Extra Mile Backyard Ultra is a running race on October 31, 2026 in Durham, NC, with entry fees from $20 to $35.
Get ready. This October 23rd–24th, we are hosting an event that will test your limits, build unforgettable bonds, and reshape your perspective on what you are capable of through Christ.
Inspired by elite endurance events, our "Go the extra mile " Challenge isn't about who is the fastest , it’s about who has the mental grit to keep showing up.
🛑 The Objective: Every hour, on the hour, for 14 hours, a whistle blows. You must step up to the starting line and complete a 2-mile neighborhood loop.
⏳ The Catch: If you finish early, you get to hang out, eat, stretch, and participate in awesome midnight worship and prayer devotions at Base Camp (the church). If you are late by even one second, you are disqualified from the running —but you are more than welcome to stay to volunteer and cheer your friends on!
💰 The Mission: We are using this as a "Pledge Per Mile" fundraiser for our mission trip 2027! Neighbors and family can sponsor you per mile (up to 24 total miles!) to give you that extra fuel to push through the
If you just want to test the waters and don't want to sign up for a full ultra, you can also sign up for a 2-mile,4 mile 10k adn 8 mile race individually. Starting at 20 dollars and increasing in increments of 5
FOOD AND SHIRTS WILL BE INCLUDED FOR ALL RACERS!
There will also be music, worship, and bible study during the downtime before each loop
Are you ready to discover your true limits? Signup sheets for runners and survival gear checklists are available at the youth desk this Sunday!
Live forecast from the U.S. National Weather Service.
Race day
Saturday, 10/31
High
68°
Low
48°
Conditions
Partly sunny
Chance of Rain
0%
Wind
9 mph
Population
288,465
as of 2023
City Elevation
335 ft
Nearest Airport
RDU
Raleigh-Durham International Airport · 11 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
A big city race. Expect multiple lodging options and plenty to do the day before.
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at Extra Mile Backyard Ultra, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
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Extra Mile Backyard Ultra
Oct 31, 2026