BABU

Volunteer - Bad Ass Backyard Ultra

Skybreaker Racing Skybreaker Racing was founded in 2019 by ultrarunner and adventurer Ben Mitchell along with the creation of Yuba Gold 50k. Having grown up in Nevada City, CA, Ben's intent was to create an event that showcased the beautiful South Fork of the Yuba River."We chase the rivers, the mountains, and the so...

Bad Ass Backyard Ultra registration is open!
Start date: Saturday, March 22nd, 2025
Location: Dry Creek Parkway, Rio Linda, CA
More info: www.skybreakerracing.com
Register: https://ultrasignup.com/register.aspx?did=117652

Event Format: Runners will have one hour to complete each 4.16 mile loop. Each new yard (loop) will begin every hour, on the hour. If a runner is not in the start corral, ready to begin the next yard, on the hour mark, they're out. The runner who completes the most yards wins.

Also, just a reminder that reg is also open for Sonoma Coast Trail Runs on May 31st!
Distance options: Half Marathon, 30K, Trail Marathon, 50K

Moving forward, we will be gradually phasing out the use of these individual race pages. The BABU, Sonoma Coast, Mammoth Bar, and Yuba Gold pages will continue to exist for tagging purposes, but all relevant info will be posted via the Skybreaker Racing page. Simply put, we are doing this to make our lives easier. We appreciate your understanding.

Bad Ass Backyard Ultra (BABU) has a price increase coming tomorrow (Friday) night at midnight! Register at the heavily discounted price while you can!

This is a 4.16 mile loop on single-track and fire road in Rio Linda (north Sacramento) starting on the morning of May 11th. Run one loop every hour. Last person to complete a loop wins!

Check out www.skybreakerracing.com for more info!

Secondly, just a reminder that Sonoma Coast Trail Runs is coming up on June 8th! We're offering a 30k, trail marathon (26.2 mi), and 50k. This takes place on the beautiful coastal single-track trails and fire roads of Sonoma Coast State Park, just south of the Russian River and Duncans Mills, CA.

And thirdly, Skybreaker Racing is assisting in the production of Lost Sierra Endurance Race on July 27th on the iconic Tahoe National Forest trails between Downieville and Graeagle, CA. Offered are 100k and 50k distances.

Registration is open for all three of these!

Final note: Just a reminder for Yuba Gold 2023 entrants: your race credit can be applied to BABU or Sonoma Coast! Just email [email protected] to request that your credit be applied! (I'm working on permitting for Yuba Gold 2024, slated for Oct. 5th, so that will also be an option.)

We hope to see you out there! Happy running!

We've finally secured a venue! Race day is Sa, May 11th at Dry Creek Parkway in Rio Linda, CA! Check out the website for more info (link in bio)!