Jul 2025

Furbutt’s Backyard 24-Hour Ultra

Published by Tracy Cooley

Furbutt’s Backyard Ultra is modeled after the Capital Backyard Ultra, which is held each Spring on the same day course. The race intends to introduce runners to the backyard... Read More

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Race organizer
VHTRC
Race date
Jul 26th, 2025
Calendar month
July
Race start time
08:00
Race location
Lorton, Virginia, United States of America
Race participant capacity
80
Current number of loops record
24
Record holder info
Keavy Baylor, Dennis Chavez, Nicolas Ingvoldstad, Zach Weinberger - 24 yards, 2024
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)
300
Venue Surface (day loop)
Easy, not too technical trail
Race Director Contact Name
Tracy Cooley
Contact Email
tcooley2010@hotmail.com
Jul 2025

Old Tom Backyard

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Published by Steffan Reimer

Old Tom Backyard, Manitoba’s Backyard Ultra, debuted in 2024 on a farm outside Blumenort, Manitoba! The day loop features beautiful oak treed singletrack and open grassy cattle pastures while the... Read More

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Race date
Jul 5th, 2025
Calendar month
July
Race start time
08:00
Race location
Blumenort, Manitoba, Canada
Race participant capacity
75
Current number of loops record
26
Record holder info
Justin Davey, 2024
Race website
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Event registration page
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Loop details
There's a day time/night time loop
Venue Surface (day loop)
Singletrack
Venue Surface (night loop)
Gravel road
Race Director Contact Name
Steffan Reimer
Contact Email
oldtombackyard@gmail.com
Jul 2025

Feirense Backyard Ultra

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Published by Antonio Amorim

Inspirado no conceito Lazarus Lake, o organizador das lendárias Maratonas Barkley no Parque Natural Frozen Head do Tennessee, o Feirense Backyard Ultra terá início às 10h no EUROPARQUE. O... Read More

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Race organizer
Feirense Trail
Race date
Jul 26th, 2025
Calendar month
July
Race location
Santa Maria da Feira, Aveiro, Portugal
Race facebook URL
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Race Director Contact Name
Antônio Amorim
Contact Email
feirense.trail@gmail.com
Jul 2025

The Sweaty Backyard Cox Ultra

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Published by Jonathan Clayton

What would the running world be without an event in the woods of Concord on the last Saturday of July? What could be better than an event with infinite... Read More

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Race organizer
the Stevest, LLC
Race date
Jul 26th, 2025
Calendar month
July
Race start time
08:00
Race location
Concord, North Carolina, United States of America
Race participant capacity
25
Current number of loops record
11
Record holder info
Caleb Baity
Event registration page
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Loop details
Runners will run the same loop for the entire race
Feet of Climb (day loop)
900
Venue Surface (day loop)
95% single track trail, 5% jeep trail.
Race Director Contact Name
Jonathan Clayton/Donnie Harris
Contact Email
thestevestguys@gmail.com
Jul 2024

Van Gaalen Backyard Ultra

Published by Sean Sandiford

Van Gaalen Backyard Ultra Backyard Ultra Series Van Gaalen Cheese Farm has hosted a number of Backyard events and is a favourite amongst those looking to push their distance. With... Read More

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Race organizer
WannaDo Events
Race date
Jul 19th, 2024
Calendar month
July
Race start time
09:00
Race location
Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa
Race participant capacity
400
Current number of loops record
33
Record holder info
Ramaketse Lekaka - 2023
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)
100
Venue Surface (day loop)
Trail
Race Director Contact Name
Sean Sandiford
Contact Email
info@wannado.co.za
Jul 2025

Uruguay Backyard Ultra Edición Invierno

Published by Julio Fernandez

Te proponemos un desafío único en un entorno increíble! Read More

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Race organizer
TI LEN Eventos Deportivos
Race date
Jul 26th, 2025
Calendar month
July
Race start time
10:00
Race location
A definir, A definir, Uruguay
Race facebook URL
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Loop details
Runners will run the same loop for the entire race
Race Director Contact Name
Julio Fernandez
Contact Email
uruguaybackyard@gmail.com
Jul 2024

High Coast Backyard

Published by Tommy Swärdh

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Race organizer
High Coast Backyard
Race date
Jul 20th, 2024
Calendar month
July
Race start time
09:00
Race location
Svanö, Sweden
Race website
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Loop details
Runners will run the same loop for the entire race
Race Director Contact Name
Tommy Swärdh
Contact Email
tswardh@gmail.com
Jul 2025

The Sting

Published by Hollie Jones

Step into the ultimate test of endurance, willpower, and mental grit with The Sting Backyard Ultra. This isn’t just a race; it’s... Read More

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Race organizer
Team Caterpillar
Race date
Jul 12th, 2025
Calendar month
July
Race start time
12:00
Race location
Richmond, North Yorkshire, United Kingdom
Race participant capacity
200
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
Hollie Jones
Contact Email
enquiries@team-caterpillar.com
Aug 2025

The Clint Eastwood Last One Standing

Published by Alun Davies

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Race organizer
AAA Racing AU
Race date
Aug 8th, 2025
Calendar month
August
Race start time
09:00
Race location
Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
Race participant capacity
250
Current number of loops record
60
Record holder info
Ryan Crawford & James Blanton
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 2025

Heavy Metal Ultra

Published by Olle

Backyard Ultra with heavy metal music! One of the oldest races in Europe! Read More

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Race organizer
Olle Rõuk
Race date
Aug 9th, 2025
Calendar month
August
Race start time
10:00
Race location
Keila, Harju maakond, Estonia
Race participant capacity
100
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 2025

Infinity Trail Backyard – Pavilly

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Published by Frederic Morand

La Backyard de Normandie se déroule en Seine-Maritime, à Pavilly, à côté de Rouen. Elle a été la première imaginée par notre équipe tout simplement parce que c’est l’un... Read More

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Race organizer
Frederic Morand
Race date
Jul 4th, 2025
Calendar month
August
Race start time
12:00
Race location
Pavilly, France
Race participant capacity
130
Current number of loops record
38
Record holder info
Hervé Henin
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)
160
Venue Surface (day loop)
100% trail
Race Director Contact Name
Frederic Morand
Contact Email
frederic@trailtheworld.fr
Aug 2024

All Ireland’s Backyard Ultra Championship

Published by Sammy Daye

This is the all Ireland backyard Championship. the course record is 52yards. This is a great course and will see the best backyard runners from all 4 provinces... Read More

Race organizer
Sammy Daye
Race date
Aug 10th, 2024
Calendar month
August
Race start time
12:00
Race location
Enniskillen, Ulster, 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 2025

The Pig On The Hill Backyard Ultra

Published by Huw Williams

The Pig On The Hill BACKYARD ULTRA is a form of ultramarathon race where competitors must consecutively run the distance of 6706 meters (4.167 miles) in less than one hour.... Read More

Race organizer
Huw Williams
Race date
Aug 30th, 2025
Calendar month
August
Race start time
07:00
Race location
Pwllheli , Gwynedd Wales, United Kingdom
Race participant capacity
100
Current number of loops record
27
Record holder info
Paul Jackson
Event registration page
Go to URL
Loop details
Runners will run the same loop for the entire race
Feet of Climb (day loop)
774
Venue Surface (day loop)
Trail
Race Director Contact Name
Huw Williams
Contact Email
huw@beautifullybrutal.co.uk
Aug 2025

Bunketorp Backyard Ultra Trail

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Published by Torbjörn Grahn

On August the 9:th 2025 IK Uven will arrange the seventh 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 9th, 2025
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 2025

Persistence Backyard Ultra

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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

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Race organizer
Neil McKay
Race date
Aug 2nd, 2025
Calendar month
August
Race start time
07:00
Race location
London, Ontario, Canada
Race participant capacity
65
Current number of loops record
47
Record holder info
Justin Wright 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)
150
Venue Surface (day loop)
crushed stone trail/grass/dirt road
Race Director Contact Name
Neil McKay
Contact Email
neilgordonmckay@gmail.com
Aug 2025

Personliga Rekordens Backyard

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Published by Mikael Svensson

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

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Race organizer
Växjö Löparklubb
Race date
Aug 2nd, 2025
Calendar month
August
Race start time
10:00
Race location
Växjö, Kronoberg, Sweden
Race participant capacity
120
Current number of loops record
43
Record holder info
Niklas Drakfors 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)
114
Race Director Contact Name
Mikael Svensson
Contact Email
prb@vaxjoloparklubb.nu
Aug 2025

Running Furtivo Backyard Ultra

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Published by Luis Orcoyen

PRIMERA BACKYARD ULTRA DE ARGENTINA – FIRST BACKYARD ULTRA IN ARGENTINA — Próxima Edición: 9 de Agosto de 2025 — BACKYARD ULTRA Backyard... Read More

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Race organizer
Luis Orcoyen
Race date
Aug 9th, 2025
Calendar month
August
Race start time
08:00
Race location
Adrogué, Buenos Aries, Argentina
Race participant capacity
50
Current number of loops record
26
Record holder info
Leonardo Belarde, 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
Venue Surface (day loop)
Calle
Race Director Contact Name
Luis Orcoyen
Contact Email
lforcoyen@yahoo.com.ar
Aug 2025

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
Aug 30th, 2025
Calendar month
August
Race start time
09:00
Race location
Klemensker, Bornholm, Denmark
Race participant capacity
110
Current number of loops record
25
Record holder info
Richard Keefe
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)
400
Venue Surface (day loop)
Trail
Race Director Contact Name
Thure Tornbo Baastrup
Contact Email
thurettb@gmail.com
Aug 2025

Run O’Clock Backyard Ultra

Published by Morten Klingenberg

Run O’Clock Backyard Ultra is back! The stunning nature around national park Rebild Bakker sets the scene for this cozy yet challenging race. The basecamp for the race is a lovely... Read More

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Race organizer
Løbetosset.dk
Race date
Aug 16th, 2025
Calendar month
August
Race location
Denmark
Race participant capacity
80
Race facebook URL
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Loop details
Runners will run the same loop for the entire race
Feet of Climb (day loop)
426
Venue Surface (day loop)
Light trail
Race Director Contact Name
Morten Klingenberg
Contact Email
morten@lobetosset.dk
Aug 2025

Prairie Nightmare Backyard Ultra

Published by Shaun

Your worst nightmare is back again in 2025. The Prairie Nightmare will be run on the weekend of Aug 23/24. The race is... Read More

Race organizer
The Organizers
Race date
Aug 23rd, 2025
Calendar month
August
Race start time
08:00
Race location
Echo Valley Provincial Park, Saskatchewan, Canada
Current number of loops record
21
Record holder info
Preston Schaffer - 2023
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)
45
Venue Surface (day loop)
Grass, hardpack clay, gravel
Race Director Contact Name
The Organizers
Contact Email
prairienightmareultra@gmail.com