Overview
Little Backyard Adventure is a fun and challenging endurance trail event held in the heart of Olympia at L.B.A. Park. Celebrating the lush neighborhood forest preserved by the city, this race invites runners of all levels to loop through twisting singletrack trails under a canopy of ferns and moss. Whether you go for one loop or push for 12 hours, you’ll find a supportive, festive, and community-focused race experience.
Course
~4-mile loop on mostly wooded singletrack trails
About 200 feet of elevation gain per loop
Includes a few fun hills, tight turns, and technical terrain
Starts and ends at the main LBA Park shelter
Clearly marked with signage and tape at all intersections
Trails remain open to the public during the event
Logistics
Swag & Medals
Fully stocked aid station with soda, Tailwind, fruit, pickles, chips, soup, and quesadillas
Handmade finisher award by Olympia artist Trixy Eichler
Limited edition race sticker
Free entry to the Trail Running Film Festival screening
Tree planted for each finisher via One Tree Planted
Finish line high fives or hugs from the race director
Opportunity to earn “Legend of LBA” honors for most loops completed
Getting There
Plenty of parking at LBA Park: 3333 Morse-Merryman Road SE, Olympia, WA
Overflow parking will be announced if needed
Directions provided from Olympia, Seattle, and Portland
Driving Directions
Requirements
250
Policies
Race Policies
Cupless event; bring your own cup or purchase one at pickup
Zero-waste race with recycling and composting
Trails open to the public; be courteous to other users
No DNFs; complete as many loops as you’d like
Race packets available for pickup starting at 7:00 AM on race day
Land Acknowledgement
This event takes place on the traditional lands of the Steh-Chass people, a band of the Squaxin Island Tribe. We honor the Indigenous communities who have stewarded these forests since time immemorial and acknowledge their enduring presence and contributions.
About Rock Candy Running
Race produced by Rock Candy Running.
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Disclaimer
We make every effort to provide accurate and up-to-date information on Kåduka, but details may change. Please always confirm the latest information on the official race website. See something that needs correcting? Send us a note at [email protected]