Hellfire Events Ltd

Hellfire Events Ltd

Hellfire isn’t just distance - it’s meaning. Steady climbs, flowing trails and space to dig deep: effort with purpose, grit earned, pride that lasts long after the finish.

Kent Backyard Ultra Series

Each of the four courses explores a different corner of Kent including coastlines, forests, farmland, and ancient trails.

A Friday night start on woodland trails with runnable climbs and a sociable vibe. Run a loop (a 'yard') every hour, on the hour, until only one runner remains. Miss the bell, and you're out.
  • Fri 14 Nov
  • £73-£400
Gravesend, Kent, UK

Kent Backyard Ultra | Round One: Vigo

A Friday night start on woodland trails with runnable climbs and a sociable vibe. Run a loop (a 'yard') every hour, on the hour, until only one runner remains. Miss the bell, and you're out.

  • Fixed time runs
  • Ultra run 2
  • Newcomers
  • Event village
  • Rural
  • Age 16 & over
  • Runs
A crisp morning start from the farm on a 50/50 road-trail mix with coastal views. Run a loop (a 'yard') every hour, on the hour, until only one runner remains. Miss the bell, and you're out.
  • Sat 10 Jan 2026
  • £73-£115
Dover, Kent, UK

Kent Backyard Ultra | Round Two: Dover

A crisp morning start from the farm on a 50/50 road-trail mix with coastal views. Run a loop (a 'yard') every hour, on the hour, until only one runner remains. Miss the bell, and you're out.

  • Fixed time runs
  • Ultra run
  • Newcomers
  • Event village
  • Rural
  • Age 16 & over
  • Runs
Flat, fast and friendly at Lillyroo’s near Deal, one of Europe's flattest backyard courses. Run a loop (a 'yard') every hour, on the hour, until only one runner remains. Miss the bell, and you're out.
  • Sat 7 Mar 2026
  • £73-£115
Deal, Kent, UK

Kent Backyard Ultra | Round Three: Sholden

Flat, fast and friendly at Lillyroo’s near Deal, one of Europe's flattest backyard courses. Run a loop (a 'yard') every hour, on the hour, until only one runner remains. Miss the bell, and you're out.

  • Fixed time runs
  • Ultra run
  • Newcomers
  • Event village
  • Rural
  • Age 16 & over
  • Runs
Series finale on wide forest gravel through Bedgebury National Pinetum and Forest. Run a loop (a 'yard') every hour, on the hour, until only one runner remains. Miss the bell, and you're out.
  • Fri 26 Jun 2026
  • £113-£115
Goudhurst, Kent, UK

Kent Backyard Ultra | Round Four: Bedgebury

Series finale on wide forest gravel through Bedgebury National Pinetum and Forest. Run a loop (a 'yard') every hour, on the hour, until only one runner remains. Miss the bell, and you're out.

  • 1 day trail running + 305 ft ascent
  • Newcomers
  • Chip timing
  • Enter online
  • Undulating
  • Traffic free
  • Event village
  • Rural
  • Age 16 & over
  • Ultra runs
4 steps to wellbeing
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.