Prairie On Fire Backyard Ultra

Prairie On Fire Backyard Ultra MTC's PRAIRIE ON FIRE, Central Indiana's first Backyard Ultra is back for the 2nd year. What is a Backyard Ultra?

Chances are, if you're here, you already know, but, in case you don't, here's a breakdown from the originators:

"Backyard ultra is a form of ultramarathon race where competitors must consecutively run the distance of 6706 meters (4.167 miles) in less than one hour. When each lap is completed, the remaining time within the hour is typically used to recover for the next hour’s race." Now, here's wh

at makes our backyard unique:

The Prairie on Fire backyard ultra derives its name from a prominent park in central Indiana that hosts our event, Hamilton counties Koteewi Park. Pronounced ko-TAY-wee, Koteewi means “fire” and possibly “prairie” in the Miami-Peoria language. That etymology and the potential for a hot September day in Indiana created a perfect storm for us when naming this event. We couldn't be more excited to have the course at it's intended location with a beautiful gravel/dirt trail during the day and a paved trail in the evening. Thank you Hamilton County Parks and Recreation for partnering with us. This race will feature a very limited number of participants in effort to limit congestion on the trail, so sign up today!

Prairie On Fire 2026 registration is now LIVE! We expect a sell-out within 3 days, so don’t wait to grab your spot! You ...
01/25/2026

Prairie On Fire 2026 registration is now LIVE! We expect a sell-out within 3 days, so don’t wait to grab your spot! You can find the registration We look forward to seeing you Sept 12! Already registered? Drop a comment below!

01/15/2026

First and foremost thank you all for the overwhelming support so far! Secondly, sorry for any inconvenience, but this venue is beautiful and it will provide us extra room for people who have not gotten tickets yet.
Tag someone who needs to see this update in the comments. We will see you next Saturday!

01/05/2026

Please join us for the world premiere and live screening of, “The First Four” on Saturday, January 24th, at 7:00pm. Tickets to the event, locations and more details can be found at the link in the bio.
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Our team is deeply thankful for the unwavering support of our participants, sponsors, families, and friends who show up ...
11/27/2025

Our team is deeply thankful for the unwavering support of our participants, sponsors, families, and friends who show up year after year and help us make this event everything it is. As you begin mapping out your goals for 2026, we hope Prairie On Fire finds its way onto your race calendar. We plan to open registration sometime after the first of the year. We’re excited for the growth and success still ahead. Today, we’re sending a heartfelt THANK YOU to our incredible running community near and far. Wishing everyone a warm and happy Thanksgiving!

Huge shoutout to Athletic Annex Running Centre’s own Gareth Wilford for these awesome race photos!
09/08/2025

Huge shoutout to Athletic Annex Running Centre’s own Gareth Wilford for these awesome race photos!

Be sure to check out all we have to offer to elevate our runner's experience throughout race weekend!At the Physio tent:...
09/06/2025

Be sure to check out all we have to offer to elevate our runner's experience throughout race weekend!

At the Physio tent: Visit Mike Stevens (7a-noon) and Tyler Lymburner (noon-4pm) Saturday

At the Merch tent: You'll find custom gear available for purchase all weekend!

There will be food for purchase for your crews and families throughout the day, and smoked meats available for our runners in the evening!

Good morning runners! We are excited to welcome you to Koteewi Park this morning! The first yard starts at 8am sharp.
09/06/2025

Good morning runners! We are excited to welcome you to Koteewi Park this morning! The first yard starts at 8am sharp.

We are just 12 hours out from the start of the 2025 Prairie On Fire! Here is the race day schedule:Saturday 8/66:00am - ...
09/06/2025

We are just 12 hours out from the start of the 2025 Prairie On Fire!
Here is the race day schedule:

Saturday 8/6
6:00am - Remaining camp site/canopy setup continues at White River Campground

Note: You may come directly to the campground for setup the morning of, but, you'll need to move your vehicle to runner parking before the race begins.

6:00am - Minivan shuttles begin running from the runner parking area (11800 Koteewi Dr, Noblesville, IN 46060)

7:30am - Last Shuttles leave runner parking

7:40am - Pre-race discussion with Campground and Horse Stable team covering campground rules and trail rules when encountering horses.

8am - Yard 1 Begins

Here's the schedule for today!Friday 8/53pm: Packet pickup begins at Athletic Annex in Carmel (14405 Clay Terrace Blvd S...
09/05/2025

Here's the schedule for today!
Friday 8/5

3pm: Packet pickup begins at Athletic Annex in Carmel (14405 Clay Terrace Blvd Ste 130, Carmel, IN 46032)

6:30pm: Canopy setup begins at White River Campground (11299 E 234th St, Cicero, IN 46034)

6:30pm: Pizza Dinner begins at White River Campground (this is sold out and only available to those who selected the option during registration).

10pm: Quiet hours begin at white river campground and setup must cease

The countdown is on! 48 hours until the first yard begins. Who's excited for this year's race?!
09/04/2025

The countdown is on! 48 hours until the first yard begins. Who's excited for this year's race?!

In case you missed it, check out the latest Dailey Edge podcast recording where race director TJ Dailey sits down with h...
09/03/2025

In case you missed it, check out the latest Dailey Edge podcast recording where race director TJ Dailey sits down with his brothers, Todd (100 mile finisher last year) and Trent (participating for the first time this year) to discuss all the ins and outs of running a backyard ultra. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sLDRy9ID90c

How are you prepping for race day?! Tag us in your photos, we want to see your flat lays and gear packs!
09/03/2025

How are you prepping for race day?! Tag us in your photos, we want to see your flat lays and gear packs!

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Koteewi Park 11299 E 234th Street
Noblesville, IN
46034

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