Baby Backyard 5K - 50K ULTRA
Baby Backyard Ultra: A community fun run benefiting families facing medical challenges.
Race Date
Aug 8, 2026
Location
Maple Grove, MN
Quick facts
- Date
- Saturday, August 8, 2026
- Location
- Maple Grove, Minnesota
- Distance
- Half marathon (13.1 mi) + 50K, 26.2M, 10K, 5K trail run
- Course
- Loop Course
- Terrain
- Trail
- USATF certified
- Not listed
Highlights
Good For
Atmosphere
The Experience
The Baby Backyard Ultra series in Maple Grove, Minnesota, offers a unique blend of community spirit and charitable giving. This event is more than just a race; it's a fundraiser dedicated to supporting patients and families navigating life-changing medical conditions. Every registration fee directly contributes to advancing research, reducing trauma, and enhancing the quality of life for those in need.
The race features a variety of distances, including a 50K, marathon, 10K, and a 5K trail run, catering to a wide range of running abilities. The focus is on participation and community support, making it an accessible event for runners of all levels looking to make a difference.
Race-provided description
Community fun run ultramarathon fundraiser that benefits patients and families experiencing life changing medical conditions. All registrations donated to advance research, reduce trauma, and improve quality of life.
Course Info
Course Type
Loop Course
Terrain
trail
Surface
Dirt Trail
Difficulty
Ultra-Flat
Net Drop/km
0 m (Flat)
Separation
0.0%
Also Offers
Quality Score
first year
no finisher counts yet
small race — neutral
needs a few years of results
3 timing sources · 8 photos
no finisher data yet
no winner time yet
typical high 79°F
Race Day Weather
5-year historical avgStart (Low)
63°
Afternoon (High)
79°
Warm — hydration strategy is key, start conservatively
0.2"
Precipitation
11 mph
Wind
74%
Humidity
Race Photos
Frequently asked
When is the Baby Backyard 5K - 50K ULTRA?
The Baby Backyard 5K - 50K ULTRA is held on Saturday, August 8, 2026.
Where does the Baby Backyard 5K - 50K ULTRA take place?
It takes place in Maple Grove, Minnesota.
What distances does the Baby Backyard 5K - 50K ULTRA offer?
The half marathon (13.1 miles), plus 50K, 26.2M, 10K, 5K trail run.
Is the Baby Backyard 5K - 50K ULTRA course flat and good for a PR?
The Baby Backyard 5K - 50K ULTRA is a ultra-flat, loop course course.
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