Flag City Backyard Ultra
About the race
The Flag City Backyard Ultra is a last man standing race around the Findlay Reservoir in Findlay, United States.
Runners must complete a 4.3 mile loop every hour, on the hour. When the whistle blows, the next lap starts. The race continues until only one runner completes a loop alone.
Zero elevation gain. Zero mud. Zero roots. A simple loop with no shortcuts and no way to get lost. Just you, the clock, and the competition.
Camping
The city has given permission to set up tents the night before the race.
- Porta-johns are provided.
- There is no running water.
Timing and live coverage
Mike Melton, known in the ultra community as the timer for Big's Backyard Ultra, has been hired to time the event.
- Each runner receives an ankle tag and a bib tag for tracking.
- Live results will be available online.
- The entire event will be streamed.
Parking
Parking will be available in the grass at the base of the reservoir.
Vehicles can drive to the top of the reservoir to drop off only. Vehicles cannot remain at the top of the reservoir.
Bronze Ticket event
A Backyard Ultra Bronze Ticket event. The winner earns a Bronze Ticket invitation opportunity.
Race rules
Starting corral
- Participants must be in the starting corral at the start whistle.
- Each loop starts at the top of the hour.
- A whistle will be blown at 3, 2, and 1 minutes prior to start.
- All competitors must be in the corral at the start (no late starts).
Loops
- Except for restrooms, competitors may not leave the course until each loop is completed.
- No personal aid during a loop (common aid stations are allowed).
- Each loop must be completed within an hour to be counted, including the final lap.
- No artificial aids (including trekking poles).
- Slower runners must allow passes.
Winner and results
- The winner is the last person to complete a loop. All others are technically DNF.
- If no runner can complete one more loop than anyone else, there is no winner.
Cancellation policy
Athletes can cancel their registration, but no refund is given.
No refunds for any reason, including if you cannot attend. Entry fees are non refundable and non transferable.
The course
The race is a last man standing format on a simple loop around the Findlay Reservoir. Runners must complete a loop every hour, on the hour, and the next lap starts when the whistle blows. The race is self supported, with no food, drink, or supplies provided during the race.
Location
City insight: Findlay
Findlay is a city in Hancock County, Ohio, United States, and its county seat, lying about 40 miles south of Toledo. It is the second-largest city in Northwest Ohio, had a population of 40,313 at the 2020 census, and is home to the University of Findlay and the headquarters of Marathon Petroleum. The climate is humid continental, with warm summers and cold winters, so late spring and early autumn are the best seasons to race.
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