This year's Backyard Ultra saw more runners than ever before with 50 participants ready to take on the challenge of running 4.167 miles every hour until only one was left. The trails were in great shape and the weather was beautiful for most of the day with the rain holding off until the late evening. In the start corral were 23 returning runners and 27 new runners. 14 Women and 36 Men. 2025 winner, Erica Shafer, and assist, Chad Lowery, were among the returning runners. With such a strong...

Black Wolf Endurance is proud to bring the 2026 Trail Running Film Festival back to Palmer! TRFF has become a celebration for the trail running community, highlighting the spirit of adventure, perseverance, and connections to nature that make trail running a unique and thrilling experience. As we gear up for the 2026 edition, our commitment to showcasing the most compelling and diverse stories in trail running remains unwavering. Our mission is to celebrate running as a universal practice to...

The Black Wolf Endurance Local Legend Challenge begins Feb 1 at 12:00am and will go until Feb 28 at 11:59pm. All runs must be uploaded publicly to Strava on the day they are recorded. https://www.strava.com/segments/40752891 https://www.strava.com/segments/39758232 https://www.strava.com/segments/16353263 Working on more prizes and swag to give away! The segment links are posted below the photos of the maps. Please email: heidi@blackwolfendurance.com for any questions about the challenge or...