Apr 2025

BackyardXtrem Ultra

Published by Susanna Castella

BACKYARDXTREM ULTRA ARGENTONA 2025 Dissabte 19 d’abril de 2025 FONT PICANT D’ARGENTONA EL CIRCUIT MÉS EXIGENT DEL MARESME !!!!!!!!!!  Vols posar a prova... Read More

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Race organizer
Grup de Muntanya d'Argentona
Race date
Apr 19th, 2025
Calendar month
April
Race start time
07:00
Race location
Argentona, Barcelona, Spain
Race participant capacity
100
Race website
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Strava link
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Loop details
Runners will run the same loop for the entire race
Race Director Contact Name
Susanna Castella
Contact Email
comunicaciogma@gmail.com
Apr 2026

Backyard Ultra Esztergom 2026

Silver:

Published by Tibor Posa

This year, we will organize our Backyard Ultra competition 3rd time in Esztergom, Hungary – called Backyard Ultra Esztergom 2026 We warmly welcome all interested parties. Read More

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Silver:
Race organizer
Esztergomi Triatlon Kulturális és Sportegyesület – HUNGARY
Race date
Apr 25th, 2026
Calendar month
April
Race start time
09:00
Race location
Esztergom, Komárom-Esztergom, Hungary
Race participant capacity
200
Current number of loops record
42
Record holder info
Edit Fűrész, 42 loop
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)
25
Race Director Contact Name
Tibor Pósa
Contact Email
esztergomitriatlon@gmail.com
Apr 2026

Backyard Francigena

Published by Massimo Taliani

Nella splendida cornice della via Francigena, a detta di molti, una backyard tra le più belle d’Italia. Il percorso prevalentemente sterrato, con brevi tratti di asfalto, presenta un lieve... Read More

Race organizer
Marathon Bike Grosseto
Race date
May 2nd, 2026
Calendar month
April
Race start time
09:00
Race location
Ponte a Rigo (San Casciano dei Bagni), Siena, Italy
Race participant capacity
50
Record holder info
Giuliano Zaccaria 30 loops 2025
Race facebook URL
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Loop details
Runners will run the same loop for the entire race
Venue Surface (day loop)
sterrato + asfalto
Race Director Contact Name
Massimo Taliani
Contact Email
massimotaliani60@libero.it
Apr 2025

Legends Backyard Benin

Published by Bart Stes

The team that organizes the Legends Backyard Belgium event and the Satellite World Team Championship in Belgium, will be organizing a Backyard Ultra in Benin, West-Africa starting on April... Read More

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Race organizer
Backyard Belgium
Race date
Apr 12th, 2025
Calendar month
April
Race start time
13:00
Race location
Natitingou, Atacora, Benin
Race participant capacity
100
Current number of loops record
3
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)
390
Venue Surface (day loop)
Dirt roads
Race Director Contact Name
Bart Stes
Contact Email
benin@backyardbelgium.com
Apr 2026

Kefalonia Backyard Ultra

Silver:

Published by George Isaoui

Along the bay, among the trees, stunning trails, climb a hill, enjoy great view from the top, pass through breathtaking sightseeings… Everything in a loop of... Read More

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Category
Silver:
Race organizer
Kefalonia Trail Events
Race date
Apr 4th, 2026
Calendar month
April
Race start time
09:00
Race location
Argostoli, Kefalonia, Greece
Race participant capacity
200
Current number of loops record
35
Record holder info
Georgios TEMONAEK Zahariadis (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
Feet of Climb (day loop)
436
Feet of Climb (night loop)
252
Venue Surface (day loop)
10% tarmac, 45% trail, 45% gravel road.
Venue Surface (night loop)
60% tarmac, 40% trail
Race Director Contact Name
George Isaoui
Contact Email
kefalonia.backyard.ultra@gmail.com
Apr 2025

Farm Yard Ultra

Published by Corrie Breydenbach

We are excited to host this unique challenge for the first time in the Free State, South Africa!!! The Farmyard ultra is a form of ultra run or mountain bike... Read More

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Race organizer
Aktief
Race date
Apr 25th, 2025
Calendar month
April
Race start time
20:00
Race location
Bloemfontein, Free State, South Africa
Race participant capacity
50
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
Race Director Contact Name
Corrie Breydenbach
Contact Email
corrie@aktief.co.za
Apr 2026

The Medieval Backyard Ultra

Published by Paul Breen

The Medieval Backyard Ultra is a twist on a ‘traditional’ ultra marathon race. Competitors must run the distance of 6706 metres (4.167 miles) in less than one hour.... Read More

Race organizer
Gert Lush Events
Race date
Apr 25th, 2026
Calendar month
April
Race start time
10:00
Race location
Penarth, United Kingdom
Race participant capacity
300
Current number of loops record
35
Record holder info
2025 Sarah Perry
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)
171
Venue Surface (day loop)
compact trail
Race Director Contact Name
Paul Breen
Contact Email
gertlushevents@gmail.com
Apr 2026

WTF – Why This Far Backyard Ultra

Published by Olaf Szukalowicz

Unique backyard due to its difficulty level with over 70% forest trail and 180m elevation gain. Low-key event at home location of one of race directors usually connected with... Read More

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Race organizer
Lost Goats
Race date
Apr 11th, 2026
Calendar month
April
Race start time
10:00
Race location
Småland, Sweden
Race participant capacity
100
Current number of loops record
26
Record holder info
Alex Cravcenco
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)
590
Venue Surface (day loop)
trail
Race Director Contact Name
Niklas Lundgren
Contact Email
lostgoatsab@gmail.com
Apr 2026

Gil’s Galavant BYU

Published by Theresa Evans

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Gil’s Galavant Backyard Ultra – Run every hour on the hour until you can’t. Runners complete a 6.71km loop. Every hour the whistle will indicate that it’s time to return... Read More

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Race organizer
Gils Galavant Events
Race date
Apr 11th, 2026
Calendar month
April
Race start time
14:00
Race location
Wallumbilla, Queensland, Australia
Race participant capacity
250
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)
98
Venue Surface (day loop)
Trail-grass, sandy loam soil, seasonal creek beds and gravel
Race Director Contact Name
Theresa Evans
Contact Email
contact@gilsgalavant.com.au
Apr 2026

Ate Cair As Pernas

Published by Lucinare dos santos vieira

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Race organizer
EDER BOTELHO ASSESSORIA
Race date
Apr 11th, 2026
Calendar month
April
Race start time
10:00
Race location
Pelotas, RS, Brazil
Race participant capacity
100
Current number of loops record
54
Record holder info
RAFAEL FREITAS SOARES
Event registration page
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Loop details
Runners will run the same loop for the entire race
Race Director Contact Name
Lucinare dos Santos Vieira
Contact Email
lucinare2906@gmail.com
Apr 2026

Ruosniemi Backyard Ultra

Silver:

Published by Juha Souko

The first Backyard Ultra of year in Finland. During easter holiday. Race start friday morning at 09.00 am 3.4.2026 and runs as long as needed.. Not the easiest one and... Read More

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Silver:
Race organizer
Juha Souko
Race date
Apr 3rd, 2026
Calendar month
April
Race start time
09:00
Race location
Pori, Satakunta, Finland
Race participant capacity
60
Current number of loops record
23
Record holder info
Jani Reima
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)
542
Venue Surface (day loop)
fitness track
Race Director Contact Name
Juha Souko
Contact Email
juha@spiidi.net
Apr 2026

Ibérica Backyard Ultra Masters

Published by Tiago Costa

[ES] Esta 2ª Edición se disputará en Los Molinos – Madrid – España, en un recorrido creado por “Vueltas a la Cabeza”. Los atletas que podrán competir en este formato tendrán... Read More

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Race organizer
Bracarvs Backyard Ultra; Vueltas a la cabeza
Race date
Apr 10th, 2026
Calendar month
April
Race start time
20:00
Race location
Los Molinos - 2a Edicion, Madrid, Spain
Race participant capacity
70
Current number of loops record
40
Record holder info
José Garcia - ESP (Portugal Venue)
Loop details
Runners will run the same loop for the entire race
Race Director Contact Name
Tiago Costa/Fernando Garcia
Contact Email
ibericabackyardmasters@gmail.com
Apr 2025

BigFoot BackYard Ultra Banglore | Karnataka India

Published by Vikas Solanki

Where Tech City Meets Primal Grit This is not your regular Sunday jog down MG Road.This is Bengaluru Backyard Ultra —... Read More

Race organizer
BigFoot Adventures India
Race date
May 10th, 2025
Calendar month
April
Race start time
06:00
Race location
Banglore, Karnatka, India
Race participant capacity
100
Race Director Contact Name
Vikas Solanki
Contact Email
bigfootadventuresindia@gmail.com
Apr 2025

Backyard Ultra des Trotteux

Published by Nadine Meier

La Backyard Ultra des Trotteux est un évènement festif dans un environnement majestueux entre verger et montagne. Une boucle de 6.7 km à chaque heure, jusqu’à ce qu’il ne... Read More

Race organizer
Les Trotteux en Cavale
Race date
Apr 26th, 2025
Calendar month
April
Race location
St-Paul-d'Abbotsford, Quebec, Canada
Event registration page
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Loop details
Runners will run the same loop for the entire race
Race Director Contact Name
Nadine Meier
Contact Email
trotteuxencavale@gmail.com
Apr 2026

BACKYARD ULTRA VALAIS (BUV)

Published by Gabriel Penedo Martins

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Race organizer
BACKYARD ULTRA VALAIS
Race date
Apr 3rd, 2026
Calendar month
April
Race start time
09:00
Race location
Ardon, Valais, Switzerland
Race participant capacity
50
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
Race Director Contact Name
Gabriel Penedo Martins
Contact Email
backyardultravalais@gmail.com
May 2026

Brighton Backyard Ultra

Published by L Godden

  Keep an eye out for important updates on the Brighton Backyard Ultra website. Read More

Race organizer
L Godden
Race date
May 9th, 2026
Calendar month
May
Race start time
12:00
Race location
Brighton, East Sussex, United Kingdom
Current number of loops record
28
Record holder info
Charlie Bulled
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)
480
Venue Surface (day loop)
Mixed (grass, gravel, woodland)
Race Director Contact Name
L Godden
Contact Email
info@brightonbackyardultra.co.uk
May 2026

Lafferde Loop Challenge

Published by Ramon Berghorn

Nonprofit Backyard Ultra in Klein Lafferde, Niedersachsen, Germany. The entry fee is 15 Euro (+ a donation). All  donations are fully forwarded to a local children´s hospice. Athletes need to bring... Read More

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Race organizer
TSV Klein Lafferde
Race date
May 2nd, 2026
Calendar month
May
Race start time
05:47
Race location
Klein Lafferde, Niedersachen, Germany
Race participant capacity
100
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)
39.9
Venue Surface (day loop)
asphalt, dirt road, woods
Race Director Contact Name
Ramon Berghorn
Contact Email
lafferdeloopchallenge@gmail.com
May 2025

Coach D’s Backyard Ultra and Trail Race

Published by Darl Sutherland

Coach D’s Backyard Ultra and Trail Race Race Date:  Saturday May 17, 2025 Location:  Ken Reid Conservation Area Races offered:  6hr, 12hr, 24hr We will... Read More

Race organizer
Kawartha Lakes Lighting
Race date
May 18th, 2025
Calendar month
May
Race start time
09:00
Race location
Peterborough, Ontario, Canada
Race participant capacity
99
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
Darl Sutherland
Contact Email
darl_sutherland@hotmail.com
May 2026

Paradise Backyard Ultra

Silver:

Published by Derrick Roul

Excited to have just finished off the 2nd Edition of the Paradise Backyard (Bronze Event) in the beautiful town of Paradise, Newfoundland, Canada. With 37 laps being set as... Read More

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Category
Silver:
Race organizer
Derrick Roul / Mark Didham
Race date
May 22nd, 2026
Calendar month
May
Race start time
12:00
Race location
Paradise, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada
Race participant capacity
225
Current number of loops record
37
Record holder info
Peter Thompson
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)
98
Venue Surface (day loop)
Groomed trail
Race Director Contact Name
Derrick Roul / Mark Didham
Contact Email
paradisebackyardultra@gmail.com
May 2026

Amazon Backyard Ultra 3ra Edición

Published by Marco Rodríguez

Corre en el AmazonBackyardUltra 3ra edición en celebración a... Read More

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Race organizer
Marco Antonio Rodríguez Estrada
Race date
May 23rd, 2026
Calendar month
May
Race start time
10:00
Race location
Gualquiza, Morona Santiago, Ecuador
Race participant capacity
100
Current number of loops record
26
Record holder info
Julio Sharup
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)
219.8
Venue Surface (day loop)
Dirt
Race Director Contact Name
Marco Rodriguez
Contact Email
amazonbackyardultra@gmail.com