Queeny Backyard Ultra

MAR
6
2026
Queeny Backyard Ultra sends runners around a 4.19 mile scenic loop at Queeny Park on repeat until only one remains. The last runner standing wins a Silver Ticket and advances to the World Team Competition at Big's.
Fri 6 Mar 2026
4.19 Miles Loop

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Queeny Backyard Ultra (March 6, 2026)

Queeny Backyard Ultra is a backyard ultra event held at Queeny Park, 1675 South Mason Road, St. Louis, MO 63131. The event follows a last-runner-standing format in which participants repeat the same loop until only one runner remains. The winner of the 2026 edition receives a Silver Ticket and advances to the World Team Competition at Big's.

Course and format

The loop is approximately 4.19 miles and is run counter-clockwise. Each loop includes about 430 feet of ascent and 430 feet of descent. The course uses a combination of Hawk Ridge Trail, Fox Run Trail, White Oak Trail, and Owl Creek Trails. Trail surfaces include wide paved sections, short dirt trail, and hardpacked stone or gravel with rolling hills and scenic sections.

Event notes

The race is affiliated with the Backyard Ultra Series. Packet pickup and runner setup occur on race day. Weather in March in St. Louis can vary, so conditions may include cool to mild temperatures and a range of precipitation possibilities. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

4 mi
4.19 Miles Loop

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