Oct 2025

Cornwall’s Backyard Ultra

Published by Grit

Test your grit and resilience at Cornwall’s only Backyard Ultra. Whether you do one lap of the 4.1mile loop or you’re the last person standing we encourage everyone to... Read More

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Race organizer
Grit Culture and Whirlwind
Race date
Oct 4th, 2025
Calendar month
October
Race location
St. Eval, Cornwall, United Kingdom
Race Director Contact Name
Harriet Frost
Contact Email
hello@harriet-frost.com
Oct 2025

GRAN CANARIA BACKYARD ULTRA

Published by BACKYARD ULTRA GRAN CANARIA

GRAN CANARIA BACKYARD – EL ULTIMO PUNTAL La primera edición GRAN CANARIA BACKYARD y a su vez la primera de este tipo que se organiza en las Islas Canarias, tendrá lugar... Read More

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Race organizer
C.D. Arkana Koalas
Race date
Oct 10th, 2025
Calendar month
October
Race start time
18:00
Race location
Ingenio - Gran Canaria, Las Palmas, Spain
Race participant capacity
200
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Loop details
Runners will run the same loop for the entire race
Feet of Climb (day loop)
241
Venue Surface (day loop)
6,7
Race Director Contact Name
Nacho García del Castillo
Contact Email
grancanariabackyard@gmail.com
Oct 2025

Dutch Backyard Ultra – Zeewolde

Published by Chris van Beem

This is the third edition of the Dutch Backyard Ultra. Organized by Trail Events, these races are known for their excellent organization, clear communication, and great care for participants Participants... Read More

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Race organizer
TRAILRUNNING EUROPE
Race date
Oct 18th, 2025
Calendar month
October
Race start time
14:00
Race location
Zeewolde, Flevoland , Netherlands
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)
100
Venue Surface (day loop)
Forest paths
Race Director Contact Name
Chris van Beem
Contact Email
chris@trail-running.eu
Oct 2025

Backyard ultra solidaria CdR “entre olivos”

Published by Gómez Cañete

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Race organizer
AFAYD
Race date
Oct 4th, 2025
Calendar month
October
Race location
Castro del Río, Castro del Río, Córdoba, Spain
Race Director Contact Name
José Luis Gómez Cañete
Contact Email
jlgccastro@gmail.com
Oct 2025

Chennai Runners Bigs Backyard Ultra

Published by Chennai Runners

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Race organizer
Chennai Runners
Race date
Oct 4th, 2025
Calendar month
October
Race location
Chennai , Tamil nadu, India
Contact Email
philiraj@gmail.com
Oct 2025

The Last Cowboy

Published by Chase Hammond

Nebraska’s first Backyard Ultra takes place in O’Neill, NE on the Cowboy Trail! The trail is crushed gravel, flat as a pancake, non-technical, and conducive to BIG mileage.  The... Read More

Race organizer
Ultraverse Supplements
Race date
Oct 25th, 2025
Calendar month
October
Race location
O'Neill, Nebraska, United States of America
Race participant capacity
150
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Loop details
Runners will run the same loop for the entire race
Feet of Climb (day loop)
15
Venue Surface (day loop)
crushed gravel
Race Director Contact Name
Chase Hammond
Contact Email
chammond1@muih.edu
Oct 2025

Love Nature Run’s Backyard Ultra Race

Published by Bjark Christensen

LoveNatureRun’s Backyard Ultra is located in Odsherred on Zealand and was just the 2nd official Backyard Ultra in Denmark. This is the 5th time we hold the race. The race starts... Read More

Race organizer
Bjark Christensen
Race date
Oct 18th, 2025
Calendar month
October
Race start time
12:00
Race location
Zealand, Odsherred, Denmark
Race participant capacity
120
Current number of loops record
27
Record holder info
Jesper Persson
Event registration page
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Loop details
Runners will run the same loop for the entire race
Feet of Climb (day loop)
394
Venue Surface (day loop)
394
Race Director Contact Name
Bjark Christensen
Contact Email
bjarkbo@gmail.com
Oct 2025

Dante’s Hell Backyard Ultra

Published by Sergiu Ipatii

When half way through the journey of our life I found that I was in a gloomy wood, because the path which led aright was... Read More

Race organizer
RunMoldova
Race date
Oct 18th, 2025
Calendar month
October
Race start time
09:00
Race location
Suruceni village, Chisinau, Moldova
Race participant capacity
100
Current number of loops record
31
Record holder info
Andrei Adam, 31
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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)
Mostly trail. 600 meters of asphalt.
Race Director Contact Name
Sergiu Ipatii
Contact Email
serge.ipatii@gmail.com
Oct 2025

Infinity Trail Backyard – Ile d’Aix

Published by Frederic Morand

La Backyard de l’île d’Aix est probablement l’une des plus belles Backyards dans le monde. Alors, même si le but de ce format de course n’est pas de voir... Read More

Race organizer
Frederic Morand
Race date
Oct 3rd, 2025
Calendar month
October
Race location
Ile d'Aix, France
Race participant capacity
250
Current number of loops record
46
Record holder info
Philippe Pollesel
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Loop details
Runners will run the same loop for the entire race
Feet of Climb (day loop)
15
Race Director Contact Name
Frederic Morand
Contact Email
frederic@trailtheworld.fr
Oct 2025

Big Dog’s Backyard Ultra Individual World Championships

Published by Lazarus Lake

In October 2025 the best Backyard Ultra runners in the world will converge at the Big Farm in Short Creek, Tennessee (USA) to compete for the coveted title of... Read More

Race organizer
lazarus lake
Race date
Oct 18th, 2025
Calendar month
October
Race start time
07:00
Race location
Bell Buckle, Tennessee, United States of America
Race participant capacity
75
Current number of loops record
108
Record holder info
Harvey Lewis (2023)
Event registration page
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Feet of Climb (day loop)
475
Feet of Climb (night loop)
100
Venue Surface (day loop)
Single Track Trail
Venue Surface (night loop)
Soft Base Asphalt
Race Director Contact Name
lazarus lake
Contact Email
drystoneman@hotmail.com
Oct 2025

Andy’s Backyard Ultra

Published by andysbackyardultra

How far can you run? Not how fast, but how far. Enter Andy’s Backyard Ultra this October and find out. The race is located 14 miles northwest of Charlottesville Virginia, in the... Read More

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Race organizer
Richard Kwiatkowski
Race date
Oct 25th, 2025
Calendar month
October
Race start time
07:00
Race location
Earlysville, Virginia, United States of America
Race participant capacity
75
Current number of loops record
32
Record holder info
Dave Kwiatkowski, 2022 (32 hrs); Jamey Travelstead, 2021 (29 hrs)
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Loop details
Runners will run the same loop for the entire race
Feet of Climb (day loop)
370
Venue Surface (day loop)
wooded single track, grassy field, dirt road
Race Director Contact Name
Richard Kwiatkowski
Contact Email
rick.kwiat@gmail.com
Oct 2025

Katzwanger BACKYARD ULTRA aka “Der KUCKUCKSUHRESLAUF”

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Published by Florian Geffers

Katzwanger BACKYARD ULTRA aka “der KUCKUCKSUHRENLAUF” formely known as Morgenspaziergang Backyard Ultra Trail (MBUT) had an epic comebackon April 26, 2024 as “der KUCKUCKSUHRENLAUF” Our backyard is situated in the south... Read More

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Race organizer
TSV Katzwang 05
Race date
Oct 18th, 2025
Calendar month
October
Race start time
10:00
Race location
Nurnberg, Bavaria, Germany
Race participant capacity
80
Current number of loops record
16
Record holder info
Stefan Miyagi
Race website
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Event registration page
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Strava link
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Loop details
Runners will run the same loop for the entire race
Feet of Climb (day loop)
252
Venue Surface (day loop)
trail
Race Director Contact Name
Florian Geffers
Contact Email
ULTRASport@tsv-katzwang.de
Oct 2025

Weserbergland Backyard Ultra

Published by Markus Spieker

We invite you to the fourth edition of the Weserbergland Backyard Ultra. Join us and enjoy the scenery, excellent organization, and a wonderful atmosphere among the people. Start: 10:00 am 25.10.25 Register... Read More

Race organizer
Markus Spieker
Race date
Oct 25th, 2025
Calendar month
October
Race start time
10:00
Race location
Luetmarsen near Höxter, Germany
Race participant capacity
180
Race website
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Loop details
Runners will run the same loop for the entire race
Race Director Contact Name
Markus Spieker
Contact Email
markusspieker2407@gmail.com
Oct 2025

UTLMBY Ultra Tour du Lac de Monteux Backyard Ultra

Published by Philippe Vidal

Backyard Ultra en France, en Vaucluse, près du Ventoux, Un Aller/Retour, Un Lac, Un(e) Seul(e) gagnant(e) Un Aller/Retour de 6.706 kms à faire en 1 heure – Un départ toutes... Read More

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Race organizer
Philippe Vidal
Race date
Oct 2nd, 2025
Calendar month
October
Race start time
15:00
Race location
Monteux , Vaucluse, France
Race participant capacity
130
Current number of loops record
63
Record holder info
Nicolas Cointepas 2023 63 loops
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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)
bitume, sentier
Race Director Contact Name
Philippe Vidal
Contact Email
philippe.vidal136@orange.fr
Oct 2025

Nummela Backyard Ultra – NUBU

Published by Juha Seppälä

We organized 15-17th of October 2022 Big Dog’s Backyard Ultra Championships – Satellite Race of Finland. Our first edition of Nummela Backyard Ultra was organized 14-15th of October 2023. We... Read More

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Race organizer
Juha Seppälä
Race date
Oct 11th, 2025
Calendar month
October
Race start time
10:00
Race location
Nummela, Vihti, Finland
Race participant capacity
80
Current number of loops record
33
Record holder info
Pekka Aalto 2023 , Janne Männikkö 2024
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Loop details
There's a day time/night time loop
Feet of Climb (day loop)
100
Venue Surface (day loop)
Trails
Race Director Contact Name
Juha Seppälä
Contact Email
info@nubu.fi
Oct 2025

Smurf’s Backyard Ultra

Published by Joshua Duff

Smurf’s Backyard Ultra is set in Cairns, Far North Queensland, Australia. Traversing 6.7km’s of the famous Smithfield Mountain Bike Trails (on the grounds of James Cook University), runners tackle... Read More

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Race organizer
Joshua Duff (Smurf Endurance Sports)
Race date
Oct 25th, 2025
Calendar month
October
Race start time
07:00
Race location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Race participant capacity
250
Current number of loops record
34
Record holder info
Adam Fox/Rhys Williams, 2023
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Loop details
Runners will run the same loop for the entire race
Feet of Climb (day loop)
270
Venue Surface (day loop)
Single track trail, dirt road
Race Director Contact Name
Joshua Duff
Contact Email
joshua@smurfandsmurfette.com.au
Oct 2025

Flag City Backyard Ultra

Published by Austin Brougher

Flag City Backyard Ultra The Flag City Backyard Ultra is a FREE last-man-standing event. Runners must complete a 4.3-mile loop around the Findlay Reservoir once an hour. At... Read More

Race date
Oct 4th, 2025
Calendar month
October
Race start time
08:00
Race location
Findlay, Ohio, United States of America
Race participant capacity
150
Current number of loops record
19
Record holder info
Quinn Auten (2024)
Event registration page
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Loop details
Runners will run the same loop for the entire race
Venue Surface (day loop)
Packed sand and stone.
Race Director Contact Name
Austin Brougher
Contact Email
austin.brougher@gmail.com
Oct 2025

L’immortale

Published by Demetrio Galante

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Race organizer
Demetrio Galante
Race date
Oct 25th, 2025
Calendar month
October
Race start time
09:00
Race location
Monselice, Padova, Italy
Race participant capacity
150
Current number of loops record
42
Record holder info
Calabrese Christian
Race website
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Loop details
Runners will run the same loop for the entire race
Race Director Contact Name
Stefano Gemo
Contact Email
ggalante7208@gmail.com
Oct 2025

Austria Backyard Ultra – Seekirchen am Wallersee

Published by Norbert Lüftenegger

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Race organizer
Norbert Lüftenegger
Race date
Oct 18th, 2025
Calendar month
October
Race start time
09:00
Race location
Seekirchen am Wallersee, Salzburg, Austria
Race participant capacity
200
Current number of loops record
36
Record holder info
Angelika Huemer-Toff 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)
250
Race Director Contact Name
Norbert Lüftenegger
Contact Email
austriabackyard@gmx.at
Oct 2025

Algeria Backyard Ultra

Published by Ouerdane Hamid

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Race organizer
Liess MAKHLOUF
Race date
Oct 17th, 2025
Calendar month
October
Race location
Algiers, Alger, Algeria
Loop details
Runners will run the same loop for the entire race
Feet of Climb (day loop)
9
Venue Surface (day loop)
6.7
Race Director Contact Name
Hamid Ouerdane & Liess MAKHLOUF
Contact Email
lies.makhlouf@free.fr