Rodeo Backyard Ultra

Events

$79.99

8:00AM CDT

Price increases after December 31, 2025 at 11:59pm CST

Place

640 CR 412,
Spicewood, TX US 78669

Description

🐎 Rodeo Backyard Ultra — Austin, Texas 🐎

Saddle Up. Run Hard. Last One Standing.

Race Weekend: March 14, 2026

🤠 Two Rodeos. One City. Endless Grit.

Come March 2026, while Austin celebrates cowboys, concerts, and competition at Rodeo Austin, a different kind of rodeo will unfold on the trails.

At the Rodeo Backyard Ultra, the 4.167-mile (6.706 km) loop is the bull — and every hour, runners have to ride that bull again by completing the loop before the hour ends. When the next hour begins, the bull comes charging back out… and the runner has to saddle up once more.

Just like in the arena, this race tests endurance, grit, and heart — seeing how long you can "stay on."
The event keeps going until there's only one runner left: the Last One Standing.

How It Works

	Each hour, runners start a 4.167-mile loop ("the bull").
	Finish within the hour to stay in the race.
	Any leftover time is your rest — until the bell rings again.
	Miss the cutoff, and you're "bucked from the bull."
	The race continues until only one cowboy or cowgirl remains standing.

Course & Experience Highlights

The Chute (Starting Corral)

Each hour begins in the "chute," where runners line up like rodeo riders waiting for the next bull. When the cowbell rings — it's time to ride.

The Roper's Turnaround

At the halfway point, runners must lasso a post before returning — symbolizing "roping the bull."
This ritual, called The Catch, keeps the cowboy spirit alive with every loop.

To verify, each runner moves their token (washer, chip, or bracelet) on a pegboard when they rope successfully — a simple, reliable self-check system.

The Watering Hole (Aid Station)

Recharge at the Chuckwagon with hydration, fuel, and friendly faces before the next ride.

🔔 The Arena (Finish Area)

When you finish a loop, ring the cowbell to announce your successful ride.
The echo of cowbells fills camp — a sound that says another bull's been tamed.

Awards & Swag

Winner's Buckle: "Last One Standing"

Additional Recognition:

Finisher Tokens: "Thrown from the Bull" or "Bucked at Loop #__"
Participant Shirts: "I Rode the Bull at Rodeo Backyard Ultra"

⭐ READY TO RIDE? ⭐
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Race Contact Info

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Winner's Buckle

Runner's Buckle

Complete 3 loops (13 miles) and earn this buckle

Rodeo Backyard Ultra — Austin, Texas