Vivi Vian Vivon
Epopeo was founded to encourage others to seek their physical and mental boundaries through adventure, travel, and racing. Inspiring others to challenge themselves and "live their life" is Epopeo's objective.
Race Information
1 / Race Format
Backyard Ultra Format
A backyard ultra is a type of ultramarathon where runners complete a short, 4.167-mile loop every hour, with the race ending when only one participant remains to finish a lap, essentially making it a "last one standing" competition; the winner is the runner who completes the most loops before all others drop out, with no predetermined finish distance or time limit, making it a grueling test of mental and physical endurance.
2 / Course Description
The course is an easy, wooded, flat 4.167-mile loop with an elevation of only 168’. The terrain is mostly packed dirt with only a few rocky sections and less than ½ mile of pavement. The trail can become very muddy during the wet season and after rainstorms. The trail is well-marked with blue & white tape and blue flags.
3 / Location
1 Soccer Avenue
North Little Rock, AR 72118
Burns Park Field 3 Parking Lot
4 / Check-In & Start-Time
Racers can check in Friday, April 25, 2025, from 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm and Saturday, April 26, 2025, from 6:00 am to 7:45 am.
The check-in and the start are located at the starting tent at the address above.
The race will begin at 8:00 am.
Course Video
About the Race Director
Ben Blackmon
When I was 14, I completed my first ultramarathon. It was an eye-opening experience that led me down the path of endurance sports. I spent almost a year researching why these athletes participate in such grueling events (The Sport of UltraRunning: All Trails Lead to the Same Destination.) Knowing the sense of accomplishment this sport brings, I've decided to organize a national ultramarathon specifically for high school students but open to all in 2025. I hope to offer others the same opportunity to push themselves to new limits.