Ultra Running Hub Soldotna, AK, United States · Friday, June 5, 2026
Tsalteshi 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 (20h) — ranked runners only. Starters are not published, so the field was at least this big and no finish rate can be given.
Typical conditions, June
Regional 2001-2020 average for June — NASA POWER, grid elevation 105 m. Not a forecast.
Results history
| Year | Race | Finishers | Men's winner | Women's winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 20h | 19 | Avi Friedman · 127.414 km | Carrie Setian · 134.120 km |
| 2025 | 14h | 17 | Andrew Vigorito · 80.472 km | Julianne Dickerson · 93.884 km |
| 2024 | 18h | 6 | Zachary Behney · 120.708 km | Carrie Setian · 114.002 km |
| 2023 | 16h | 5 | Zachary Behney · 100.590 km | Carrie Setian · 107.296 km |
| 2022 | 17h | 3 | Zachary Behney · 114.002 km | Carrie Setian · 107.296 km |
The field grew 12% between 2025 (17) and 2026 (19). 42% of the 2026 field were women.
DUV results for the 2026 edition (20h) — 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 with 141 m of ascent.
- 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 14 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.