Natural State Backyard Ultra

The Natural State Backyard Ultra returns to North Little Rock on March 14, 2026. This "last runner standing" race challenges participants to complete a 4.167-mile loop every hour, on the hour, until only one runner remains. Hosting the High School Ultramarathon National Championship alongside an Open Division, the event features a flat, wooded course on the Burns Park trails. All proceeds will go towards the Arkansas Children's Hospital.