Aug 2023

Last One Standing Florence Court Ireland’s Backyard Ultra

Published by Sammy Daye

This is Northern Ireland’s summer backyard, a silver ticket event . the course record is 52yards. This is a great course for a pb and we normally have great... Read More

Race organizer
Sammy Daye
Race date
Aug 26th, 2023
Calendar month
August
Race start time
12:00
Race location
Enniskillen, Fermangh Northern Ireland, Ireland
Race participant capacity
120
Current number of loops record
52
Record holder info
Jivee Toronto (Ireland)
Loop details
Runners will run the same loop for the entire race
Feet of Climb (day loop)
420
Venue Surface (day loop)
Trail
Race Director Contact Name
Adrian Daye
Contact Email
Sammydaye@live.com
Aug 2023

Ukraine Backyard Ultra

Published by Andrés

The Ukraine Backyard Ultra is a form of ultramarathon race and take place in Velyka Mykhaylivka (a town in the South Ukraine, 100... Read More

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Race organizer
Andrés Avtenev
Calendar month
August
Race location
Velyka Mykhaylivka, Odessa Oblast, Ukraine
Race participant capacity
35
Current number of loops record
8
Record holder info
Andrés Avtenev 2019
Race facebook URL
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Loop details
Runners will run the same loop for the entire race
Feet of Climb (day loop)
250
Venue Surface (day loop)
earth road, path
Race Director Contact Name
Andrés Avtenev
Contact Email
ukrainebackyardultra@gmail.com
Aug 2023

Bunketorp Backyard Ultra Trail

Published by Torbjörn Grahn

On August the 12:th 2023 IK Uven will arrange the fifth edition of Bunketorp Backyard Ultra Trail, BBUT. We offer a challenging variant of a Backyard Ultra. The race... Read More

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Race organizer
Torbjörn Grahn
Race date
Aug 12th, 2023
Calendar month
August
Race start time
10:00
Race location
Lindome, Sweden
Race participant capacity
100
Current number of loops record
28
Record holder info
Filip Söderling, 2022
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)
450
Venue Surface (day loop)
Soft trails
Race Director Contact Name
Torbjörn Grahn
Contact Email
bbut.ikuven@gmail.com
Aug 2023

Obbola Backyard

Published by Mikael Söderström

Beautiful trails on a beautiful island in the northern parts of Sweden. We welcome you to our 5th anniversary in 2023.Read More

Race organizer
Norums Måleri & Endurance Team
Race date
Aug 12th, 2023
Calendar month
August
Race start time
08:00
Race location
Obbola/Umeå, Västerbotten, Sweden
Race participant capacity
150
Current number of loops record
33
Record holder info
Jonatan Nordebo 2019
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)
130
Venue Surface (day loop)
100% trail
Race Director Contact Name
Mikael Söderström or Lars Kolmodin
Contact Email
info@nmet.se
Aug 2023

Heavy Metal Ultra

Published by Olle

Backyard Ultra with heavy metal music! Unique race with great atmosphere in beautiful Estonian summer. Last chance to earn a place in Big’s Backyard Ultra 2023 individual world championchip!Read More

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Race organizer
Olle Rõuk
Race date
Aug 12th, 2023
Calendar month
August
Race start time
10:00
Race location
Keila, Harju maakond, Estonia
Current number of loops record
55
Record holder info
Hannes Veide 2021
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)
130
Feet of Climb (night loop)
130
Venue Surface (day loop)
Forest trails
Venue Surface (night loop)
Forest trails
Race Director Contact Name
Olle Rõuk
Contact Email
info@heavymetalultra.com
Aug 2023

Grassroots Backyard

Published by Grassroots Racing

GRASSROOTS BACKYARD ULTRA The Grassroots Backyard Ultra (formerly Outrun) Only 25 minutes south of Calgary, Alberta and neighbouring the Canadian Rockies, race headquarters is nestled in central historic Okotoks, Alberta.  This... Read More

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Race organizer
Stephanie Gillis-Paulgaard, Sharon Hernandez
Race date
Aug 5th, 2023
Calendar month
August
Race start time
07:00
Race location
Okotoks, Alberta, Canada
Race participant capacity
125
Current number of loops record
32
Record holder info
Matt Shepard
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)
72.2
Venue Surface (day loop)
asphalt
Race Director Contact Name
Stephanie Gillis-Paulgaard, Sharon Hernandez
Contact Email
grassrootsracing.ca@gmail.com
Aug 2023

The Clint Eastwood Last One Standing

Published by Alun Davies

The event is sold out for 2023, but there is a wait list and most on it get an offer of a place at some point. Possibly the best suited... Read More

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Race organizer
AAA Racing AU
Race date
Aug 11th, 2023
Calendar month
August
Race start time
09:00
Race location
Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
Race participant capacity
250
Current number of loops record
59
Record holder info
Ryan Crawford
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)
226
Venue Surface (day loop)
Compact gravel/dirt
Race Director Contact Name
Alun Davies
Contact Email
adavies@aaaracing.com.au
Aug 2023

Tartarus Backyard Ultra

Published by Ricky Haro

At 0800 hours on Saturday, August 19th, 2023, we will start a race at the old airstrip in Camp 7 and will use the local trails to complete the... Read More

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Race organizer
Kaniksu Ultra
Race date
Aug 19th, 2023
Calendar month
August
Race start time
08:00
Race location
Spokane, Washington, United States of America
Race participant capacity
150
Current number of loops record
41
Record holder info
Brady Winkles - 2022
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)
225
Feet of Climb (night loop)
175
Venue Surface (day loop)
Trail, some old dirt roads, small overland section
Venue Surface (night loop)
Paved Bike Path - No cars
Race Director Contact Name
Ricky Haro
Contact Email
kaniksuultra@gmail.com
Aug 2023

Bob’s Big Timber Backyard Ultra

Published by Robert Hunter

Bob’s Big Timber Backyard Ultra–in our first two years has established itself as one of the top Backyard Ultra Events anywhere.  Two of our previous winners and one assist... Read More

Race organizer
Robert Hunter
Race date
Aug 5th, 2023
Calendar month
August
Race start time
07:00
Race location
Glenmont, OH, United States of America
Race participant capacity
100
Current number of loops record
43
Record holder info
Ron Wireman 2021
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)
450
Feet of Climb (night loop)
225
Venue Surface (day loop)
Some grass, but mostly leaf and pine litter.
Venue Surface (night loop)
Gravel road and grass.
Race Director Contact Name
Robert Hunter
Contact Email
bobkarenhunter@gmail.com
Aug 2023

Jess’ Backyard Ultra

Published by Jessy Vendegnia-Nelson

Course Description Welcome to the fields– for the third year in a row! Jess’ Backyard Ultra is filled with competitors named Jess from all over the United States... Read More

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Race organizer
Jessy Vendegnia-Nelson
Race date
Aug 4th, 2023
Calendar month
August
Race start time
21:00
Race location
Greeley, Colorado, United States of America
Race participant capacity
30
Race website
Go to URL
Loop details
There's a day time/night time loop
Feet of Climb (day loop)
68
Feet of Climb (night loop)
68
Venue Surface (day loop)
Primarily Dirt and Gravel
Venue Surface (night loop)
Primarily Dirt and Gravel
Race Director Contact Name
Jessy Vendegnia-Nelson
Contact Email
jessbackyardultra@gmail.com
Aug 2023

Turkey Ridge Backyard Ultra

Published by Ed Thomas

The third annual Turkey  Ridge Backyard Ultra was South Dakota’s first Backyard event!  It’s the premier race in the region!! The race will be held on a farmstead near... Read More

Race organizer
Ed Thomas
Race date
Aug 12th, 2023
Calendar month
August
Race start time
07:00
Race location
Marion, South Dakota, United States of America
Current number of loops record
16
Record holder info
Tim Fryer
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
Venue Surface (day loop)
gravel, dirt, grass
Race Director Contact Name
Ed Thomas
Contact Email
caeser142@hotmail.com
Aug 2023

Persistence Backyard Ultra

Published by Neil McKay

Persistence is defined as firm or obstinate continuance in a course of action in spite of difficulty or opposition. Do you have enough persistence to push yourself further than you... Read More

Race organizer
Neil McKay
Race date
Aug 5th, 2023
Calendar month
August
Race start time
07:00
Race location
London, Ontario, Canada
Race participant capacity
75
Current number of loops record
33
Record holder info
Amanda Nelson 2022
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)
150
Venue Surface (day loop)
crushed stone trail/grass/dirt road
Race Director Contact Name
Neil McKay
Contact Email
neilgordonmckay@gmail.com
Aug 2022

Mums Who Run Backyard Ultra

Published by Katherine Wood

Burlington Ontario’s First Backyard Ultra. Come and join us to test your limits right in your own ‘Backyard’. When: August 19 – ?, 2021 Start time: 6 a.m. Where: TBD Cost: $75 Details: Kit set... Read More

Race organizer
Mums Who Run
Race date
Aug 19th, 2022
Calendar month
August
Race start time
06:00
Race location
Burlington, Ontario, Canada
Race participant capacity
30
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)
0.1
Venue Surface (day loop)
Pavement
Race Director Contact Name
Katherine Wood and Sara MacDonald
Contact Email
mumswhorun@gmail.com
Aug 2023

Backyard Squatch Ultra

Published by Kim Levinsky

BACKYARD SQUATCH – A BIG’S BACKYARD BRONZE TICKET EVENT A trail party with no definitive end?! YES, PLEASE!! Join us on Saturday August 19, 2023 at Stokes State... Read More

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Race organizer
Sassquad Trail Running
Race date
Aug 19th, 2023
Calendar month
August
Race start time
09:00
Race location
Branchville, New Jersey, United States of America
Race participant capacity
80
Current number of loops record
36
Record holder info
Scott Snell, 2021
Race website
Go to URL
Event registration page
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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)
394
Feet of Climb (night loop)
397
Venue Surface (day loop)
Singletrack Trail
Venue Surface (night loop)
Road
Race Director Contact Name
Kim Levinsky
Contact Email
trailpartydirector@sassquadtrailrunning.com
Aug 2023

Personliga Rekordens Backyard

Published by Mikael Svensson

Personliga Rekordens Backyard är en bakgård ultra i en unik slottsmiljö i Växjö, Sverige.Read More

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Race organizer
Mikael Svensson
Race date
Aug 5th, 2023
Calendar month
August
Race start time
10:00
Race location
Växjö, Kronoberg, Sweden
Race participant capacity
120
Current number of loops record
32
Record holder info
Ingela Jonsson 2022
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)
114
Race Director Contact Name
Mikael Svensson
Contact Email
svizze@hotmail.se
Aug 2023

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 - Yvan L'Heureux
Race date
Aug 12th, 2023
Calendar month
August
Race start time
09:00
Race location
Quebec, Lévis, Canada
Race participant capacity
125
Current number of loops record
27
Record holder info
Éric Girard
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
Marline Côté
Contact Email
info@bigwolfsbackyard.com
Aug 2023

Bornholm Backyard

Published by Thure Tornbo Baastrup

Backyard race around the city of Klemensker on the sunny Danish island of Bornholm. The course is a single loop on established trails. Every round is 6,7km. Every hour... Read More

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Race organizer
Thure Tornbo Baastrup
Race date
Sep 2nd, 2023
Calendar month
August
Race start time
09:00
Race location
Klemensker, Bornholm, Denmark
Race participant capacity
120
Current number of loops record
17
Record holder info
Kasper Gabs Hansen
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)
400
Venue Surface (day loop)
Trail
Race Director Contact Name
Thure Tornbo Baastrup
Contact Email
thurettb@gmail.com
Aug 2023

Prairie Nightmare Backyard Ultra

Published by Shaun

Your worst nightmare is back again in 2023. The Prairie Nightmare will be run on the weekend of Aug 26/27. The race... Read More

Race organizer
The Organizers
Race date
Aug 26th, 2023
Calendar month
August
Race start time
08:00
Race location
Echo Valley Provincial Park, Saskatchewan, Canada
Current number of loops record
18
Race website
Go to URL
Event registration page
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Race facebook URL
Go to URL
Loop details
Runners will run the same loop for the entire race
Feet of Climb (day loop)
45
Venue Surface (day loop)
Grass, hardpack clay, gravel
Race Director Contact Name
The Organizers
Contact Email
prairienightmareultra@gmail.com
Aug 2023

Birdy’s Backyard Ultra

Published by Shaun Kaesler

Big Birdy: An 8’4” Mythical Man once found in the Wilderness of the Great South Western Bushlands of Australia.Read More

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Race organizer
Ultra Series
Race date
Aug 4th, 2023
Calendar month
August
Race start time
10:00
Race location
Darkan, Western Australia, Australia
Race participant capacity
200
Current number of loops record
54
Record holder info
Phil Gore
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
Race Director Contact Name
Shaun Kaesler
Contact Email
info@ultraseries.com.au
Aug 2023

Revsudden Backyard Ultra

Published by Isac Hallberg

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Race organizer
Revsudden Sportsällskap
Race date
Aug 5th, 2023
Calendar month
August
Race start time
10:00
Race location
Revsudden, Kalmar, Sweden
Race participant capacity
100
Current number of loops record
16
Record holder info
Magnus Johansson Mörbylånga GoIF 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
Runners will run the same loop for the entire race
Race Director Contact Name
Isac Hallberg
Contact Email
revsuddenss@gmail.com