Course Distances
Backyard Ultra
About this race
Broken Anvil is affiliated with Backyard Ultra Series!Broken Anvil Backyard Ultra is dedicated to individual achievement through mind-numbing fun in the form of repetitive 4.167-mile loops that will take you through West Point, Iowa's Pollmiller Lake Park.September in Iowa can be a lot of things—and consistent isn't one of them. Could be 60 degrees, could be 100, could be raining, windy, muddy, sleeting, possibly apocalyptic. This race has been designed to test a person’s physical and mental capacity to its fullest. If you are looking to run your first Ultra distance or wanting to run a couple loops . . . and then sit back and enjoy the pain and suffering of the other runners, this race is for you.Participants will be surrounded by the love and support of other runners, volunteers, and the community helping you push your limits. This is a family-friendly environment, so bring a worthy crew and enjoy some tough people doing some tough things.Sign up by August 1 to ensure you get a hoodie and other goodies!
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