AKtive's Backyard Ultra
Schedule
Sat Jul 13 2024 at 08:00 am
UTC-08:00Location
Government Peak Recreation Area | Palmer, AK
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Join us in the land of the midnight sun for the third year of AKtive's Backyard Ultra!The race will be held at Government Peak Recreation Area, the backyard of Alaska’s favorite mountain playground, Hatcher Pass. The course is a 4.167 mile (6706 meter) loop through single track and ski trails with moderate elevation gains/losses (300-400ft per loop, depending on your gps). Complete as many loops as you can to be the official finisher and earn your entry to the Silver ticket race The Banana Slug Backyard.
Backyard Rules
1. All runners MUST be in the starting corral at the bell.
2. Each loop starts precisely on the hour and 1 hour after the last. (Warnings will be given 5, 3, and 1 minute before the bell.)
3. All runners must start at the bell. (Absolutely NO late starts.)
4. Except for restrooms, competitors may not leave the course until the loop has been completed.
5. No non competitors on the course. (This includes eliminated runners)
6. No crewing or outside aid during a loop.
7. Each loop must be completed within an hour to be counted….including the final loop.
8. No artificial aids. (trekking poles, etc.)
9. Slower runners must allow passes.
10. Runners are responsible for their personal aid and nutrition needs.
11. Water, along with a limited supply of prepackaged food items will be available throughout the race at start/finish.
12. Winner is the last person to complete a loop.
13. All other runners are classified as a DNF. (There is no second place!)
14. If no runner can complete one more loop than anyone else, there is no winner.
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Where is it happening?
Government Peak Recreation Area, 10690 N Mountain Trails Dr, Palmer, AK 99645, United States,Palmer, AlaskaEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
