Bob's Big Timber Backyard Ultra - A Last Man Standing Event

01/07/2026

Registration for the eighth edition of Bob's Big Timber Backyard Ultra is now live at:

Register Now!

08/01/2025

Live results for tomorrow can be found at:

Bob's Big Timber Backyard Ultra, 08/02/2025-08/06/2025, Glenmont

07/27/2025

You know Bob's Big Timber Backyard Ultra is getting close when the dinner bell is put up! Who is ready to hear the bell?

Also, be sure to wish one of our founders, Jeremy Shantz, a Happy Birthday!

07/13/2025

The following is from the email that was sent out today to this years entrants.
Bob's Big Timber Backyard Ultra

Hi Runner:

We are now three weeks away from Bob's Big Timber Backyard Ultra. We hope your training is going well and you and your crew are ready to tackle some big mileage goals! Speaking of being ready, summer weather in Ohio currently is very hot and humid with chances of rain most days (even if they aren't calling for rain!). Today was a prime example of that! We urge you to be prepared for this type of weather on race day. Please have a hydration and nutrition plan in place. Prepare for blisters accordingly. Be prepared for a rainstorm. We also strongly urge you to bring ice to keep both your liquids and your body cooled off.

We have had many runners come run the trails over the last few weeks. If you are local (or even if you aren't) feel free to come run the trails, just reach out to make sure we don't have anything else going on around the farm.

The Little Timber race will again take place on Friday, August 1st from 2 pm to 4 pm during packet pickup hours. Those of you who are local may have seen a story on this in the Bargain Hunter. It is for runners age 4 to middle school age. The format mimics the real thing but each loop is only a quarter mile or a mile (kids choice). There will be only six loops (one every twenty minutes for two hours). Snacks are provided after each loop. Kid runners need to be signed up by July 17 to guarantee a shirt. Please call or text Kevin Beachy at 3304016356 to sign up your kid. First name and shirt size is all that is needed. Cost is $20 cash at the race.

We will be sending out more updates as we get closer to race day with details on packet pickup, tent set up, etc. but if you need to know something to help you plan, feel free to reach out via email, phone, or on Bob's Big Timber Backyard Ultra page.

Thanks,
Bob Hunter

06/30/2025

The following email was sent out today but it appears to have went to everyones promotion email box.

Hi Runner:

We are now roughly five week out from Bob's Big Timber Backyard Ultra and we hope your training is going well! We are looking forward to hosting each and every one of you. With that being said, we are sold out and have a waitlist. If you are certain that you will not be able to attend, please reach out and let us know. We will also need you to withdraw on ultrasignup.com so we can add people from the waitlist.

Thanks,
Bob Hunter

The UltraSignup newsletter will let you know about races in your area, past and future. We will not spam you only inform you about the cool stuff happening in our sport. The newsletter will be sent monthly and likely the first week of the month.

03/09/2025

This sunshine and spring weather has us dreaming of Bob's Big Timber... who is in!?!?

Also, for those of you who have ran our backyard and have met Jim Renfrow, make sure to wish him a Happy Birthday today!

01/06/2025

Bob's Big Timber Backyard Ultra signup is now open. Please join us on August 2, 2025.

Register Now!

08/17/2024

Mr. Consistent, Jeremy Shantz, one of five founders of Bob’s Big Timber Backyard Ultra. Also, only runner to have earned five silver belt buckles for running at least 100 miles in five of our six backyard races.

08/17/2024

Photo by one of our backyard founders Jeremy Shantz. Notice the five silver belt buckles!

08/03/2024

Live results:

Bob's Big Timber Backyard Ultra, 08/03/2024-08/07/2024, Glenmont

07/30/2024

Less than a week until showtime! Check out this promo.