About the Rodeo Trail Run of Austin Backyard Ultra 8 Hour Marathon Half Marathon Backyard Ultra Relay Duos
The course runs through Grelle Recreation Area on classic Hill Country terrain: rocky trails, loose and exposed rock, steep little punches of climbing, creek crossings, and lake views between the hard parts. A section runners call The Bull earns its name on every lap, demanding precise foot placement and patience. The multi-lap format means the terrain becomes familiar but never easier.
The out-and-back shape of the backyard course adds a wrinkle most loops do not have: the return trip feels like a different trail. Sections that were runnable one way reveal new footing on the way back. Crew and spectators have a consistent spot at the start and finish area, which makes this a good race to bring people to.
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Finish-Time Stats
Going by the 2026 results, this is a small, friendly field, and the field is fairly quick, so expect a competitive front.
13.1 Miles · 2026 results
51finishers
2:21:44winner
3:23:22median
8:13:49cutoff
Top 3: Victor Aponte (2:21:44) · Eduardo Sanchez (2:25:54) · Margaret Arts (2:38:54)
· 2026 results
10finishers
3:15:02winner
6:42:45median
9:09:47cutoff
Top 3: AnnieJoy Amuan (5:29:45) · Edgar Morales (6:37:55) · Abby Andrews (6:40:53)
The Rodeo Trail Run of Austin Backyard Ultra 8 Hour Marathon Half Marathon Backyard Ultra Relay Duos has been held every year since at least 2026. That is as far back as RunSignup's records for this race go, so it may well be older.
How we calculate these stats: RunSesh calculates these figures from the most recent published results of past editions, sourced from RunSignup. We show aggregates only: field size, winning and median times, and the cutoff. We never publish individual finisher tables. Last updated Jul 27, 2026.
Distances & Start Times
13.1 Miles3/13/2027 08:00$90
28 Miles3/13/2027 08:00$120
8-Hour Timed Run3/13/2027 08:00$100
4.17 Miles3/13/2027 08:00$150
Backyard Duos (2-Person Team)3/13/2027 08:00$250
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