for making Bad Ass Backyard Ultra, though very small, a successful event! Hope to see you again next year!
And thank you to Brian Goldman for creating this video!
Skybreaker Racing / Auburn Area Trail Runners
04/11/2024
Bad Ass Backyard Ultra (BABU) has a price increase coming tomorrow (Friday) night at midnight! Register at the heavily discounted price while you can!
This is a 4.16 mile loop on single-track and fire road in Rio Linda (north Sacramento) starting on the morning of May 11th. Run one loop every hour. Last person to complete a loop wins!
Check out www.skybreakerracing.com for more info!
Secondly, just a reminder that Sonoma Coast Trail Runs is coming up on June 8th! We're offering a 30k, trail marathon (26.2 mi), and 50k. This takes place on the beautiful coastal single-track trails and fire roads of Sonoma Coast State Park, just south of the Russian River and Duncans Mills, CA.
And thirdly, Skybreaker Racing is assisting in the production of Lost Sierra Endurance Race on July 27th on the iconic Tahoe National Forest trails between Downieville and Graeagle, CA. Offered are 100k and 50k distances.
Registration is open for all three of these!
Final note: Just a reminder for Yuba Gold 2023 entrants: your race credit can be applied to BABU or Sonoma Coast! Just email [email protected] to request that your credit be applied! (I'm working on permitting for Yuba Gold 2024, slated for Oct. 5th, so that will also be an option.)
We hope to see you out there! Happy running!
03/27/2024
We've finally secured a venue! Race day is Sa, May 11th at Dry Creek Parkway in Rio Linda, CA! Check out the website for more info (link in bio)!
11/19/2023
Big thanks to those who came out yesterday and congrats to Rosie Del Sarto on winning the inaugural Bad Ass Backyard Ultra with 11 official yards!
Carla Landrum completed 3 yards (12.5m).
Bret Lang got 1st male with 5 yards (~21m).
Beth Lang completed 7 yards (29m).
Roxie Pana finally called it at 10 yards (~42m), accepting the assist.
Rosie won with 11 official yards, plus 1 bonus yard, for 50 miles!
Congrats, all, and thanks again for joining us for this fa**ss trial run. We've concluded that, like Lt. Dan, this event has (new) legs 🦵 (despite how yours may feel today 😜).