Ultra Running Hub Pioche, NV, United States · Saturday, March 27, 2027
Cappys Backyard Ultra
We hold no course length for this race — a timed or backyard event is measured by the clock, not the kilometre — so there is no Grit score to give you.
What the course asks
DUV results for the 2025 edition (24h) — ranked runners only. Starters are not published, so the field was at least this big and no finish rate can be given.
Typical conditions, March
Regional 2001-2020 average for March — NASA POWER, grid elevation 1829 m. Not a forecast.
Results history
| Year | Race | Finishers | Men's winner | Women's winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 24h | 20 | John Kingsbury · 160.944 km | — |
| 2024 | 17h | 12 | Richard Whitelaw · 114.002 km | Hannah Ramadan · 107.296 km |
| 2023 | 11h | 2 | Heath Platt · 73.766 km | — |
| 2022 | 8h | 2 | Austin Sorensen · 53.648 km | Lisa Harris · 46.942 km |
The field grew 67% between 2024 (12) and 2025 (20). 0% of the 2025 field were women.
DUV results for the 2025 edition (24h) — ranked runners only. Starters are not published, so the field was at least this big and no finish rate can be given.
The Aid Station
Course-specific beta from the community
With trail terrain, choose a shoe with moderate cushioning for optimal performance.
Gear for this race
Chosen for this trail race.
- Trail Running Shoes Cushioning on trail that is still there in the last quarter.
- Race Nutrition Self-supported fuelling between aid stations.
- Hydration Vests Flask capacity without the bounce.
- Headlamps A 24 h limit puts you out there after dark.
- GPS Watches Battery life first — an ultra outlasts most full-GPS modes.
Similar races
Other trail ultras of the same format.