May
23
Saturday

Austin's Backyard Marathon

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Austin's Backyard Marathon & Memorial Day Remembrance Run is a unique endurance event held in Leander, Texas, nestled in the scenic Texas Hill Country near Lake Travis. The race features a challenging 4.167-mile trail loop that runners must complete within an hour to continue, following the Backyard Ultra format where the last person standing wins. The course offers diverse terrain with a daytime route along wooded areas and lake shorelines, and a distinct nighttime course with different obstacles, providing a mental and physical challenge.

Participants can set personal goals, earning medals for half marathon, marathon, and ultra distances. The event includes aid stations, custom shirts, and finisher medals, celebrating endurance and mental fortitude. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Always double-check with the organizer's website – things can change, and we might have sprinted past a few details!
33 mi
Ultra Distance - 8+ Loops (33.336+ Miles)
26 mi
Memorial Day Remembrance Marathon - 26.2 Miles (7 Loops)
13 mi
Memorial Day Remembrance Half-Marathon - 13.1 Miles (4 Loops)
4 mi
Austin's Backyard Ultra - 4.167-Mile Loop per Hour

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