Trail Running

Back Cove Backyard Ultra

Trail Running covering 24 h in Portland (Maine, United States)

LocationPortland, Maine, United StatesShow on map(43.6574° N, 70.2589° W)
Date & StatusDate to be announcedDate TBA
Elevation gainUp to +260 m

Back Cove Backyard Ultra is an endurance sporting event in Portland, Maine, US focused on Trail Running. Key features include Public Park, Nature & Off-Road, City Run, Lakes & Ponds.

The competition program features Back Cove Backyard Ultra (24 h, +260 m D+). The exact date for the next edition is currently open and will be announced by the organizer. Official race regulations, course details, and registration information are provided on the organizer's website (thegrindrunco.com).

Official website
Back Cove Backyard Ultra in Portland (Work: "Blue Ridge Mountains, Shenandoah National Park, Near Luray, Virginia", Photo: Ken Lund from Reno, Nevada, USA, License: CC BY-SA 2.0, Source: Wikimedia Commons)
"Blue Ridge Mountains, Shenandoah National Park, Near Luray, Virginia" · Photo: Ken Lund from Reno, Nevada, USA · Wikimedia CommonsCC BY-SA 2.0
Cropped to 16:9 (960 × 540 px), WebP · Shared under the same license

Event characteristics

Public ParkNature & Off-RoadCity RunLakes & Ponds

Races & distances (1)

CompetitionDisciplineDistanceElevation gainAltitude rangeCourse typeCourse & profile
Back Cove Backyard UltraTrail Running24 h+260 m99 m - 208 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Course & Elevation Telemetry

Course route & map

Back Cove Backyard Ultra24 h
Distance
24 h
Elevation gain
+260 m D+
Elevation loss
-260 m D-
Altitude range
99 m - 208 m
Gradient (Avg / Max)
5.2 % / 9.4 %
Course format
Loop course
24 h+260 m D+
Start (S)Finish (F)
N2468FS43.6574° N, 70.2589° W

Elevation profile & course telemetry

Altitude from 99 m to 208 m above sea level (+260 m D+, -260 m D-)

Peak: 208 m·at 7 km·Ø 5.2 %
99 m135 m172 m208 m0 km2 km4 km6 km8 km10 km208 m
Event Information & Answers

Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

When and where does Back Cove Backyard Ultra take place?

Back Cove Backyard Ultra takes place in Portland, Maine, US (start area at coordinates 43.6574° N, 70.2589° W). The exact date for the next edition is currently open and will be announced by the organizer.

What races and distances are offered at Back Cove Backyard Ultra?

The competition program features Back Cove Backyard Ultra (24 h, +260 m D+). The competitions belong to Trail Running.

What is the course layout and elevation profile for Back Cove Backyard Ultra?

The main competition (Back Cove Backyard Ultra over 24 h) is designed as a loop course featuring +260 m of elevation gain and -260 m of elevation loss, ranging between 99 m and 208 m above sea level. An interactive course map with route visualization, elevation profile, and GPX export is available in the course section on this page.

Where can I find registration and official race rules for Back Cove Backyard Ultra?

Official race regulations, course details, and registration information are provided on the organizer's website (thegrindrunco.com).