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Big Tex Backyard Ultra

November 7, 2026
Stephen F. Austin State Park
San Felipe, TX 77473 US
Friday, November 6th

Noon - 7 PM:

      • Packet Pickup & Race Store inside the SFA State park Group Dining Hall (Start/Finish area)

      • Personal Support Area Setup (do not set up before Noon)

      • Start/Finish Parking Lot is for dropoff/pickup only - no parking longer than 10-minutes in this area. Drop your stuff, go park, then setup. See parking tab for details. No vehicle access to the Start/Finish Parking lot after 7 PM on Friday except for volunteers, staff, and emergency services.

Saturday, November 7th

6:30 AM: Race Day Packet Pickup & Merch Race Store (Open till Noon or by Request during the weekend)

6:42 AM: Sunrise

Reminder: No Vechicle Access to the Start/Finish Parking on Race Day, until final finisher - wagon recommended for gear.

8 AM: First Yard Start

Hourly Schedule Before the Hour: 

3-minute Warning (three whistle blasts)
2-minute Warning (two whistle blasts)
1-minute Warming (one whistle blasts)

On the hour, must be inside the starting corral by this time - Bell Rings - must start lap, no support allowed till lap completion.

5:33 PM: Sunset

6:00 PM to 6:00 AM: Headlamp Laps

 

Official Backyard Rules: 

Please see the latest Backyard Rules & Handbook.

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