3 Hour | the clacky
three hours on the loop. purrfect if you want a taste of backyard ultra life without racing the clock each lap. run or walk as many laps as you like!
returns 5.30.26
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backyard ultra with barn cat energy
Cat Lap 2026
backyard and fixed-time racing on a private course in lyle, washington. three formats and plenty of cats.
limited field, weird vibes, good people. registration is open; more detailed schedule coming soon.
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race day: may 30, 2026 · lyle, washington · backyard loop course
race formats
same loop, different flavors. choose your level of chaos and stay out until the cats tell you to take a paws.
6 Hour | the tony
new format in 2026!! double the mischief. hold pace, manage your breaks, and see what happens as the hours stack up.
last cat | the klicky
a twist on the classic backyard format; complete each 0.69 mile loop every 10 minutes. repeat until only one runner remains.
meet the race committee
humans and cats share responsibility for vibes, rules, and general chaos.
Molly
co-race director & reigning last cat champ
- keeps the schedule, the snacks, and the vibes dialed in.
- knows every twist of the loop better than anyone.
- proof that you can smile deep into last-cat territory.
signature move: dropping a late-race surge when everyone looks sleepy.
Tyler
founder & co-race director
- built the loop, the spreadsheets, and most of the chaos.
- responsible for course tweaks and questionable theme ideas.
- will probably be cheering and heckling at the same time.
signature move: suggesting “just one more lap” long after sunset.
Clackamas
director of chaos & morale
- randomizes when the vibes go from “chill” to “what is happening.”
- insists on bonus meow breaks at unpredictable intervals.
- monitors snack table integrity and rogue chip bags.
signature move: stares directly into your soul on lap 27.
Klickitat
head of timing & lap audits
- oversees lap counts with ruthless blue-eyed precision.
- disapproves of cutting corners but does it himself
- a meow heard round the lap
signature move: materializes at the start corral when you’re “just stretching.”
Washington
course vibes & hospitality chair
- in charge of cozy pre-lap hangs and finish-line energy.
- approves all music, lawn chair placements, and blanket allocations.
- strong opinions on which humans get head boops mid-race.
signature move: heals aches and pains with his purr