Ultra Running Hub Olympia, WA, United States · Saturday, March 13, 2027
Little Backyard Adventure
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 (6h) — 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 2001-2025 average for March — NASA POWER, grid elevation 137 m. Not a forecast.
Results history
| Year | Race | Finishers | Men's winner | Women's winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 6h | 10 | Seth Miller · 57.936 km | Angela Pawlak · 52.142 km |
| 2025 | 6h | 19 | Dave Messenheimer · 64.534 km | Rachel Craig · 52.464 km |
| 2024 | 6h | 24 | Joel Gartenberg · 64.375 km | Chelsea Olson · 51.515 km |
The field shrank 47% between 2025 (19) and 2026 (10). 60% of the 2026 field were women.
DUV results for the 2026 edition (6h) — 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.