About this Event
On April 25th, 2026 we will be hosting our third annual Waterfront Ultra Charity Race at Project Barley Waterfront in Redondo Beach, CA. The idea for our event was inspired by the world famous Backyard Ultra Championships created by Lazarus Lake (https://backyardultra.com). After following this event for a number of years, we thought it would be a fun idea to not only try it ourselves, but also be of service to our community in the process. Here’s how it works.
Every hour on the hour, racers are required to step up to the starting line and proceed to run 4.167 miles. The race continues every hour until the final hour where it becomes a race for time. Simple! Athletes can choose to compete in either a 50 Mile, 12 hour or a 25 Mile, 6 hour version of the race and will be allowed to use our designated rest area at Project Barley's Next Door Bar while waiting for the next hour to start. Fair warning, while this area is large enough to hold everyone, it is not large enough for everyone to lay down while all athletes are still in the race. Be kind to your fellow racer.
Check out the Backyard Ultra Documentary, Just One More Lap, on YouTube for a better look at what a Backyard Ultra is all about. (
The Project Barley Waterfront side will be open to the public all day for family and spectators to hang and enjoy live music, good food, and a fun hang. Public restrooms are located next door to the location.
We are limiting this year’s event to 100 racers (50 per race).
Early Bird General Entry (till March 1st) is $70 (plus fee) for the 50 Mile, 12 Hour race and $50 (plus fee) for the 25 Mile, 6 Hour race. Prices go up on March 1st to $90 and $70 respectively.
All proceeds will be donated to Cancer Support Community South Bay. Race day shirt included with all entries.
This year’s Waterfront Ultra is designed to be a fun get together of like minded individuals who enjoy fitness, a good hang, and giving back to the community. This is not a city sponsored event so please respect the local community as if this were your own backyard. Whether you run one lap or you go all day, this race is for you to find your own limits. We can’t wait to see everyone on race day!
Agenda
🕑: 05:30 AM
Athlete Annex Opens
🕑: 06:30 AM
Athlete Briefing (50 Mile, 12 Hour Race)
🕑: 06:45 AM
National Anthem
🕑: 07:00 AM
Race Begins (50 Mile, 12 Hour Race)
🕑: 11:00 AM - 02:00 PM
Music: T.B.D.
🕑: 11:30 AM
Athlete Briefing (25 Mile, 6 Hour Race)
🕑: 11:45 AM
National Anthem
🕑: 12:00 PM
Race Begins (25 Mile, 6 Hour Race)
🕑: 03:00 PM - 06:00 PM
Music: T.B.D.
🕑: 05:00 PM - 06:00 PM
Podium Lap (25 Mile, 6 Hour Race)
🕑: 06:00 PM - 07:00 PM
Podium Lap (50 Mile, 12 Hour Race)
🕑: 07:00 PM
Awards Ceremony
🕑: 07:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Music: T.B.D.
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Project Barley Taps and Grill, 136 International Boardwalk, Redondo Beach, United States
USD 55.20 to USD 76.54
