Mar 2026

Backyard Jablines

Published by Chapays Sylvain

Venez participer à la 1ère Backyard en Ile de France. Un format unique, une épreuve d’endurance hors du commun et une aventure humaine incroyable vous attendent ! C’est... Read More

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Race organizer
Backyard Jablines
Race date
Mar 27th, 2026
Calendar month
March
Race location
JABLINES, Seine-et-Marne , France
Race participant capacity
250
Race website
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Loop details
Runners will run the same loop for the entire race
Feet of Climb (day loop)
50
Venue Surface (day loop)
chemin
Race Director Contact Name
Chapays Sylvain
Contact Email
backyard.jabline@gmail.com
Mar 2025

Waterberg Backyard Ultra

Published by Daan van Niekerk

Running in the Limpopo Bushveld is an experience… Combining it with a true Backyard Ultra format with an amazing partner like PSG Insure as main sponsor, is making this... Read More

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Race date
Mar 21st, 2025
Calendar month
March
Race location
Bela Bela, Limpopo, South Africa
Race participant capacity
220
Loop details
Runners will run the same loop for the entire race
Feet of Climb (day loop)
190
Venue Surface (day loop)
Dirt farm roads
Race Director Contact Name
Daan van Niekerk
Contact Email
dbdacvn@gmail.com
Mar 2026

Mt. Masaraga Backyard Ultra

Published by Fuel Rush

“JUST ONE MORE LOOP!” Along with Mayon and Malinao, this is one of the “Magayon Trio” of mountains in Albay. On clear days, it provides a panoramic view of the... Read More

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Race date
Mar 28th, 2026
Calendar month
March
Race start time
00:00
Race location
Ligao City, Albay, Bicol Region, Philippines
Race participant capacity
100
Race facebook URL
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Loop details
Runners will run the same loop for the entire race
Venue Surface (day loop)
Road and Trail
Contact Email
itsfuelrush@gmail.com
Mar 2026

Backyard Ultra Terrassa: Invictus

Published by Oriol Antolí Sarrau

Backyard Ultra Terrassa was born from the idea to contribute to Backyard Ultra community in a Charity way. Backyard Ultra Terrassa course is around Torrent de la... Read More

Race organizer
La Mola Trail Runners
Race date
Mar 15th, 2026
Calendar month
March
Race location
Terrassa, Barcelona (Catalunya), Spain
Race participant capacity
200
Strava link
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Loop details
Runners will run the same loop for the entire race
Feet of Climb (day loop)
220
Venue Surface (day loop)
220
Race Director Contact Name
Oriol Antolí Sarrau
Contact Email
doktor8@gmail.com
Apr 2026

Last Man Standing Cattolica

Published by Mark Meldau

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Race organizer
Backyard Cattolica
Race date
Sep 6th, 2026
Calendar month
April
Race start time
09:00
Race location
Cattolica , Emilia Romagna Italy , Italy
Race participant capacity
200
Race facebook URL
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Loop details
Runners will run the same loop for the entire race
Race Director Contact Name
Mark Meldau
Contact Email
mark@studiofiftysixdesign.com
Apr 2026

The Wild West Backyard Ultra

Published by Maggi Forsyth

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Race organizer
Wild West Backyard
Race date
Apr 4th, 2026
Calendar month
April
Race location
Hokitika, West Coast, New Zealand
Race Director Contact Name
Maggi Forsyth
Contact Email
thewildwestbyu@gmail.com
Apr 2026

Alexandra Airport Carousel BYU

Published by Tom Heath

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Race organizer
Thymed Events NZ Ltd
Race date
Apr 11th, 2026
Calendar month
April
Race location
Alexandra, Central Otago, New Zealand
Race Director Contact Name
Tom Heath & Hannah Presswood
Contact Email
Crew@carouselbyu.co.nz
Apr 2026

Palmas RAP Backyard

Published by Rafael Moraes Almeida

A Palmas RAP Backyard é uma ultramaratona emocionante que faz parte do calendário mundial da franquia Backyard Ultra. Idealizada pelo Lago... Read More

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Race organizer
Palmas RAP Backyard
Race date
Apr 19th, 2026
Calendar month
April
Race start time
07:00
Race location
Palmas, Tocantins , Brazil
Race participant capacity
200
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
Rafael Almeida Performance
Contact Email
rafaelmoraesalmeida85@gmail.com
Apr 2026

Backyard Ultra Club Kona

Published by Fabio Veyrand

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Race organizer
Club Kona
Race date
Apr 18th, 2026
Calendar month
April
Race start time
07:00
Race location
Quilmes, Buenos Aires, Argentina
Race participant capacity
40
Current number of loops record
31
Record holder info
Gabriel DaSilva
Race website
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Loop details
There's a day time/night time loop
Venue Surface (day loop)
asfalto
Venue Surface (night loop)
asfalto
Race Director Contact Name
Fabio Veyrand
Contact Email
fabioveyrand@hotmail.com
Apr 2026

Sydney’s Backyard Ultra Autumn

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Published by Alex Treglown

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Silver:
Race organizer
Alex Treglown
Race date
Apr 18th, 2026
Calendar month
April
Race start time
08:00
Race location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Race participant capacity
500
Race website
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Race facebook URL
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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)
45
Venue Surface (day loop)
Fire Trail & Grass
Race Director Contact Name
David Bennie
Contact Email
info@sydneysbackyardultra.au
Apr 2026

Wairarapa Backyard Ultra

Published by Andy Kerr

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Fundraising for a Cause Run with purpose and support a local Wairarapa charity (Donation Ripple Effects aka DRFX) helping... Read More

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Race organizer
Donation Ripple Effects (registered NZ charity)
Race date
Apr 3rd, 2026
Calendar month
April
Race location
Masterton, Wairarapa, New Zealand
Race participant capacity
150
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
Venue Surface (day loop)
Mixed. Some tarmac, some lime, some river footpath.
Race Director Contact Name
Andy Kerr
Contact Email
donationrippleeffects@gmail.com
Apr 2026

Beecraigs Backyard Ultra

Published by Kayleigh Webster

We’re thrilled to announce the inaugural Beecraigs Backyard Ultra, the first-ever Backyard Ultra in Scotland’s Central Belt, taking place on Saturday, 25th April 2026, at the picturesque Beecraigs Country... Read More

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Race organizer
Run Smile Inspire Ltd.
Race date
Apr 25th, 2026
Calendar month
April
Race location
Linlithgow, West Lothian, United Kingdom
Race website
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Event registration page
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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)
456
Venue Surface (day loop)
forest path
Race Director Contact Name
Kayleigh Webster
Contact Email
kayleighwebster56@gmail.com
Apr 2026

Hell Backyard Ultra

Silver:

Published by Lars Erik

This is the second running of the Hell Backyard, and will be bigger and better than before!! Read More

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Silver:
Race organizer
Lars Erik Gylland
Race date
Apr 25th, 2026
Calendar month
April
Race start time
09:00
Race location
Hell, Trøndelag, Norway
Race participant capacity
250
Race website
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Event registration page
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Race facebook URL
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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)
180
Venue Surface (day loop)
50/50 asphalt & gravel
Race Director Contact Name
Lars Erik Gylland
Contact Email
lars.erik.gylland@gmail.com
Apr 2025

Kalmar Backyard Ultra

Published by Calle Nilsson

Välkommen till den fjärde upplagan av – Kalmar Backyard Ultra!   Read More

Race organizer
högby IF
Race date
Apr 12th, 2025
Calendar month
April
Race start time
10:00
Race location
Kalmar, Sweden
Race website
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Event registration page
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Race Director Contact Name
Calle Nilsson
Contact Email
friidrott@hogbyif.se
Apr 2026

Big Boars Backyard Challenge

Silver:

Published by Elliot Froidevaux

Big Boar Backyard Challenge is taking a sabbatical in 2025, as it looks to secure a new course allowing for a longer event with more participants. Please stay... Read More

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Silver:
Race organizer
Race Base
Race date
Apr 2nd, 2026
Calendar month
April
Race start time
21:00
Race location
Hong Kong, Hong Kong, China
Race participant capacity
40
Current number of loops record
29
Record holder info
Chamelia Suhra (F) 29 yards (2023)
Race website
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Event registration page
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Race facebook URL
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Loop details
Runners will run the same loop for the entire race
Venue Surface (day loop)
Road
Race Director Contact Name
Elliot Froidevaux
Contact Email
elliot@racebase.asia
Apr 2026

Banana Slug Backyard Ultra

Silver:

Published by Carl Worth

Date: April 24, 2026 Location: Champoeg Park, Oregon The 2026 Banana Slug Backyard Ultra is a silver ticket race! Julija Šorytė, the course record holder (2025) with 54 loops, and Scott... Read More

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Silver:
Race organizer
Carl Worth
Race date
Apr 24th, 2026
Calendar month
April
Race start time
07:00
Race location
St Paul, Oregon, United States of America
Race participant capacity
90
Current number of loops record
54
Record holder info
Julija Šorytė (2025)
Race website
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Event registration page
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Race facebook URL
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Strava link
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Loop details
There's a day time/night time loop
Venue Surface (day loop)
Trail
Venue Surface (night loop)
Paved
Race Director Contact Name
Carl Worth
Contact Email
carl@slug.run
Apr 2026

Infinity Trail Backyard – Hossegor

Silver:

Published by Frederic Morand

La Backyard d’Hossegor vous accueille dans un cadre sportif et magnifique entre son Lac et la mer. Le parcours vous fera faire le tour du Lac entièrement sur ses... Read More

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Silver:
Race organizer
Trail The World
Race date
Apr 24th, 2026
Calendar month
April
Race start time
12:00
Race location
Hossegor, France
Race participant capacity
250
Current number of loops record
77
Record holder info
Nicolas Cointepas
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)
10
Race Director Contact Name
Frederic Morand
Contact Email
frederic@trailtheworld.fr
Apr 2026

Great Ultra Mediocre Back Yarder (GUMBY)

Published by Matthew Griggs

Saturday, 25th April 2026. The running of the GUMBY and the GUMBaby will take place in the Brindabella Ranges to the west of Canberra. The event promises a vibrant... Read More

Race organizer
ULTRA Mediocre Runners of Canberra Incorporated
Race date
Apr 25th, 2026
Calendar month
April
Race start time
09:00
Race location
Canberra, Australia Capitol Territory, Australia
Race participant capacity
70
Current number of loops record
36
Record holder info
Ben Hirst 2024
Race website
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Event registration page
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Race facebook URL
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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)
590
Venue Surface (day loop)
Forestry track and road (all dirt)
Race Director Contact Name
Elliot Cooper
Contact Email
info@ultramediocre.run
Apr 2026

Legends Backyard Belgium

Silver:

Published by Tim De Vriendt

This backyard will be organized by the team that also organized the Big Dog’s WC in October 2020 for Belgium (and quite successfully, with both the individual title as... Read More

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Silver:
Race organizer
Legends Trails
Race date
Apr 25th, 2026
Calendar month
April
Race start time
10:00
Race location
Retie, Belgium
Race participant capacity
100
Current number of loops record
110
Record holder info
Merijn Geerts / Ivo Steyaert / Frank Gielen
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)
100
Venue Surface (day loop)
mixed trail, forest road and concrete
Race Director Contact Name
Tim De Vriendt
Contact Email
info@backyardbelgium.com
Apr 2026

Elm Creek Backyard Ultra

Published by Nicholas Oswald

*Images Credit to: Jamison Swift Welcome to year five of the Elm Creek Backyard Ultra! We had so much fun welcoming everyone to our backyard in since the Spring of... Read More

Race organizer
True North Adventures
Race date
Apr 24th, 2026
Calendar month
April
Race start time
12:00
Race location
Maple Grove, Minnesota, United States of America
Race participant capacity
200
Current number of loops record
42
Record holder info
Adam Kerr (42)
Event registration page
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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)
296
Feet of Climb (night loop)
296
Venue Surface (day loop)
Trail
Venue Surface (night loop)
Trail (Reverse)
Race Director Contact Name
Nick Oswald & Jeanette Dressen; Brynn Borer; Eric Borer
Contact Email
TrueNorthAdventuresMN@gmail.com