Be the first to set the standard
This is the second stop in the Kent Backyard Ultra Series but the first time Dover features on the calendar.
No course records. No targets to chase. No local legends, yet.
Whether you’re aiming for seven laps or the win, this is your chance to set the bar and become the name future runners are chasing.
Location: Great Farthingloe Farm, Dover, Kent
Date: Saturday 10th January 2026
Start Time: 9:00 AM
Entry Cap: 120 runners
The Format
Run 4.167 miles every hour, on the hour
Finish in time? You go again
Miss the bell or fail to complete the loop? You’re out
The race continues until one person completes a solo yard
Only one runner finishes. Everyone else earns a DNF
Day Start
The race begins at 9:00 AM on Saturday morning, straight into the daylight.
You’ll start on the day loop and switch to the night loop after sunset.
The Course
Both loops begin with a long, steady climb.
The day route combines private road, flat open farmland, and a slightly technical descent near the end.
The night loop is a straightforward tarmacked out-and-back, no surprises, just movement.
Both are clearly marked and built to wear you down slowly, just as a Backyard should.
What’s Included
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Fully marked night and day routes
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Live Chip Timing
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First aid and marshals on course
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Sweeper support on every loop
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Heated indoor shelter
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Camper van parking on site
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Hot and cold drinks for runners
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Access to boiling water and microwave
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Indoor toilets (male, female, accessible)
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Medal for completing one or more yards
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Bronze, Silver, Gold, and Black Buckle awards
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No admin fees, no hidden costs
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The price you see is the price you pay
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Interest-free payment plan available to spread the cost
Format Options
Full Backyard Ultra – Go as far as you can
7 Hour Challenge – Same format, capped at 7 laps (29.2 miles)
Series Pass – Entry to all four KBUS rounds, save £60, and receive bonus perks
Entry Fees
Full Backyard Ultra: £115
7 Hour Challenge: £75
Series Pass (All 4 Rounds): £400
Interest-free payment plans available. No added fees.
Awards
Kent Backyard Ultra Medal – Complete 1 or more yards
Bronze Buckle – 24 yards
Silver Buckle – Assist (2nd place)
Gold Buckle – Last One Standing
Black Buckle – Most cumulative yards across the series
The 2025/26 Series
Round One – 14 November 2025 – Vigo
Round Two – 10 January 2026 – Dover
Round Three – 7 March 2026 – Sholden
Round Four – 26 June 2026 – TBC
Every yard you complete adds to your series total.
The highest mileage across all four rounds wins the Black Buckle.
Mandatory Kit (Checked at registration)
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Waterproof jacket with taped seams
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Headtorch (minimum 300 lumens)
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Spare batteries or second light source
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Trail shoes with appropriate grip
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Reusable bottle or cup
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Sufficient food to fuel your effort
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Dry, warm clothing to wear between laps and post-event
No kit = no start.
Referral Rewards
Invite a friend using your personal referral link.
If they sign up, you both get rewarded.
Ready to take the line?
No expectations. No excuses.
Just a bell, a loop, and a chance to see what you’re really capable of.
Sign up. Show up. Set the standard.
👉 Enter now at www.HellfireEvents.com
