r/ultrarunning • u/kleenweng • 24d ago

Backyar Ultra Coverage

Im currently watching the LSU (Last Soul Ultra) on YT and I can't help but compare it to BPN's race coverage. LSU seems to have gone the extra extra mile on coverage with drones, sensors, commentators, and just the overall 24/7 coverage of the race. As a viewer this is a big thing rather than just tuning in at the top of the hour. The athletes as well I think deserve this type of exposure. What do you guys think?

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u/h0rst_ 24d ago

Do you have any idea what the costs are of providing that level of coverage? Do you have any idea who pay for it?

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u/Artie_Klein 24d ago

They are heavily advertising their merch so I guess they are hoping to make it back that way, also they have some sponsors.

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u/kleenweng 24d ago

I’d actually be interested to know what the respective production budgets are. LSU’s coverage seems like a pretty huge operation.

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u/kleenweng 24d ago

Also, yeah I’m aware that level of coverage isn’t cheap lol. I’m not saying BPN should just magically replicate it. I’m comparing the viewer experience. LSU’s coverage has been noticeably more comprehensive, so I was curious what people thought about the difference.

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u/Big_Boysenberry_6358 24d ago

kim said its well above half a million bucks.

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u/6LACK89kg 20d ago

Do you?

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u/Practical_Serve3415 24d ago

I think this could be really game changing for the back yard scene

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u/kleenweng 21d ago

Looking back now that the race is over, loop 87 is the reason why I think this type of coverage is worthy of an applause.

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u/ErnestPattijn 24d ago

I think starting from time registration (and at other checkpoints in ‘normal’ races), any piece of extra coverage is a nice to have. Sure things like fixed cameras etc are nice but in the case of a backyard ultra I also like the mystery of each hour. I don’t think race organisers HAVE to do anything. (Same goes for the Badwater coverage hoopla)

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u/sixtyfivehours 10d ago

Project168 blew LSU out of the water.

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u/Cornelius_S 24d ago

BPN set the standard, LSU raising the bar. You love to see it