The battle of pure will to win, going long without the need of going far is finally here in Rizal!
Brave and mighty souls gather on June 10, 2023 at Casunugan, San Ysiro, Antipolo, Rizal Open Court for the title “The Last Man Standing”
Overview (from https://backyardultra.com/)
The Backyard Ultra is an ultramarathon where runners must consecutively run the distance of 4.16666 miles (6.706km) in less than one hour for as many hours as they can.
When each lap is completed, the remaining time within the hour is typically used to recover for the next hour’s race.
There is no predefined finish.
The winner is determined by being the last person to be running the loops. If there isn’t a single runner to complete the last loop, there is no winner.
CASUNUGAN BACKYARD ULTRA
Assembly and race bib claiming: 04:00AM
Race Briefing: 05:00AM
Gun Start: 06:00AM
General guidelines:
1. All participants must be vaccinated
Participants are required to submit the following to be accepted in the event:
• Photocopy of Vaccination card
• Photocopy of Valid ID with address
• Signed waiver
2. Participants should be 18 years old and above
Rules for the Backyard Ultra
1) Course
. Race route with a total (at least) of 6.7056 kilometers
2) Starting Corral
. Measured to fit entire starting field
. Corral stays the same size thru out the event
. Participants must be in the starting corral at the bell or is DQed
3) Starts
. Each loop starts precisely 1 hour after the last
. Warning must be given 3, 2, and 1 minutes prior to start
. All competitors must start at the bell (no late starts)
4) Loops
. Except for restrooms, competitor may not leave the course until each loop is completed
. No non-competitors on the course (including eliminated runners)
. No personal aid during a loop (common aid stations are allowed)
. Each loop must be completed within an hour to be counted… including the final lap.
. No artificial aids (including trekking poles)
. Slower runners must allow passes.
5) Timing
. Timing of the loops is optional
6) Winner/Results
. The winner is the last person to complete a loop
. All others are technically DNF
. Results of each runner in terms of distance covered are to be given.
. If no runner can complete one more loop than anyone else, there is no winner.
7) Cap
. Race must be open ended
Note:
Personal crews are allowed
Mandatory items:
– headlamp (mandatory use 6PM to 6AM)
– cellphone
– water bottle
– whistle
Registration Fee: P1500
Inclusions:
Race bib
Event Singlet
DNF Medal
DNF Token (Personalized)
Discount from partners/sponsors
Raffle StubFood and drinks at common AS/race venue
The winner will receive a trophy and exciting items from our partners/sponsors. No cash prize.
Registration is until September 10, 2023 only. THERE WILL BE NO ON-SITE REGISTRATION ON RACE DAY.
Registration link:
https://forms.gle/AQ9A2ydzzw3cQUGj6
PAYMENT OPTIONS
BANK: BPI
ACCOUNT NAME: RHEA BATAC
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REGISTRATION FEE IS NON-TRANSFERABLE AND NON-REFUNDABLE.
