Coalfields Backyard Ultra
Course record: 30 yards (Joelle Fenton, 125 miles, 2025).
5th edition of Coalfields Backyard Ultra returns Friday, May 28, 2027! In honor of our heritage and culture of the region, we want to call the race the “Coalfields Backyard Ultra.” This down-and-back course starts and ends at our local community college. West Virginia’s only backyard ultra. We are in the process of getting a bronze status for 2026 Join us this Memorial Day weekend, May 28, 2027, at 7pm start, in Williamson, WV, home of the Conquer the Wall 47hr and 35hr Endurance Challenge!! The race is located at Southern West Virginia Community and Technical College, 1601 Co Hwy 52/27, Willi…
Past editions
| Date | Winner | Yards | Starters |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 22, 2026 | Steven McMillian | 28 | 18 |
| May 23, 2025 | Joelle Fenton | 30 | 5 |