Needham Running Club

Photos: MetroWest Backyard Ultra

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The Needham Running Club played host to the fourth annual MetroWest Backyard Ultra on Sept. 27-28 at the Needham Town Forest in Needham, Mass. Runners took on a 4.17-mile loop course on the trails of the Town Forest and the Bay Colony Rail Trail until only one runner remained. The following are a small sample of photos taken by MassUltra Editor Chris Wristen. A full gallery can be viewed on the MassUltra Flickr page.

After shifting its starting location due to construction in 2024, the MetroWest Backyard Ultra returned to its regular staging ground at the Claxton Field Quarry for 2025 and the large crowd of runners and supporters created a festival-like environment. Photo by Chris Wristen/MassUltra.
The iconic Hello Kitty clock keeps the official time at the MetroWest Backyard Ultra. Photo by Chris Wristen/MassUltra.
MetroWest Backyard Ultra co-Race Director Kiko Bracker prepares to send runners out for another trip through the course. Photo by Chris Wristen/MassUltra.
A pair of runners share miles along the MetroWest Backyard Ultra course. Photo by Chris Wristen/MassUltra.
Faye Benoit races through the Needham Town Forest during the 2025 MetroWest Backyard Ultra. Photo by Chris Wristen/MassUltra.
Yousef Alshatti cruises along the trails of the Needham Town Forest during the 2025 MetroWest Backyard Ultra. Photo by Chris Wristen/MassUltra.
Olivia Cleary gave the MetroWest Backyard Ultra experience two thumbs up as she closed in on ultramarathon mileage. Photo by Chris Wristen/MassUltra.
A pack of runners stick together to pass the time and the miles during the MetroWest Backyard Ultra. Photo by Chris Wristen/MassUltra.
Daniel Black glides along a fire road in the Needham Town Forest during the eighth hour of the MetroWest Backyard Ultra. Photo by Chris Wristen/MassUltra.
Julia Shepherd races up a hill in the Needham Town Forest during the MetroWest Backyard Ultra. Photo by Chris Wristen/MassUltra.
Robert Lynch charges up a hill in the Needham Town Forest during the MetroWest Backyard Ultra.
Zofia Defayette was feeling good while cruising along the Bay Colony Rail Trail during the MetroWest Backyard Ultra. Photo by Chris Wristen/MassUltra.

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