Backyard Ultra for Braxley the Brave

125 runners and ruckers, 2,590 miles, more than $20,000 raised for Braxley the Brave and the ACTA2 Alliance on October 10, 2026.

19 photos · Saturday, October 10, 2026 · New Town at St. Charles

The 2nd Annual Backyard Ultra in New Town brought together 125 runners and ruckers who covered 2,590 miles between them, raising more than $20,000 for Braxley the Brave and the ACTA2 Alliance. A 4.17-mile loop every hour until only one remained: New Town resident Hunter McClaren set the course record at 19 laps, 79 miles.

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Bearded man in a backward cap, Mudder Nation T-shirt and blue shorts holds up a medal at night beside a camp chair — 2026 Newtown Backyard Ultra Mens Ruck 1st Place-John JOckisch

Shirtless runner in black shorts holds up a gold medal at night beside a canopy tent on grass, with a race sign nearby. — 2026 Newtown Backyard Ultra Mens Run 1st Place: Hunter McClaren

Man in red Ohio State hoodie stands beside smiling woman runner with headlamp, running vest and green compression sock at night — 2026 Newtown Backyard Ultra Womens Ruck1st: Adrienne Kennedy Place

Smiling runner in pink tank, tie-dye shorts and compression socks holds up a small medal at a lit campsite at night — 2026 Newtown Backyard Ultra Womens Run 1st: Keely Sloo Place

Smiling runner in a purple tank top and compression gear holds up a finisher coin on a grassy field at night near tents. — 850228692_28740497615592162_5268459975983892379_n

Three smiling men pose on grass at sunrise, one in a Big River Running tank holding coffee, near a white event tent.

Three runners pose on a grassy field giving thumbs-up and peace signs, with canopy tents and a twin-towered building behind

Smiling woman in neon green compression socks rests feet on step stool beside smiling man in red Ohio State hoodie on lawn

Five people in camp chairs under a gray pop-up canopy on grass, two giving thumbs up, with coolers and water cases

Five people in athletic wear pose arm in arm on grass beside a blue Master Forge canopy tent, brick buildings behind.

Runners in athletic gear gather in a circle on a grassy field with pop-up tents and white pennant flags under a blue sky

Two smiling women in running shorts and sneakers hug on grass near a green tent, canopy and American flags.

Outdoor table of baked goods in clear containers, banana bread bags, and a Bake Sale sign, with runners on grass behind — img_6847_1024

Woman in glasses speaks into a microphone beside a bearded man in a cap under a tent at an outdoor race event

Curly tan doodle in a checkered collar on a navy floral blanket, with people standing on a grassy field at sunset behind

Three smiling men in black shirts, rucksacks and a weighted vest pose on grass at sunrise near park buildings.

"The Man in the Arena" sign on an easel beside a brass bell mounted on a shovel, with kids in a golf cart near blue tents

Black pop-up canopy over a folding table of runner supplies with handmade cardboard signs, one reading The Tent of Becca + Caitlin

Three runners pose on grass in front of three American flags and a green canopy tent at an outdoor race camp.

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