05/14/2026
Need another reason to sign up and experience the Backyard magic for yourself in 2027?
Here’s a quick read from the Race Director of Queeny Backyard Ultra - St. Louis, MO, Shalini Bhajjan, reflecting on what makes this format—and this community—so special.
Give it a read, and maybe you’ll feel that spark too!
https://ultrarunning.com/featured/one-more-loop-the-relentless-rise-of-the-backyard-ultra/?
One More Loop: The Relentless Rise of the Backyard Ultra - Ultra Running Magazine From Gary Cantrell’s humble backyard in Tennessee, the Backyard format has exploded into one of the most influential movements in modern ultrarunning. Backyard Ultras now appear in small towns and major cities all over the world and are designated as national championships and international team c...