Rasselbock Backyard Ultra Run
With no fixed time or distance, take part in this exciting race where you run a 4.161-mile loop every hour until you can’t run anymore. Intrigued? Click to find out more...
- Booking essential
This event has no fixed length in time or distance, you just have to run the same 4.161-mile loop every hour and you run until you can’t run anymore.
The winner is found when they are the last runner standing. The event may last 10 hours or it may last 80 hours, you just never know what will happen in a Backyard Ultra.
• 2023 saw a new GB female record set with us. (35 Yards)
• 2024 had three ladies smash this record. (41 Yards)
• The most runners to reach 24 yards in any UK Backyard Ultra (34)
• 66% of our runners in 2024 had never run a backyard before.
• The friendliest family of runners, crew, and supporters you could ever ask for at an event.
Find out more on their website.
Times
Prices
| Ticket type | Ticket category |
|---|---|
| All | £105.00 |
The basics
- Booking details
Call N/A
- Meeting point
Please meet at the aid station/start line. This will be shown on the map when you register.
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