May 2025

Best Dam Backyard Ultra

Published by Steve Tripp

Best Dam Backyard Ultra is the loop used by the NZ Team in the 2024 World Team Champs. It loops around the Otematata Wetlands with stunning scenery of mountains,... Read More

Race organizer
Inch Events
Race date
May 10th, 2025
Calendar month
May
Race location
Otematata, Canterbury, New Zealand
Race participant capacity
200
Race website
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Loop details
Runners will run the same loop for the entire race
Feet of Climb (day loop)
65
Venue Surface (day loop)
fine gravel and dirt
Race Director Contact Name
Steve Tripp
Contact Email
info@inch.events
May 2025

Porlahlsan Backyard Ultra

Published by Jonas Brännmyr

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Race organizer
Porlahlsan Gym & Wellnes
Race date
May 10th, 2025
Calendar month
May
Race location
Lax, rebro ln, Sweden
Race Director Contact Name
Jonas Brännmyr
Contact Email
jonas.brannmyr@na.se
Jun 2025

Cursores Backyard Ultra

Published by Emil Söderlund

Cursores Åland arranges the 4th Backyard ultra in Åland island. The loop consists of gravel, tarmac and some nice forest roads. Some part of the loop you will run... Read More

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Race organizer
Emil Söderlund
Race date
Jun 6th, 2025
Calendar month
June
Race start time
18:00
Race location
Mariehamn, Aland Island, Finland
Race participant capacity
100
Event registration page
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Race facebook URL
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Loop details
Runners will run the same loop for the entire race
Feet of Climb (day loop)
150
Feet of Climb (night loop)
30
Venue Surface (day loop)
Gravel/Tarmac
Venue Surface (night loop)
Gravel and tarmac
Race Director Contact Name
Emil Söderlund
Contact Email
emil.soderlund@aland.net
Jun 2025

Nuuksio Backyard Ultra

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Published by Mikael Heerman

I have been following the interesting sports of Backyard Ultra for several years. In 2018 I contacted Lazarus and asked how we could bring this fascinating and desirable event... Read More

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Race organizer
Mikael Heerman
Race date
Jun 27th, 2025
Calendar month
June
Race start time
18:00
Race location
Espoo, Finland
Race participant capacity
75
Current number of loops record
47
Record holder info
Verneri Teppo (2024 winner)
Race website
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Strava link
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Loop details
There's a day time/night time loop
Feet of Climb (day loop)
300
Feet of Climb (night loop)
164
Venue Surface (day loop)
Trail
Venue Surface (night loop)
asphalt/trail
Race Director Contact Name
Mikael Heerman
Contact Email
mikaelheerman@gmail.com
Jun 2025

Suffolk Backyard Ultra

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Published by Lindley Chambers

The Uk’s biggest Silver Ticket event and the course the current UK record of 88 hours was set in 2024 by Lukasz Wróbel from Poland. Its also the site where... Read More

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Race organizer
Lindley Chambers
Race date
Jun 7th, 2025
Calendar month
June
Race start time
12:00
Race location
Knettishall Heath, Suffolk England, United Kingdom
Race participant capacity
250
Current number of loops record
88
Record holder info
Lukasz Wróbel 2024
Race website
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Event registration page
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Race facebook URL
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Loop details
Runners will run the same loop for the entire race
Feet of Climb (day loop)
75
Venue Surface (day loop)
Forest Trail
Race Director Contact Name
Lindley Chambers
Contact Email
admin@challenge-running.com
Jun 2025

Jernbrukets Backyard Ultra

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Published by Patrik Johansson

Jernbruket’s backyard ultra came about from a combination of long running sessions and good beer. Around Floda there are several fantastic environments that are perfect for running. In addition... Read More

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Race organizer
Patrik Johansson
Race date
Jun 6th, 2025
Calendar month
June
Race start time
18:00
Race location
Floda, Västra Götaland, Sweden
Race participant capacity
100
Current number of loops record
41
Record holder info
Magnus Rabe, 2022
Race website
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Event registration page
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Race facebook URL
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Strava link
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Loop details
There's a day time/night time loop
Race Director Contact Name
Patrik Johansson
Contact Email
patrik.johansson@jernbruketsultra.se
Jun 2025

Granan Backyard Ultra

Published by Peter Johansson

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Race organizer
Peter Johansson
Race date
Jun 14th, 2025
Calendar month
June
Race start time
10:00
Race location
Kroppefjäll near Brålanda, Dalsland, Sweden
Race participant capacity
150
Current number of loops record
19
Record holder info
Anna Westman and Daniel Jalker hold the record of 23 laps
Race website
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Strava link
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Loop details
Runners will run the same loop for the entire race
Feet of Climb (day loop)
345
Venue Surface (day loop)
Gravel and trail
Race Director Contact Name
Peter Johansson
Contact Email
peter.pj.johansson@gmail.com
Jun 2025

Nalta Backyard Ultra

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Published by Mikael Niklasson

Welcome to Nalta Backyard Ultra 2024. The 24h daylight run in northern Sweden – This is how we run! Together we create the ultimate running party that we hope... Read More

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Race organizer
Mikael Niklasson
Race date
Jun 14th, 2025
Calendar month
June
Race start time
09:00
Race location
Piteå, Norrbotten, Sweden
Race participant capacity
100
Current number of loops record
26
Record holder info
Jonatan Nordebo, Umeå and Mai Bui, Umeå
Race website
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Event registration page
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Race facebook URL
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Loop details
Runners will run the same loop for the entire race
Feet of Climb (day loop)
200
Venue Surface (day loop)
Grass
Race Director Contact Name
Mikael Niklasson
Contact Email
mikael.niklasson68@gmail.com
Jun 2025

Mountain Lakes Backyard Ultra

Published by Brian Vanderheiden

Mountain Lakes Backyard Ultra will not take place in 2024.  This is a tentative date for 2025. The Mountain Lakes Backyard Ultra, presented by Steep Endurance, set in... Read More

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Race organizer
Steep Endurance LLC
Race date
Jun 21st, 2025
Calendar month
June
Race start time
18:30
Race location
North Salem, New York, United States of America
Race participant capacity
250
Current number of loops record
32
Record holder info
Sean O'Connor (2019)
Race website
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Race facebook URL
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Strava link
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Loop details
There's a day time/night time loop
Feet of Climb (day loop)
450
Feet of Climb (night loop)
475
Venue Surface (day loop)
50% trail, 40% carriage road, 10% road
Venue Surface (night loop)
80% carriage road, 20% road
Race Director Contact Name
Brian Vanderheiden
Contact Email
steependurance@gmail.com
Jun 2025

Hug The Backyard Ultra Mauritius

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Published by Jean-Marc Rivet

Who said there cannot be an Ultra Race on a tiny island surrounded by the ocean? We are already preparing our third edition! Mauritius, star of the Indian Ocean,... Read More

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Race organizer
Jean-Marc Rivet
Race date
Jun 6th, 2025
Calendar month
June
Race start time
16:00
Race location
Ferney, La Valée de Ferney, Mauritius
Race participant capacity
70
Current number of loops record
26
Record holder info
Clement Deffrenne (2024)
Event registration page
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Race facebook URL
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Loop details
There's a day time/night time loop
Venue Surface (day loop)
Sugarcane field path/ road
Venue Surface (night loop)
Asphalt / Road
Race Director Contact Name
Jean-Marc Rivet
Contact Email
jmrivet70@yahoo.com
Jun 2025

Tsalteshi Backyard Ultra

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Published by Doug Hogue

Only 50 runner slots available! Registration link available shortly The Tsalteshi Backyard Ultra is the first sanctioned Backyard Ultra in Alaska. Competitors run a 4.167-mile loop an hour, every hour around... Read More

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Race organizer
Tsalteshi Trails Association
Race date
Jun 6th, 2025
Calendar month
June
Race start time
17:00
Race location
Soldotna, Kenai Peninsula, Alaska, United States of America
Race participant capacity
50
Current number of loops record
17
Record holder info
Zach Behney
Event registration page
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Race facebook URL
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Loop details
Runners will run the same loop for the entire race
Feet of Climb (day loop)
184
Venue Surface (day loop)
dirt/trail
Race Director Contact Name
Doug Hogue
Contact Email
kenaibeer@gmail.com
Jun 2025

Big Wolf’s Backyard Ultra – Lévis

Published by Yvan L'Heureux

It is described as one of the most mentally and strategically gruelling races in the world. Contestants run a 4.1 mile loop every hour, all day, all night, nonstop. The... Read More

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Race organizer
Big Wolf
Race date
Jun 7th, 2025
Calendar month
June
Race start time
09:00
Race location
Lévis, Quebec, Canada
Race participant capacity
100
Current number of loops record
38
Record holder info
Jeremy Savoie
Race website
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Event registration page
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Race facebook URL
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Loop details
Runners will run the same loop for the entire race
Feet of Climb (day loop)
100
Venue Surface (day loop)
Trail
Race Director Contact Name
Big Wolf
Contact Email
info@bigwolfsbackyard.com
Jun 2025

Austria Backyard Ultra – Frankenmarkt

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Published by Norbert Lüftenegger

The Austria Backyard Ultra will take place in beautiful Frankenmarkt near the world famous Salzkammergut. The area is known for its steep mountains, pristine forests and crystal clear turquoise... Read More

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Race organizer
Norbert Lüftenegger
Race date
Jun 28th, 2025
Calendar month
June
Race start time
09:00
Race location
Frankenmarkt, Upper Austria, Austria
Race participant capacity
220
Current number of loops record
34
Record holder info
Markus Schieder
Race website
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Loop details
Runners will run the same loop for the entire race
Feet of Climb (day loop)
384
Venue Surface (day loop)
mainly forest gravel roads and short paved roads
Race Director Contact Name
Norbert Lüftenegger
Contact Email
austriabackyard@gmx.at
Jun 2025

Grassroots Backyard

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Published by Grassroots Racing

GRASSROOTS BACKYARD ULTRA The Grassroots Backyard Ultra The 2025 GrassRoots Backyard Ultra is set to come back for its third instalment on June 28, 2025 in Okotoks, Alberta. Okotoks is 20... Read More

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Race organizer
Stephanie Gillis-Paulgaard
Race date
Jun 28th, 2025
Calendar month
June
Race start time
07:00
Race location
Okotoks, Alberta, Canada
Race participant capacity
75
Current number of loops record
35
Record holder info
Preston Schaffer
Race website
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Event registration page
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Loop details
Runners will run the same loop for the entire race
Feet of Climb (day loop)
111.5
Venue Surface (day loop)
asphalt
Race Director Contact Name
Stephanie Gillis-Paulgaard
Contact Email
grassrootsracing.ca@gmail.com
Jun 2025

BACKYARD BACQUEVILLE EN CAUX ULTRA IN NORMANDIE

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Published by Antoine Comalada

Le moment est venu d’explorer les capacités de son corps et de son esprit …Sur les TERRES des illustres MARTEL en Normandie, venez découvrir pour la 4ème... Read More

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Race organizer
Comalada Antoine
Race date
Jun 20th, 2025
Calendar month
June
Race start time
21:00
Race location
Bacqueville en caux, Normandie, France
Race participant capacity
120
Current number of loops record
33
Race website
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Event registration page
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Loop details
Runners will run the same loop for the entire race
Race Director Contact Name
Comalada Antoine
Contact Email
bybacqueville22@gmail.com
Jun 2025

Keji’s Backyard Ultra

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Published by Jodi Isenor

A backyard ultra at Kejimkujik National Park and National Historic Site?!!? Sweet!! This lovely, scenic and tame 6.67km course follows the Mersey River for most of the route, which is... Read More

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Race organizer
Nova Scotia Trail Running
Race date
Jun 7th, 2025
Calendar month
June
Race start time
09:00
Race location
Kejimkujik National Park and National Historic Site, Nova Scotia, Canada
Race participant capacity
150
Current number of loops record
54
Record holder info
Lee Murphy
Race website
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Race facebook URL
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Loop details
Runners will run the same loop for the entire race
Feet of Climb (day loop)
90
Venue Surface (day loop)
Easy gravel trails
Race Director Contact Name
Jodi Isenor
Contact Email
novascotiatrailrunning@outlook.com
Jun 2024

Backyard Ultra-Nouvelle Caledonie

Published by Cassandra et Sébastien

Cette Backyard est organisée en Nouvelle-Calédonie. Cette course se déroulera dans l’enceinte de l’hippodrome de Nouméa, sur une boucle de 6706m 0D+, aller-retour. En 2022, c’est Laurence CONAN qui... Read More

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Race organizer
Dominique ECOIFFIER
Race date
Dec 31st, 2024
Calendar month
June
Race start time
07:00
Race location
NOUMEA, NOUVELLE CALEDONIE, France
Race participant capacity
75
Current number of loops record
21
Record holder info
Laurence CONAN (2022) & Sebastien BOURLART (2023)
Race facebook URL
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Loop details
Runners will run the same loop for the entire race
Venue Surface (day loop)
6706m
Race Director Contact Name
Sebastien Bourlart and Cassandra Querol
Contact Email
sebastienbourlart@gmail.com
Jun 2025

Horsens Backyard Ultra

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Published by Peter Kjeldmann

The route in Horsens is very runable, only obstructed by the occasional deer. Food every 2 hours, great facilities for supporters. The route is taking place in is what to... Read More

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Race organizer
Peter Kjeldmann
Race date
Jun 21st, 2025
Calendar month
June
Race start time
10:00
Race location
Horsens, Jutland, Denmark
Race participant capacity
50
Race website
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Event registration page
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Race facebook URL
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Loop details
Runners will run the same loop for the entire race
Feet of Climb (day loop)
50
Venue Surface (day loop)
Gravel
Race Director Contact Name
Peter Kjeldmann
Contact Email
peterkjeldmann@hotmail.com
Jun 2025

Wildland Backyard Ultra

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Published by Cheryl Ridlon

NEXT WILDLAND BACKYARD ULTRA:  JUNE 14, 2025  Yep! That means you have over a year to train!! COURSE DESCRIPTION WILDLAND BACKYARD ULTRA is a “Last Runner Standing” endurance event.  ALL PROCEEDS... Read More

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Race organizer
Wildland 52
Race date
Jun 14th, 2025
Calendar month
June
Race start time
08:00
Race location
Jemez, New Mexico, United States of America
Race participant capacity
40
Race website
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Event registration page
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Race facebook URL
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Loop details
Runners will run the same loop for the entire race
Feet of Climb (day loop)
377
Venue Surface (day loop)
dirt road, rock/dirt single track
Race Director Contact Name
Cheryl Ridlon
Contact Email
runwildland52@gmail.com
Jun 2025

Biber Backyard Ultra

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Published by Michael Schlamann

4. Biber Backyard Ultra 6,7 Kilometer, jede Stunde eine Runde, solange bis es nur noch einen gibt. Die Strecke des Biber Backyard Ultra ist ein 6,7 Kilometer langer Rundweg mit ungefähr... Read More

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Race organizer
Biberteam
Race date
Jun 14th, 2025
Calendar month
June
Race start time
08:00
Race location
Simmerath, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany
Race participant capacity
80
Current number of loops record
26
Record holder info
Björn Niehenke, 2023
Race website
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Event registration page
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Race facebook URL
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Loop details
There's a day time/night time loop
Feet of Climb (day loop)
393
Feet of Climb (night loop)
262
Venue Surface (day loop)
Trail, Dirt Road, Asphalt
Venue Surface (night loop)
Dirt Road, Asphalt
Race Director Contact Name
Michael Schlamann
Contact Email
biberbackyard@gmail.com