Middle of Nowhere Backyard Ultra (Monbu) – The first, and only, official Backyard Ultra-race in the region of Ostrobothnia (since 2023). Silver Ticket event in Finland 2026 – last chance for Finnish runners to qualify for the World Teams Championship 2026 from a domestic event.
The inaugural race in 2023 was much fun and appreciated by both runners and spectators. So we decided to organize the event again in 2024. We got 50 runners to toe our starting corral then (2024). 2025 was a little less crowded with 25 runners showing up. Finland’s National Champion and representative for Big’s 2025 came, ran (and almost rested as much) and conquered the Wolf Hill with a 100 mile jog.
Monbu2026: The route stays the same. (It has been proven to be fast, so why change it?) Vertical gain per lap ~69 m. Most of the climb consists of that, enjoy it or not, long hill on the cross country trail. Catering and services for the runners also stay, approximately, the same. This time we’ll make sure to have a DJ playing songs upon request. Monbu2026 will take place at Vargberget Outdoor Resort in Närpes, the 8th of August.
First Yard starts at 10 am EEST. Then we run a Yard every hour until there’s one person left. Is that person you?
You can watch our route on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zYcogSc65YY
We’re also on Instagram @middleofnowherebackyardultra
If you have any questions about our race, send a mail to brandmyr0nIine@gmail.com
See you on Vargberget on the 8th of August!
and remember: There can only be one Wolf on the Hill!
best regards
Seba
