Skip to main content

Momentus Backyard Ultra + Fun Run/Ruck

Sat June 1, 2024 Monroe, NC 28112 US Directions

ATHLETE GUIDE

Click here to download a copy of the 2024 Momentus Backyard Ultra Athlete Guide

 

DATE:

Saturday, June 1, 2024, starts at 8:00 AM


PLACE:

Williams Rushing Farm

7325 S. Rocky River Rd

Monroe, NC 28112


MANDATORY PRE-RACE ATHLETE MEETING & PACKET PICKUP:


*****ALL PARTICIPANTS MUST ATTEND ONE OF THE ATHLETE MEETINGS*****


Option 1:

Thursday, May 30, 2024

6:00 - 7:00 PM, official meeting at 6:30 PM

Charlotte Running Company - Promenade

5355 Ballantyne Commons Pkwy #200

Charlotte, NC 28277


Option 2 RACE DAY:

Saturday, June 1, 2024

At the race site, near the start line

7:00 AM


Packets may be picked up at either of the athlete meetings.


RACE DAY SCHEDULE:

5:00 AM - Venue opens

6:00 AM to 7:15 AM - Packet Pickup 

7:00 AM - Mandatory Athlete Meeting 

7:15 AM - All athletes should be on site and checked in

8:00 AM - Backyard Ultra, Fun Run, Ruck Starts

 

PARKING:

There is plenty of parking available on site.  Please follow “Event Parking” signs and directions of staff.


CAMP SITES:

Participants may set up personal aid stations or camp spots upon arrival.  NO overnight camping on Friday night, and no access will be granted to the venue prior to 5:00 AM on Saturday. 


BACKYARD ULTRA RULES:

Read the official Backyard Ultra rules below:

- The course is 4.167 miles long
- Runners must complete the course, called a “YARD”, within the hour
- Runners must be in the start box at the top of the hour.  Any runner not in the start box by the time the next loop starts will receive a DNF
- Each YARD starts at the top of the hour.  3, 2, and 1 minute warnings will be given
- Runners have 1 hour to complete each YARD.  If a runner finishes before the hour is up, they can use that additional time however they like but must report back to the start box before the next YARD starts
- All YARDS must be completed within one hour to be counted, including the last YARD
- Competitors may not leave the course during a YARD
- No assistance can be provided on the course; the runner cannot take aid or hand off gear to any person during the yard.  Runners ay only receive aid after they complete a YARD and before re-entering the start box for the next YARD
- No non-competitors, including eliminated runners, are permitted on the course at any time
- Cheering and spectating allowed and encouraged from the Race Headquarters / Race Village ONLY
- Slower runners must allow others to pass
- No artificial aids (including trekking poles) are allowed
- If no runner can complete one more YARD within one hour alone, after all other runners DNF, there is no winner

 

ADDITIONAL DETAILS & RULES FOR MOMENTUS BACKYARD ULTRA & Fun Run/Ruck


Support and Gear:


Every runner is encouraged to bring their own crew and gear to enhance their racing experience.  

Essentials:  Hydration, food and personal comfort items

Optional: Tents, chairs, sleeping mats

Allowed:  Contained cooking devices such as camping grills

NOT allowed:  Ground camp fires

Please note: all support activities must be confined to the designated parking lot and Village areas.  


PLEASE NOTE

- We will provide refillable water stations FOR RUNNERS ONLY

- Runners should come prepared with all necessary sustenance (aside from water) to fuel their endurance for the duration of the event

- Spectators and crew members must be fully self-sufficient regarding hydration and nutritional needs


Sustainability Efforts:


This is a cupless race.  We will provide water refilling stations for RUNNERS ONLY, but runners must bring their own water bottle, cup or vest. 


Safety Requirements:

All runners are required to use headlamps or personal illumination mechanisms after sunset.

 
Amenities Available On-Site:

EMT on site for duration of event
Light refreshments for sale, but these will be limited
Portable bathrooms on site

 

COURSE:

Course details can be viewed at: https://runsignup.com/Race/BackyardUltra/Page-3

If you continue to use this site, you consent to use all cookies. We use cookies to offer you a better browsing experience. Read how we use cookies and how you can control them by visiting our Privacy Policy.

If you continue to use this site, you consent to use all cookies.