Last Texan Standing- Texas Backyard Ultra Series
- Date
- October 10, 2026
- Location
- 375 South Shore Rd., Bastrop, TX
- Distance
- Other
- Price
- $318
From the Organizer
FRONTIER
CIRCUIT
No finish lines. No fixed distances. Just one 4.167-mile loop every hour until only one Texan is still standing.
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4.167
Miles per loop
One yard. Exactly 100 miles every 24 hours if you last that long.
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:60
Minutes on the clock
One loop per hour, on the hour. You're in the corral or you're out.
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1
Soloist remains
There is no finish line. Only a last one standing.
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3
Texas venues
Three landscapes. Three seasons. One frontier circuit.
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across Texas.
Brought to you by the team behind Run A Backyard Ultra, The Last Frontier Circuit is a multi-venue points series that crowns the ultimate endurance champion of the Lone Star State. Complete two or more events, stack your yards, and climb the master leaderboard.
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2+
Events Required
Compete in at least two circuit races to unlock your spot on the master leaderboard.
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1.5×
Rodeo Multiplier
The brutal Rodeo terrain pays 1.5 pts per loop. Stack your advantage early.
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+5
Last One Standing
Win any event and earn five bonus points. The crown stays in play all season.
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Three seasons.
Three kinds of suffering.
Each race is its own battle. Together they determine who rules the frontier.
Rugged, technical Hill Country terrain designed to test early-season limits. The most demanding course on the circuit — and it rewards you for it.
Texas Hill Country at the edge of summer. An unforgiving late-May sun that challenges the state's most serious endurance runners.
Race Page & Registration →Set deep in the iconic lost pines and sandy loam. The perfect autumn crucible to build your series yardage heading into the final standings.
Race Page & Registration →How Points Work
Backyard ultra scoring is simple. The series layer adds strategy. Here's exactly how your loops turn into the championship title.
To appear on the official Master Circuit Standings, you must record completed loops at a minimum of two of our three circuit events. Run one event and your points still bank — but your name doesn't unlock on the master leaderboard until you hit that second starting corral.
Your score is based entirely on distance — not position, not pace. At Austin's Backyard and Big Bastrop, every loop you finish before the 60-minute bell earns exactly 1 point.
Not all trails are equal. Because of the brutal terrain and sheer physical toll of the Rodeo Backyard Ultra, every completed loop is worth 1.5 points. Grind out a 50-miler (12 loops) at Rodeo and you're banking 18 points — not 12.
| Loops | Distance | Austin / Bastrop | Rodeo (1.5×) |
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| 4 loops | 16.6 mi | 4 pts | 6 pts |
| 12 loops | 50 mi | 12 pts | 18 pts |
| 24 loops | 100 mi | 24 pts | 36 pts |
The deep-mileage battles that happen when the field thins out deserve extra weight. Flat bonus points go to the last two athletes — not affected by the Rodeo multiplier.
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+5
Last Person Standing
Win the race. Earn five bonus points on top of your total loop score.
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+3
The Assist
Complete the second-to-last loop. Three bonus points for making it a battle.
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If you want to win the circuit, you can't cruise through one event. You need massive yards — and you absolutely want to take advantage of the point-heavy Rodeo course to launch yourself up the standings early in the season. The crown stays up for grabs until the final yard is run.
THE LAST TEXAN
STANDING?
Register for all three events as a bundle and lock in your spot on the Last Frontier Circuit master leaderboard.
Register for the Series →Follow the journey on Instagram @runabackyardultra · fitfoundation.org/run-a-backyard-ultra
Events
Weather
Typical Conditions
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
85°
Typical Low
59°
Chance of Rain
17%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Smithville, 11 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Bastrop, TX
City Elevation
435 ft
Nearest Airport
AUS
Austin Bergstrom International Airport · 22 mi
Time Zone
Central Time
From Endurance Grid
Line up lodging and travel early to lock in your race weekend.
Race Location
Your Next Start Line
What Are You
Waiting For?
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at Last Texan Standing- Texas Backyard Ultra Series, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
115
Days to train
- Race
- Last Texan Standing- Texas Backyard Ultra Series
- Date
- October 10, 2026
- Location
- 375 South Shore Rd., Bastrop, TX
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About These Sports
This race spans more than one sport — here’s a guide to each, so you can understand what’s involved and decide if it’s the right fit. For course distances, logistics, and race-day specifics, always defer to the race organizer’s event page.
Running
From 5K to marathon, running races are the most accessible entry point into endurance sport. There's a distance for every fitness level and a community at every start line.
Trail Running
Running off-road — dirt, singletrack, and mountain paths — from 5Ks to ultras. The terrain, not the pace, is the whole point.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the Last Texan Standing- Texas Backyard Ultra Series?
- Last Texan Standing- Texas Backyard Ultra Series is a running race held in Bastrop, Texas on October 10, 2026. It is one of the many endurance events listed on Endurance Grid, a multi-sport endurance event calendar covering running races, triathlons, HYROX, and more endurance sports across the United States. Find more running races near you or explore our sports guides to learn what race day actually feels like.
- When and where is the Last Texan Standing- Texas Backyard Ultra Series?
- Saturday, October 10, 2026 in Bastrop, Texas at 375 South Shore Rd.. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Last Texan Standing- Texas Backyard Ultra Series?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Last Texan Standing- Texas Backyard Ultra Series
Oct 10, 2026