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Summit Backyard Ultra (Last Person Standing)
- Date
- Saturday, November 21, 2026– Thursday, November 26, 2026
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When and where is Summit Backyard Ultra (Last Person Standing)?
Summit Backyard Ultra (Last Person Standing) is on Saturday, November 21, 2026 through Thursday, November 26, 2026 in Marble Falls, Texas. The first event starts at 7:00 AM local time. Distances: trail run. The current entry fee is $175 on RunSignup, before processing fees. Online registration is open and closes Nov 14, 2026.
Summit Backyard Ultra race guide
The Summit Backyard Ultra is a last-person-standing race in Marble Falls starting Saturday, November 21, 2026, run for the first time by Perspective Pacing after Pursue Your Summit hosted it. Runners finish a 4.17-mile lap within each hour, on the hour, until one runner completes a lap no one else does.
- Venue
- 2200 Manzano Mile, Marble Falls
- Lap
- 4.17 miles every hour
- Starts
- Sat, Nov 21, 2026
- Registration closes
- Nov 14
- Organizer
- Perspective Pacing
Summit Backyard Ultra FAQ
How does the Summit Backyard Ultra work?
Every hour, on the hour, runners start a 4.17-mile lap and must finish within the hour. The last person to complete a lap wins.
How much does the Summit Backyard Ultra cost?
Current RunSignup entry fees, before processing fees: Summit Last Person Standing $175.
When and where is the Summit Backyard Ultra?
It starts Saturday, November 21, 2026, at 2200 Manzano Mile, Marble Falls, with the event window running through November 26. Registration closes November 14 at 11:59 a.m.
Who organizes the Summit Backyard Ultra?
Perspective Pacing, running it for the first time; Pursue Your Summit LLC hosted earlier editions.
Can I transfer or defer my Summit entry?
Perspective Pacing lets you transfer or defer to any of its races the next year, at full credit 90 or more days out, 75% at 30–89 days and 50% at 10–29 days; nothing inside 10 days. It offers race insurance at registration.
Race facts checked November 9, 2026 against RunSignup: Summit Backyard Ultra and Perspective Pacing: policies. Entry fees come from RunSignup. Always confirm details with the race before you travel.
Events & distances
| Event | Distance | Start | Entry fee | Registration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summit Last Person Standing | Trail | Nov 21, 2026, 7:00 AM | $175.00 until Nov 14, 2026 | Opens Mar 13, 2026 · Closes Nov 14, 2026 |
Fees shown are the RunSignup price tier in effect now, before processing fees. Times are local to the race.
About Summit Backyard Ultra (Last Person Standing)
Saturday, November 21st, 2026.
The Summit Backyard Ultra is a backyard ultra that was previously hosted by Pursue Your Summit LLC. This is the first year that it will be operating under Perspective Pacing. The Summit LMS is a run under the backyard ultra format in which you must complete 4.17 miles within the hour on the hour until there is only one person left. The last person to complete a lap will be crowned the winner.
While every racer will get some cool swag, October 30th is the deadline to get a shirt.
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Description provided by the race organizer via RunSignup.
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