Sat 31 Aug - Sun 1 Sep 2024 Plymouth, Devon, UK

The Devon & Cornwall Backyard Ultra

The Backyard Ultra - Brought to you by Bowel Cancer West

  • Sat 31 Aug - Sun 1 Sep 2024
Newnham Park, Plymouth
The Devon & Cornwall Backyard Ultra

09:00

All ages

£95

  • 4.17 miles trail running

Event overview

Complete 4.167 miles every hour, on the hour. A Backyard Ultra is a new form of endurance event. The concept is simple. Run 4.167 miles every hour, on the hour. The aim is to complete as many laps as you can! Each circuit starts on the hour and must be completed in less than 60 minutes. When each lap is completed, the remaining time within the hour is typically used to recover for the next circuit. Everyone completes hourly circuits until there is only one runner still going. They are the event winner! The current world record for a Backyard Ultra is 354 miles or 85 hours! How far can you go?

Event details

  • All fitness levels
  • Event village
  • Newcomers
  • Spectators

Route

  • First aid
  • Multiple laps

Location

  • Camping
  • Park

What's included

  • Camping

How to enter

  • All ages
  • Enter online

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Sleep well

A good night's sleep is an essential foundation for a healthy lifestyle, effective training and weight control.

Train slow

Low-intensity training is easier for you, reduces the risk of injury and helps builds an efficient aerobic system.

Eat natural

Cut out sugar & junk food, reduce carbs, eat natural foods and train your body to burn fat for fuel.

Get outdoors

Fresh air, natural light and reconnecting with nature all help to improve mental and physical wellbeing.