May 2024

WINTER BAY Backyard Ultra

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Published by Mikael Hasselrot

Welcome to the 3rd edition of WINTER BAY Backyard Ultra 2024 – the race in central Stockholm – with start/finish right next to Liljeholmens T-bana! The 1st edition in May... Read More

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Silver:
Race organizer
Run Raisers
Race date
May 4th, 2024
Calendar month
May
Race start time
10:00
Race location
Liljeholmen, Stockholm, Sweden
Race participant capacity
250
Current number of loops record
41
Record holder info
Mai Bui
Race website
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Loop details
Runners will run the same loop for the entire race
Feet of Climb (day loop)
236
Venue Surface (day loop)
Gravel, asphalt, forest paths
Race Director Contact Name
Micke Hasselrot
Contact Email
info@runraisers.com
May 2024

Sky Pilots Ouray Backyard Ultra

Published by virginia laforme

Where and When Ouray, Colorado, starting in Fellin Park at 9:00 am, Saturday May 18, 2024. Register here. Course Summary An easy out-and-back with only 140 feet of vert... Read More

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Race organizer
virginia laforme
Race date
May 18th, 2024
Calendar month
May
Race start time
09:00
Race location
Ouray, Colorado, United States of America
Race participant capacity
75
Current number of loops record
35
Record holder info
Christian Arguello 2022
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Loop details
Runners will run the same loop for the entire race
Feet of Climb (day loop)
140
Venue Surface (day loop)
mixture of asphalt, dirt road, gravel paths
Race Director Contact Name
virginia laforme
Contact Email
truchaspeaks7@hotmail.com
May 2024

Capital Backyard Ultra

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Published by Sarah Smith

Welcome to the Capital Backyard Ultra! At Capital our goal has always been to hold a race for a small group of runners that we can help... Read More

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Race organizer
Sarah Smith
Race date
May 25th, 2024
Calendar month
May
Race start time
08:00
Race location
Lorton, Virginia, United States of America
Race participant capacity
65
Current number of loops record
75
Record holder info
Scott Snell
Race website
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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)
350
Feet of Climb (night loop)
120
Venue Surface (day loop)
Crushed Gravel/bridle path
Venue Surface (night loop)
Paved bike path
Race Director Contact Name
Sarah Smith
Contact Email
sarah@capitalbackyardultra.com
May 2024

The Game Backyard Ultra, A Last Man Standing Race

Published by Randi Schooley

REGISTER NOW 88... Read More

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Race organizer
Spectrum Trail Racing
Race date
May 18th, 2024
Calendar month
May
Race start time
08:00
Race location
Columbus, Texas, United States of America
Race participant capacity
200
Current number of loops record
24
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)
trail and ranch road
Race Director Contact Name
Randi Schooley
Contact Email
randi@spectrumtrailracing.com
May 2024

Hug The Backyard Ultra Mauritius

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
May 24th, 2024
Calendar month
May
Race start time
16:00
Race location
Ferney, La Valée de Ferney, Mauritius
Race participant capacity
70
Current number of loops record
23
Record holder info
Julien Law Hin Chin
Event registration page
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Loop details
Runners will run the same loop for the entire race
Feet of Climb (day loop)
262
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
May 2024

Perfect PR Backyard Ultra by The Ode

Published by Tad Machrowicz

If your lap record PR is your goal, this race is for you. The majority of our runners are achieving their single-event best distance on this amazing course. A beautiful... Read More

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Race organizer
Innoform
Race date
May 18th, 2024
Calendar month
May
Race start time
09:00
Race location
Clarkston, MI, United States of America
Race participant capacity
400
Current number of loops record
30
Record holder info
Brian Bondy (CAN) 2022
Race website
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Loop details
Runners will run the same loop for the entire race
Feet of Climb (day loop)
58
Venue Surface (day loop)
Trail/Wood/Paved Path
Race Director Contact Name
Tad Machrowicz
Contact Email
innoformllc@gmail.com
May 2024

Portland Pig Backyard Ultra

Published by Mark Steen

Welcome to our version of the Backyard Ultra right here on the Isle of Portland. Over the weekend runners will be provided with fully waymarked route, amazing marshals, ample camping... Read More

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Race organizer
Bustinskin
Race date
May 3rd, 2024
Calendar month
May
Race start time
12:00
Race location
Portland, Dorset, England, United Kingdom
Race participant capacity
250
Current number of loops record
33
Record holder info
Luke Carter 2023
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
May 2024

4e WUK M&M Backyard ultra

Published by Marathon and More Belgium

This is already our fourth edition of the WUK M&M Backyard Ultra. The event starts at Friday evening 8 PM on May 17th 2024. We have our eventsite at... Read More

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Race organizer
Marathon and More Belgium vzw
Race date
May 17th, 2024
Calendar month
May
Race start time
20:00
Race location
Doomkerke (Ruiselede), West-Vlaanderen, Belgium
Race participant capacity
100
Current number of loops record
34
Record holder info
Vanthuyne Kenneth - 2022
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)
60
Venue Surface (day loop)
mixed trail by forest paths and road
Race Director Contact Name
Filip Monbailleu
Contact Email
6uurvanaalter@gmail.com
May 2024

No Time To Die Frontyard Ultra

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Published by Shaun Kaesler

The latest edition to the Ultra Series Backyard Ultra Grand Slam in Australia. And we are pretty excited that... Read More

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Category
Bronze:
Race organizer
Ultra Series
Race date
May 17th, 2024
Calendar month
May
Race start time
12:00
Race location
Adelaide, South Australia, Australia
Race participant capacity
300
Current number of loops record
39
Record holder info
Jessica Smith
Race website
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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
May 2024

Big Wolf’s Backyard Ultra – Edmundston

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Published by Yvan L'Heureux

Held in the splendid Edmundston region, this Backyard Ultra will be run in a magnificent environment. This challenge is described as one of the most mentally and strategically gruelling races... Read More

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Category
Silver:
Race organizer
Big Wolf
Race date
May 18th, 2024
Calendar month
May
Race start time
09:00
Race location
Edmundston, New Brunswick, Canada
Race participant capacity
100
Current number of loops record
33
Record holder info
Jodi Isenor (2022) - Francois Decelles (2023)
Race website
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Loop details
Runners will run the same loop for the entire race
Feet of Climb (day loop)
120.4
Venue Surface (day loop)
Gravel
Race Director Contact Name
Carole Fournier
Contact Email
info@bigwolfsbackyard.com
May 2024

Just A Training Run’s Backyard Ultra

Published by Karen Sanzo

Just A Training Run’s Backyard Ultra The ‘last person standing’ format fits nicely into the JATR suite of events, as we offer fun, low-key endurance events that allow... Read More

Race organizer
Karen Sanzo
Race date
May 18th, 2024
Calendar month
May
Race start time
08:00
Race location
Wakefield, Virginia, United States of America
Race participant capacity
50
Current number of loops record
25
Record holder info
Mike Kapetenakis
Race website
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Loop details
There's a day time/night time loop
Feet of Climb (day loop)
150
Feet of Climb (night loop)
15
Venue Surface (day loop)
trail with some road (gravel and pavement)
Venue Surface (night loop)
road - gravel, pavement, & dirt
Race Director Contact Name
Karen Sanzo
Contact Email
klsanzo1@gmail.com
May 2024

Iceland Backyard Ultra 101

Published by Elisabet Margeirsdottir

The Iceland Backyard UItra 101 is scheduled to be held on the 4th of May 2024 (to be confirmed) in the heart of Reykjavik. REGISTRATION WILL OPEN ON THE 21st... Read More

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Race organizer
Arctic Running
Race date
May 4th, 2024
Calendar month
May
Race start time
09:00
Race location
Reykjavik, Reykjavik Capital Area, Iceland
Race participant capacity
200
Race website
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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
May 2024

Lakou Backyard Ultra

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Published by Bryan Wallace

The Lakou Backyard Ultra will be added to the races of River’s Edge Running Series all of which are fundraisers for a maternity centre in Haiti.The races are run... Read More

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Category
Bronze:
Race organizer
Rivers Edge Running Series
Race date
May 18th, 2024
Calendar month
May
Race start time
09:00
Race location
Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
Race participant capacity
150
Event registration page
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Loop details
Runners will run the same loop for the entire race
Feet of Climb (day loop)
135
Venue Surface (day loop)
Grass and dirt trails through fields and forest.
Race Director Contact Name
Bryan Wallace
Contact Email
riversedgeultra@gmail.com
May 2024

Elsa Chicken Plucker Backyard Ultra

Published by Rebecca McIntire

Will you get plucked or be the King or Queen Plucker?  Can you make 18 laps to beat last year’s 17?! We have 149 acres of private property with... Read More

Race organizer
Rebecca McIntire
Race date
May 25th, 2024
Calendar month
May
Race start time
09:00
Race location
Charleston, Illinois, United States of America
Race participant capacity
100
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)
535
Venue Surface (day loop)
Some grass, Dirt single track
Race Director Contact Name
Rebecca McIntire
Contact Email
Irontriathlete7@yahoo.com
May 2025

God’s Own Backyard Ultra-Spring

Published by Gavin Birkett

Can you be the last person standing in the GOBYU 7? Join us for Yorkshires BYU on the outskirts of Leeds. The hidden gem of a venue offers peace... Read More

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Race organizer
Gavin Birkett
Race date
May 20th, 2025
Calendar month
May
Race start time
08:00
Race location
Leeds, Yorkshire, United Kingdom
Race participant capacity
100
Current number of loops record
37
Record holder info
Iain Bethune 2022
Race website
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Loop details
There's a day time/night time loop
Feet of Climb (day loop)
300
Venue Surface (day loop)
Mixed terrain, tamac & trail
Venue Surface (night loop)
Tarmac path
Race Director Contact Name
Gavin Birkett
Contact Email
gavinbirkett@msn.com
May 2024

IV BACKYARD ULTRA LOS MONTESINOS · COSTA BLANCA

Published by Ana Belen Juarez Pastor

Somos una administración local Ayuntamiento quien a través de su concejalía de deportes organiza este evento, sin ánimo lucrativo con el único interés de promocionar el deporte y generar... Read More

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Race organizer
Concejalia Deportes Los Montesinos
Race date
May 31st, 2024
Calendar month
May
Race start time
19:00
Race location
Los Montesinos, Alicante, Spain
Race participant capacity
150
Current number of loops record
35
Record holder info
Alejandro Muñoz Duarte
Race website
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Loop details
Runners will run the same loop for the entire race
Feet of Climb (day loop)
31.2
Venue Surface (day loop)
31.2
Race Director Contact Name
Ana Belen Jaurez Pastor
Contact Email
deportes@losmontesinos.org
May 2024

Barry and John’s Dublin Mountain Backyard Ultra

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Published by Noel Ward

Barry & John’s Backyard Ultra 11th of May 2024 Embrace your journey. You don’t need to fast you need to keep moving forward and be last.Read More

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Category
Silver:
Race organizer
Noel ward
Race date
May 11th, 2024
Calendar month
May
Race start time
12:00
Race location
Glencullen, Dublin / Leinster , Ireland
Race participant capacity
140
Current number of loops record
29
Record holder info
Kevin Leahy 2023
Race website
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Loop details
Runners will run the same loop for the entire race
Venue Surface (day loop)
Trail
Race Director Contact Name
Noel ward
Contact Email
dublinmountainrunningclub@gmail.com
May 2024

THE LONGEST NIGHT

Published by Marc Fernández Ciurana

La cursa més boja i divertida de l'estiu... Read More

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Race organizer
Marc Fernández Ciurana
Race date
May 24th, 2024
Calendar month
May
Race start time
21:00
Race location
Masia de Castelló (Vandellòs i l'Hospitalet de l'Infant), Catalunya, Spain
Race participant capacity
200
Current number of loops record
31
Race website
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Loop details
Runners will run the same loop for the entire race
Feet of Climb (day loop)
393.7
Feet of Climb (night loop)
393.7
Venue Surface (day loop)
4mi 287.2091yd
Venue Surface (night loop)
4mi 287.2091yd
Race Director Contact Name
Marc
Contact Email
mfernandezci@yahoo.es
May 2024

Backyard Ultra Vänge

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Published by Bruno Malabeux

The loop is a real gem if we may say so ourselves. A piece of Uppland at its best. The hub for... Read More

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Category
Bronze:
Race organizer
Hagunda IF
Race date
May 18th, 2024
Calendar month
May
Race start time
10:00
Race location
Vange, Uppsala, Sweden
Race participant capacity
150
Current number of loops record
26
Record holder info
Jon Enqvist, 2023
Race website
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Loop details
Runners will run the same loop for the entire race
Race Director Contact Name
Bruno Malabeux
Contact Email
backyardvange@hagundaif.se
May 2024

St.Petersburg Backyard Ultra

Published by Ekaterina Ushakova

25 мая 2024, 10:00 BACKYARD ULTRA – это ультрамарафон на выбывание. ‌Участники должны последовательно преодолевать круг длиной в ​​6706 метров менее, чем за час. После завершения очередного круга оставшееся время до... Read More

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Race organizer
Dikiye_crew
Race date
May 25th, 2024
Calendar month
May
Race start time
10:00
Race location
Saint Petersburg, Northwestern, Russia
Race participant capacity
100
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
Ekaterina Ushakova
Contact Email
info@dikiye.ru