Margalla Backyard Ultra

Published by Margalla Trail Runners

The Registration will be opened the 1st week of October 2025. 

Margalla Trail Runners (MTR) will organize the 5th edition of Margalla Backyard Ultra. Backyard Ultra is the biggest Ultra-running event in the world. “There is No finish. There is only one finisher. The Last One Standing”.

What is BACKYARD ULTRA?

The backyard is the brainchild of Lazarus Lake, the race director of Barkley Marathons. Backyard ultra is a form of ultra-marathon race where competitors must consecutively run laps with a distance of 6.706km or exactly 6706 meters (4.167 miles) in less than one hour. When each lap is completed, the remaining time within the hour is typically used to recover for the next hour’s lap, which starts at the top of the hour. Runners continue to run laps till there is only one runner left. S/he is declared the finisher/winner once s/he runs the last lap, within the hour.

BACKYARD ULTRA RULES

  • https://bigsbackyardultra.com/rules/
  • “Margalla Backyard Ultra” follows the same format as the famous “Big Dog’s Backyard Ultra”.
  • Runners must complete 4.1-mile (6.706km or exactly 6706 meters) loop in an hour until only 1 runner remains.
  • The bell will be sounded exactly on the hour and if you have failed to make the starting area before the bell rings, then you will be disqualified from the event and will become one of the many DNF’s!
  • Only one athlete will not receive a DNF (Did Not Finish), and he/she will be the champion.
  • You will need to get your pacing right, as going too fast and you are going to be hanging around at the start waiting to go again, but take it too easy and you may find yourself working harder than you need to, to make the time limit.

Course/Route
The course is in F-9 Park and almost flat with approximately 36m (118ft) of elevation gain on each loop. It can easily be completed within the 1-hour time limit. The course is a mixture of gravel and dirt tracks.

Margalla Backyard Ultra Details:
SATURDAY on 29th November 2025
Meeting Time: 07:00 am at F-9 Park Gate 4 (F-8 Side) Islamabad, Pakistan. F-9 Park, Ravi Gate 4. You can set up camp with your support crew for the duration of the event.
RACE Starting Time: 09:00 am
Level: Easy to Advanced
Duration: 1 hour
Terrain: Gravel and Dirt
Distance: 6.7km (4.1-mile) loop. You can run as many loops until remains last one standing
Ascent: 118ft (36 meters).

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Margalla Backyard Ultra participants will receive.

  • Finisher Medal
  • The Last One Standing will receive a Special Medal
  • Chance to Be selected in Team Pakistan-BYU World Championship 2026

Contact Us
Margalla Trail Runners
Phone No. +92-346-3863624
margallatrailrunners@gmail.com

Event Disclaimer:

  • Margalla Trail Runners (MTR) is a trail running club based in Islamabad, Pakistan. The club’s objective is to promote trail & mountain running in Pakistan.
  • MTR trail running events/races are open to everyone and anyone can join events/races.
  • Make sure you’re fit enough to run continuously on flat terrain or hills/mountains/trails for at least 1 to 2 hours and long for ultra-trail runs at an easy good pace, for those who want to join and will participate in the event/race the sole purpose is to run and to become a strong long-distance and trail runner.
  • Participation in the event is at the athlete’s discretion; therefore, the MTR Club is not responsible for the participants’ actions.
  • Competing in this event may involve running and walking on track. The hazards may include but are not limited to; challenging day and night runs, weather conditions, heat exhaustion, hypothermia, and actions of spectators, other competitors, the general public, and the event organizers’ personnel.
  • I agree to comply with the rules and directions of event officials and their personnel.
  • I acknowledge and accept that ultra-running carries an inherent risk of injury, illness, and in extreme cases, death.
  • MTR is a non-registered body and cannot be held liable for anything including but not limited to any loss, theft, damage, or injury to property or persons whether arising in contract, negligence, equity, or otherwise.
  • Additionally, all athletes should use due care under the circumstances to comply with all rules, regulations, statutes, and laws of Pakistan.
  • Your decision to voluntarily partake in the event/race signifies your acknowledgment of the disclaimer and that you shall not bring any legal action against organizers of the events for any claim.

I have read and understand the information regarding this event and understand that I participate in this event at my own risk.