Apr 2023

Big Boars Backyard Challenge

Published by Steve Carr

The concept is simple.  At 2100 hours on Thursday, we will start a race on the 4.166667 mile route.  The time limit... Read More

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Race organizer
Steve Carr
Race date
Apr 6th, 2023
Calendar month
April
Race start time
21:00
Race location
Hong Kong, Hong Kong, China
Race participant capacity
40
Current number of loops record
29
Record holder info
Will Hayward
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)
Road
Race Director Contact Name
Steve Carr
Contact Email
steve@racebase.asia
Apr 2023

Banana Slug Backyard Ultra

Published by Carl Worth

Date: April 21, 2023 Location: Champoeg Park, Oregon Registration is open now!: https://slug.runRead More

Race organizer
Carl Worth
Race date
Apr 21st, 2023
Calendar month
April
Race start time
07:00
Race location
St Paul, Oregon, United States of America
Race participant capacity
75
Current number of loops record
34
Record holder info
Scott Martin
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)
Trail
Venue Surface (night loop)
Paved
Race Director Contact Name
Carl Worth
Contact Email
carl@slug.run
Apr 2023

The Game Backyard Ultra, A Last Man Standing Race

Published by Randi Schooley

You need a plan,... Read More

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Race organizer
Randi Schooley
Race date
Apr 1st, 2023
Calendar month
April
Race start time
08:00
Race location
Columbus, Texas, United States of America
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)
20
Venue Surface (day loop)
dirt road
Race Director Contact Name
Randi Schooley
Contact Email
randi@spectrumtrailracing.com
Apr 2023

Infinity Trail Backyard – Hossegor

Published by Frederic Morand

La Backyard d’Hossegor vous accueille dans un cadre sportif et magnifique entre son Lac et la mer. Le parcours vous fera faire le tour du Lac entièrement sur ses... Read More

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Race organizer
Trail The World
Race date
Apr 14th, 2023
Calendar month
April
Race start time
12:00
Race location
Hossegor, France
Race participant capacity
220
Current number of loops record
42
Record holder info
Philippe Pollesel - 2022
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)
10
Race Director Contact Name
Frederic Morand
Contact Email
frederic@trailtheworld.fr
Apr 2023

Severn Valley Backyard Ultra

Published by Paul Corderoy

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Race organizer
Severn Valley Events
Race date
Apr 22nd, 2023
Calendar month
April
Race start time
10:00
Race location
Grimley, England, United Kingdom
Race participant capacity
150
Loop details
Runners will run the same loop for the entire race
Race Director Contact Name
Paul Corderoy
Contact Email
paul@severnvalleyevents.co.uk
Apr 2023

Great Ultra Mediocre Back Yarder (GUMBY)

Published by Matthew Griggs

The running of the GUMBY and the GUMBaby will take place in the Brindabella Ranges to the west of Canberra. The event promises a vibrant community atmosphere for runners... Read More

Race organizer
ULTRA Mediocre Runners of Canberra Incorporated
Race date
Apr 22nd, 2023
Calendar month
April
Race start time
09:00
Race location
Canberra, Australia Capitol Territory, Australia
Race participant capacity
70
Current number of loops record
32
Record holder info
Chris Wilder 2021
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Loop details
Runners will run the same loop for the entire race
Feet of Climb (day loop)
590
Venue Surface (day loop)
Forestry track and road (all dirt)
Race Director Contact Name
Matthew Griggs
Contact Email
info@ultramediocre.run
Apr 2023

Legends Backyard Belgium

Published by Tim De Vriendt

This backyard will be organized by the team that also organized the Big Dog’s WC in October 2020 for Belgium (and quite successfully, with both the individual title as... Read More

Race organizer
Legends Trails
Race date
Apr 15th, 2023
Calendar month
April
Race start time
10:00
Race location
Kasterlee, Belgium
Race participant capacity
80
Current number of loops record
75
Record holder info
Karel Sabbe (during Big Dog's World Championships in 2020)
Race website
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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)
mixed trail, forest road and concrete
Race Director Contact Name
Tim De Vriendt
Contact Email
info@backyardbelgium.com
Apr 2023

Sagene Backyard Ultra

Published by Lars Kaldhussæter

Welcome to a social run through the Torshov & Sagene district. NB! This is a “social race” and does not give any points or qualification to any other races.  2023... Read More

Race organizer
Lars Kaldhussæter
Race date
Apr 29th, 2023
Calendar month
April
Race start time
08:00
Race location
Sagene, Oslo, Norway
Race participant capacity
69
Strava link
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Loop details
Runners will run the same loop for the entire race
Feet of Climb (day loop)
225
Venue Surface (day loop)
Combination of road and trail (70/30)
Race Director Contact Name
Lars Kaldhussæter
Contact Email
lkaldhus@gmail.com
Apr 2023

WausaUltra Backyard

Published by Jake Daul

Do you have what it takes to be WausaUltra’s last runner standing? Keeping in line with the infamous Big Backyard Ultra format organized by Lazarus Lake, we’re holding our... Read More

Race organizer
Jake Daul
Race date
Apr 28th, 2023
Calendar month
April
Race start time
10:00
Race location
Wausau, Wisconsin, United States of America
Current number of loops record
39
Record holder info
Andrea Larson 39 Loops 2021
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)
517
Venue Surface (day loop)
Trail
Race Director Contact Name
Jake Daul
Contact Email
jakedaul@yahoo.com
Apr 2023

Horizontes Backyard Ultra

Published by Paulo Garcia

Podia ser em qualquer outro lado do quintal, mas em nenhum teríamos a sensação de estarmos em... Read More

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Race organizer
Horizontes, Turismo desportivo
Race date
Apr 29th, 2023
Calendar month
April
Race start time
10:00
Race location
Proença-a-Nova, Castelo Branco, Portugal
Race participant capacity
100
Current number of loops record
36
Record holder info
Hugo Alves - 36 Loops - 2022
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Loop details
Yet to finalize the race course
Feet of Climb (day loop)
425
Feet of Climb (night loop)
425
Venue Surface (day loop)
Misto de terra e asfalto
Race Director Contact Name
Paulo Garcia
Contact Email
pgarcia@horizontes.pt
Apr 2023

Portland Pig Backyard Ultra

Published by Mark Steen

Welcome to our version of the Backyard Ultra right here on the Isle of Portland. Our race will follow the same format as the other Backyard Ultras around the world... Read More

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Race organizer
Bustinskin
Race date
Apr 28th, 2023
Calendar month
April
Race start time
12:00
Race location
Portland, Dorset, England, United Kingdom
Race participant capacity
250
Current number of loops record
29
Record holder info
Luke Carter #bemoreluke 2022
Race website
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Loop details
Runners will run the same loop for the entire race
Venue Surface (day loop)
mixed terrain, compact foot paths, grass, tarmac, gravel.
Race Director Contact Name
Mark Steen
Contact Email
mark@bustinskin.com
Apr 2022

Rock Salt Revolution Trail Backyard Ultra

Published by Charlotte Mills

Introducing our inaugural bronze ticket race, set in the heart of Cheshire. Our race of course honours the rules of Big’s Backyard where only one can win and the rest... Read More

Race organizer
Rock Salt Revolution
Race date
Apr 23rd, 2022
Calendar month
April
Race start time
12:00
Race location
Cheshire, England, United Kingdom
Race participant capacity
250
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
Venue Surface (day loop)
grit and dirt paths
Race Director Contact Name
Charlotte Mills
Contact Email
rocksaltrevolutiontrail@gmail.com
Apr 2023

BC Backyard Ultra

Published by Kara Leinweber

The bell will ring at the second annual BC Backyard Ultra, hosted by Lewiston Ultra Events on Friday, April 28, 2023. This is an approved SILVER TICKET event... Read More

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Race organizer
Lewiston Ultra Events
Race date
Apr 28th, 2023
Calendar month
April
Race start time
08:00
Race location
Salmon Arm, British Columbia, Canada
Race participant capacity
100
Current number of loops record
39
Record holder info
Ihor Verys - 2022
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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)
260
Venue Surface (day loop)
Lush Trail/Non Technical
Venue Surface (night loop)
Road & Packed Dirt Secondary Road
Race Director Contact Name
Kara Leinweber
Contact Email
kara@thelewistonultra.com
Apr 2023

Monument Valley Last One Standing

Published by Jeff Gipe

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Race organizer
Jeff Gipe
Race date
Apr 1st, 2023
Calendar month
April
Race location
Monument Valley, Utah, United States of America
Race Director Contact Name
Jeff Gipe
Contact Email
gipejeff@gmail.com
Apr 2023

The Eternal Damnation Backyard

Published by Chase Hammond

The start finish area will be an awesome environment – each runner can bring up to 3 crew members (highly recommended). There will plenty of space to set up... Read More

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Race organizer
Ultraverse Supplements
Race date
Apr 15th, 2023
Calendar month
April
Race start time
08:00
Race location
Sylvan Grove, Kansas, United States of America
Race participant capacity
66
Current number of loops record
16
Record holder info
Tim Fryer - 2022
Race website
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Loop details
Runners will run the same loop for the entire race
Feet of Climb (day loop)
303
Venue Surface (day loop)
25% pavement/road, 75% single track mountain bike trail
Race Director Contact Name
Chase Hammond
Contact Email
chammond1@muih.edu
Apr 2023

Swampman Backyard Ultra

Published by Vaidas Velutis

Standardized 6,7 km lap, surface – gravel, trail, swamp. Trail running shoes are not obligatory. Track is unmarked, participants are obliged to follow gpx track. Approximately 200 meters of... Read More

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Race organizer
Vaidas Velutis
Race date
Apr 1st, 2023
Calendar month
April
Race start time
12:00
Race location
Aleksandruvka, Kaunas, Lithuania
Race participant capacity
100
Current number of loops record
21
Record holder info
2022 Vaidas Velutis
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Loop details
Runners will run the same loop for the entire race
Feet of Climb (day loop)
88
Venue Surface (day loop)
6.7 km
Race Director Contact Name
Vaidas Velutis
Contact Email
velutis@gmail.com
Apr 2023

Grind on the Grid Backyard Ultra

Published by Matt Cantrell

In the Land Ordinance of 1785 Congress mandated that no land outside existing states could be sold, distributed, or opened for settlement until it was surveyed; typically into 1... Read More

Race organizer
Matt Cantrell
Race date
Apr 15th, 2023
Calendar month
April
Race start time
07:00
Race location
Veedersburg, Indiana, United States of America
Race participant capacity
100
Race facebook URL
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Loop details
Runners will run the same loop for the entire race
Venue Surface (day loop)
Mostly pavement
Race Director Contact Name
Matt Cantrell
Contact Email
runningvet100@gmail.com
Apr 2023

Easter Backyard Ultra

Published by Jan Bruhnsen

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Race organizer
Jan Bruhnsen
Race date
Apr 7th, 2023
Calendar month
April
Race start time
12:00
Race location
Steinhausen, Zug, Switzerland
Race participant capacity
50
Race website
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Loop details
Runners will run the same loop for the entire race
Feet of Climb (day loop)
492
Venue Surface (day loop)
20% Singeltrail / 80% Gravel
Race Director Contact Name
Jan Bruhnsen
Contact Email
easterbackyardultra@gmail.com
Apr 2023

The Riverhead Backyard ReLaps Ultra

Published by Shaun Collins

Lactic Turkey Events and the Riverhead Rayments bring to you a last person standing format event where participants run one 6.7km lap an hour... Read More

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Race organizer
Lactic Turkey Events
Race date
Apr 1st, 2023
Calendar month
April
Race start time
09:00
Race location
Riverhead, Auckland, New Zealand
Race participant capacity
200
Current number of loops record
38
Record holder info
Chris Bisley
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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)
Forest single trial and some gravel road
Race Director Contact Name
Shaun Collins
Contact Email
shaun@lacticturkey.co.nz
Apr 2023

Iceland Backyard Ultra 101

Published by Elisabet Margeirsdottir

The Iceland Backyard UItra 101 is scheduled to be held on the 29th of April 2022 in the heart of Reykjavik. Location to be confirmed.  REGISTRATION WILL OPEN AT THE... Read More

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Race organizer
Arctic Running
Race date
Apr 29th, 2023
Calendar month
April
Race start time
09:00
Race location
Reykjavik, Reykjavik Capital Area, Iceland
Race participant capacity
200
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
Race Director Contact Name
Elisabet Margeirsdottir
Contact Email
elisabet@arcticrunning.is