Last Stand 1776 Backyard Ultra 2026

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LAST STAND 1776 BACKYARD ULTRA June 13, 2026 • 7:00 AM • Midlothian, VA

This isn’t just a race — it’s a mission. (as crazy as it might seem)

On June 13th, step into a one‑of‑a‑kind endurance challenge honoring freedom, sacrifice, and America’s 250th birthday… with grit, determination and just a touch of insanity.

Every step you take supports the Semper Fi Fund, providing critical assistance to wounded, ill, and injured service members, veterans, and their families. Your miles will have meaning.

WHAT’S A BACKYARD ULTRA? A battle of will, strategy, and mental toughness — not speed.

Every hour on the hour, you will run a 4.18‑mile loop. You have a one hour time limit to complete the loop. Finish in time? You earn the right to run again. All you need to do is make it to the start line at the top of the hour before the bell rings and you are off on your next adventure. We continue, on the hour every hour, until only one runner makes it to the start line to start the next loop. "The Last Runner Standing".

Miss the cutoff? Your race ends. But your pride will be intact!

That’s the magic: it’s your race to run. One loop or twenty — you choose your challenge.

Set a mileage goal. Shoot for a milestone. Chase a breakthrough. Go for the win. There are no losers at the Last stand… just some runners who last a little longer and go a little further.

Encouragement will be the word of the day!

Can you dig deep enough to say “ONE MORE LOOP”?

Official 4.167-Mile Loop & Hourly Schedule

Loop Start Time Cumulative Distance Milestones Achieved

LOOP 1 7:00 AM 4.17 miles 5K (3.11 miles)

LOOP 2 8:00 AM 8.33 miles 10K (6.21 miles)

LOOP 3 9:00 AM 12.50 miles -

LOOP 4 10:00 AM 16.67 miles Half Marathon (13.11 miles)

LOOP 5 11:00 AM 20.83 miles 30K (18.64 miles)

LOOP 6 12:00 PM 25.00 miles -

LOOP 7 1:00 PM 29.17 miles Marathon (26.22 miles)

LOOP 8 2:00 PM 33.33 miles 50K Ultra (31.07 miles)

LOOP 9 3:00 PM 37.50 miles -

LOOP 10 4:00 PM 41.67 miles -

LOOP 11 5:00 PM 45.83 miles -

LOOP 12 6:00 PM 50.00 miles 50 Miles (Exactly at Loop 12 finish)

LOOP 13 7:00 PM 54.17 miles -

LOOP 14 8:00 PM 58.33 miles -

LOOP 15 9:00 PM 62.50 miles 100K Ultra (62.14 miles)

LOOP 16 10:00 PM 66.67 miles -

LOOP 17 11:00 PM 70.83 miles -

LOOP 18 12:00 AM 75.00 miles -

LOOP 19 1:00 AM 79.17 miles -

LOOP 20 2:00 AM 83.33 miles -

LOOP 21 3:00 AM 87.50 miles -

LOOP 22 4:00 AM 91.67 miles -

LOOP 23 5:00 AM 95.83 miles -

LOOP 24 6:00 AM 100.00 miles 100 Miles (Exactly at Loop 24 finish)

How far will you go?

Route Map https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/6695526427

WHY YOU CAN’T MISS THIS Celebrate America’s 250th birthday with purpose. Run under the big Virginia sky — trails, bridges, sidewalk strolls and lakeside views. Test your body, mind, and spirit in a format that tests you to your core, no matter how many loops you decide to run.

Experience the unmatched camaraderie of an ultra:

Runners lifting each other up and encouraging one another mile after mile Support Crews cheering for every runner on every loop Spectators celebrating with you every time you complete a loop Friendships forged....... some may last a lifetime Run 1 loop, 5, 10 or more— the encouragement only grows every time you cross the line. Every finished loop is a celebration.

Join a community where every runner is a champion and every loop is a celebration of the enduring American spirit. From the camaraderie in the corral to the final 'assist' on the trail, this is where stories of resilience are written in sweat and determination. Your miles have meaning. Your grit has a legacy. It's time to write your own story!

Join us on June 13th for a tribute like no other." Quick Race Facts Format: 4.14-mile loop every hour on the hour. Cause: Benefits the Semper Fi & America's Fund. The Prize: The winner claims a cash prize and the coveted Sword of Honor . Location : Scenic and historic Loch Lothian in Midlothian, VA.

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