Ultra Running Hub Lebanon, OH, United States · Saturday, June 27, 2026
Empower 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 2019 edition (60km) — finishers 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 252 m. Not a forecast.
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.
- Trail Running ShoesCushioning on trail that is still there in the last quarter.
- Race NutritionSelf-supported fuelling between aid stations.
- Hydration VestsFlask capacity without the bounce.
- HeadlampsA 12 h limit puts you out there after dark.
- GPS WatchesBattery life first — an ultra outlasts most full-GPS modes.
Course Notes
beautiful and very runnable trails on Countryside YMCA property. Fairly smooth, wooded trails, with small elevation change. There are some roots and rocks on the trails,
Similar races
Other trail ultras of the same format.