Ultra Running Hub Findlay, Ohio, United States · Saturday, October 2, 2027
Flag City 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 2026 edition (12h) — ranked runners only. Starters are not published, so the field was at least this big and no finish rate can be given.
Typical conditions, October
Regional 2001-2025 average for October — NASA POWER, grid elevation 244 m. Not a forecast.
Results history
| Year | Race | Finishers | Men's winner | Women's winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 12h | 104 | Vincent Alati · 179.924 km | Bethany Berg · 145.323 km |
| 2025 | 18h | 33 | Vincent Alati · 120.708 km | Julia Garza · 87.178 km |
| 2024 | 12h | 13 | Quinn Auten · 131.483 km | — |
| 2023 | 13h | 10 | Dylan Hunter · 87.178 km | Katelin Hansen · 53.648 km |
| 2022 | 10h | 4 | Dylan Hunter · 67.060 km | — |
The field grew 215% between 2025 (33) and 2026 (104). 13% of the 2026 field were women.
DUV results for the 2026 edition (12h) — ranked runners only. Starters are not published, so the field was at least this big and no finish rate can be given.
Course notes
- gear 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 12 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.