Backyard ultra Costa Rica: PZ Backyard Ultra 2027
PZ Backyard Ultra is a backyard ultra in San Isidro de El General, Pérez Zeledón, Costa Rica. Its 2027 race starts Saturday, January 30 at 2:00 p.m. Runners complete a 6.706 km loop every hour. To sign up for the competitive or five-loop recreational division, contact Javier through the event's WhatsApp link.
PZ Backyard Ultra 2026. Photo from the race archive.
What is a backyard ultra?
In a backyard ultra, runners complete a 6.706 km (4.167 mile) loop every hour. Each loop starts on the hour. The last runner to complete a solo loop within the time limit wins.
Why Pérez Zeledón?
This Costa Rica backyard ultra takes place in San Isidro de El General, Pérez Zeledón. The 2027 PZ Backyard Ultra is the event's third edition. See the 2026 gallery for real photos of runners and the previous race.
PZ Backyard Ultra 2027: date, place and entry
The published start is Saturday, January 30, 2027 at 2:00 p.m. in San Isidro de El General, Pérez Zeledón. The competitive division has a stated 48-hour limit, ending Monday, February 1 at 2:00 p.m.
Competitive
48 hours / 30 published spots
Published entry fee: ₡60,000
Recreational
5-loop target / 20 published spots
Published entry fee: ₡35,000
How to register
Registration goes directly through Javier. Use the event's WhatsApp link to confirm the current price, available spots and exact starting point before making plans.
WhatsApp JavierRead the PZ Backyard Ultra FAQ for more on the format and published race details.