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Austin's Backyard Ultra • Marathon • Full • Half & Memorial Day Remembrance Run 4 Miler • 8 Miler 2027
- Date
- Race weekend: Saturday to Sunday, May 29 to 30, 2027
- Start time
- 7:00 AM start (Chicago)
- Location
- Marble Falls, Texas
- Entry fee
- From $49.99 · goes up to $169.99 on Nov 1, 2026
- Included with entry
- Includes a shirt
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Events and entry fees
| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saturday, May 29, 2027 | ||||
| Austin's Backyard Ultra | Other | May 29, 20277:00 AM | $149.99$169.99 after Nov 1, 2026 | – |
| Sunday, May 30, 2027 | ||||
| Memorial Marathon | Marathon | May 30, 20277:00 AM | $99.99$119.99 after Nov 1, 2026 | – |
| Remembrance Run Half-Marathon | Half Marathon | May 30, 20277:00 AM | $85.99$89.99 after Nov 1, 2026 | – |
| The 4 Mile March (Ruck) | – | May 30, 20277:00 AM | $49.99$59.99 after Nov 1, 2026 | – |
| The 4 Mile March | Other | May 30, 20278:00 AM | $49.99$59.99 after Nov 1, 2026 | – |
| The 8 Mile March | Other | May 30, 20278:00 AM | $59.99$69.99 after Nov 1, 2026 | – |
| The 8 Mile March (Ruck) | – | May 30, 20278:00 AM | $59.99$69.99 after Nov 1, 2026 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
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The Other fee goes up to $169.99 on Nov 1, 2026.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- Austin's Backyard Ultra: $149.99 until Nov 1, then $169.99 until Feb 1, then $189.99 until Apr 1, then $209.99 until May 28.
- Memorial Marathon: $99.99 until Nov 1, then $119.99 until Feb 1, then $139.99 until Apr 1, then $159.99 until May 28.
- Remembrance Run Half-Marathon: $85.99 until Nov 1, then $89.99 until Feb 1, then $99.99 until Apr 1, then $109.99 until May 28.
- The 4 Mile March (Ruck) and The 4 Mile March: $49.99 until Nov 1, then $59.99 until Feb 1, then $69.99 until May 28.
Online registration closes May 28, 2027, unless the race fills first.
How the price compares
At $99.99, entry is about the same as a typical marathon in Texas ($100).
What a typical finish looks like
A typical finisher at a marathon in Texas runs 4:37:04, about 10:34 a mile, based on 17 races with published results. Women typically finish in 4:56:35 and men in 4:29:21.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 6:31 AM, and the Austin's Backyard Ultra starts at 7:00 AM. The start sits about 830 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
4000 Shaw Dr., Marble Falls, TX 78654
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. The organizers have not shared a course map with us yet.
2026 results
All results (2 years)Memorial Marathon
15
finishers
5:07:59
median (11:45 /mi)
2:31:00
winning time
29% / 71%
women / men
Remembrance Run Half-Marathon
11
finishers
2:23:52
median (10:58 /mi)
1:57:52
winning time
64% / 36%
women / men
Aggregated from official results (Femi Osoba) for Austin's Backyard Ultra • Marathon • Full • Half & Memorial Day Remembrance Run 4 Miler • 8 Miler. Individual finisher names are not stored here.
How fast do you need to be at Austin's Backyard Ultra • Marathon • Full • Half & Memorial Day Remembrance Run 4 Miler • 8 Miler?
At the 2026 Memorial Marathon, the fastest tenth finished in 3:57:13 or better, the top quarter in 4:33:14, and half the field in 5:07:59; the last tenth came in after 6:23:41.
At the 2026 Remembrance Run Half-Marathon, the fastest tenth finished in 2:08:08 or better, the top quarter in 2:11:52, and half the field in 2:23:52; the last tenth came in after 3:07:15.
| Age | Women | Men |
|---|---|---|
| 20-29 | n/a | 4:37:06 |
Groups with fewer than five finishers are left out. Awards vary by race; check the race's rules.
What would my time get me?
Where a finish time would have placed in 2026.
Finishers by year
Down 95 percent since 2025.
520
2025
26
2026
All events combined, from official results.
Austin's Backyard Ultra • Marathon • Full • Half & Memorial Day Remembrance Run 4 Miler • 8 Miler Marathon year by year
From 2025 to 2026, the field went from 520 to 15 finishers, and the median time rose from 3:44:52 to 5:07:59.
| Year | Finishers | Median | Fastest tenth | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 15 (-97%) | 5:07:59 | under 3:57:13 | 2:31:00 |
| 2025 | 520 | 3:44:52 | under 55:11 | 47:40 |
From each year's official results for the Marathon; virtual options are left out.
Typical race-day weather
Around May 29 the day usually runs from 69°F at dawn to 88°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 39% of days. Cold snaps dip to 63°F and hot years reach 96°F.
Based on 75 days within a week of the date over the last 5 years, from historical weather for the start area. Not a forecast.
From the race's page
What the organizers of Austin's Backyard Ultra • Marathon • Full • Half & Memorial Day Remembrance Run 4 Miler • 8 Miler cover on their registration page, in brief.
Shirt and medal
Custom Challenge Coins/Medals for all Finishers
Commemorate your achievement with a premium custom-designed medal featuring Lake Travis. These coins are part of the Race Austin Series: Collector's Challenge, which allows you to exchange three same-tier coins from different Fit…
Awards
🛡️ THE GLADIATOR AWARD
The Gladiator Award is reserved for athletes who complete 100 miles in under 24 hours on the official course. To earn it, runners must: Complete 100 miles. Finish in under 24 hours. Follow all race rules. Run without pacers unless…
The cause
Health Impact Rating
HEALTH IMPACT A+. Health Economic Value: $21,789. Return on Registration Fee: 169:1. BACKYARD FORMAT HEALTH BENEFITS. Value increases with each completed loop: 4 loops (Half Marathon) = $16,341, 7 loops (Marathon) = $21,789, 8+ loops…
Race details
- Where
- 4000 Shaw Dr., Marble Falls, TX 78654Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 830 feet
- Included with entry
- T-Shirt
- Distances
- Half Marathon, Marathon, Other
- Editions
- 2027 (May 29, 2027), 2026 (May 23, 2026), 2025 (May 24, 2025)
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Quick answers
- When is Austin's Backyard Ultra • Marathon • Full • Half & Memorial Day Remembrance Run 4 Miler • 8 Miler?
- It is a race weekend, Saturday to Sunday, May 29 to 30, 2027: Other on Saturday; Marathon, Half Marathon, The 4 Mile March (Ruck), Other on Sunday.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $49.99 before processing fees, and rises to $169.99 on Nov 1, 2026.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes May 28, 2027, unless the race fills first.
- Is the entry fee high for Texas?
- At $99.99, entry is about the same as a typical marathon in Texas ($100).
- Do runners get a shirt or medal?
- Entry includes a shirt, according to the race's registration page. Check it for sizes and whether kids' races get the same.
- What distances can I run?
- Half Marathon, Marathon, Other.
- How big is it, and how fast?
- In 2026, 15 runners finished the Memorial Marathon; the median finish was 5:07:59 and the winner ran 2:31:00.
- Where does it start?
- 4000 Shaw Dr., Marble Falls, TX 78654.
From the organizers
AUSTIN'S BACKYARD MARATHON
How Far Will You Go?
"So, the last shall be first, and the first last"
BRONZE TICKET QUALIFIER
Texas Hill Country Wild
Our event takes place at Turkey Bend LCRA Recreation Area near Lago Vista and Marble Falls, Texas. The course traces a peninsula along the Colorado River, winding through open meadows, wildflower fields, and shaded Hill Country woodland. Expansive views. Rolling terrain. Wildflower invasions in spring. A landscape that earns every mile you put into it.