2025 Last Stand U.S. Army Backyard Ultra and mini-ultra

🎖️ You’re Invited to Run With Purpose!

Celebrate the 250th Birthday of the United States Army at the Last Stand Army Backyard Ultra & Ultra Mini on June 14th | Start Time: 8:00AM | Midlothian, VA.

Join us this Flag Day, June 14th, for a truly special event honoring the 250th Birthday of the United States Army — the Last Stand Army Backyard Ultra and Ultra Mini. Whether you’re a seasoned runner, a patriot at heart, or someone who simply loves a good challenge, this event is for you.

🏃 What’s a Backyard Ultra?

• Definition: It’s more than a race — it’s a test of will, grit, and endurance.
• Format: Runners complete a 4.167-mile loop every hour on the hour, continuing until only one runner makes it back to the start line on time to begin the next loop.
• Focus: It’s not about speed — it’s about perseverance, determination, and strategy.
• Personal Goals: Set a lap goal or a mileage goal. Or run to be the Last runner standing.

⏱️ Not ready to go the distance?

• Options: No problem. Our Ultra Mini is the perfect option. You choose your number of loops. One. Two. Maybe more.
• Participation: Just enough to test your resolve and get a taste of the camaraderie and challenge of a Backyard Ultra.
• Pacing: You might choose to run as a pacer for one of the ultra-runners.
• Experience: You might just catch the "Ultra Bug".

🔥 A Challenge Like No Other

The race begins at 8:00AM, and as the sun continues to rise, you’ll be running under the vast Virginia sky. With each passing hour, the challenge intensifies — not just against your body, but against will, your stamina, and your determination.

🤝 Camaraderie

There is no camaraderie like that of a group of ultra-runners, their support crew, and the folks that come to cheer them on. Unless you have experienced it, you'll just have to take my word for it.

ROUTE MAP: https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/add_to_website/6502744729

🎽 Every runner receives

Custom-designed race shirt — featuring an Army Insignia on one shoulder and the American Flag on the other, because this run is about more than miles — it’s about honoring service, sacrifice, and legacy.

💪 Join us!

Whether you're pushing for the last lap, a personal goal, or proudly completing the Mini, this is a must-run event for anyone who believes in a challenge and has a spirit that is enduring, resolute, and relentless.

🇺🇸 Special Offer

Active duty military, military families, and veterans, please use the code Active when registering for a deep discount as our way of saying thank you!

📝 Sign up today!

— and stand strong in honor of the United States Army and Flag Day! How will you answer the call? Register now!