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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

Beginner FriendlyDestination Worthy

Atmosphere

Local CommunityWell OrganizedGreat Swag

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.

Logistics

Race Day

Saturday, August 8, 2026

Start Time

TBA

Start Location

Maple Grove, MN

Directions

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

50K26.2M10K5K trail run

Quality Score

Methodology
Heritage0/20

first year

Size0/15

no finisher counts yet

Momentum3/5

small race — neutral

Loyalty0/20

needs a few years of results

Course & details6/15

3 timing sources · 8 photos

National draw0/10

no finisher data yet

Front-pack speed0/5

no winner time yet

Weather0/10

typical high 79°F

Race Day Weather

5-year historical avg

Start (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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